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FOX 5 Rise Up Tonight gives you the latest Falcons team news, updates, and in-depth breakdowns with host Kelly Price and Atlanta Falcons beat reporter Tori McElhaney. Follow along as the Falcons hope to close out preseason with a bang at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. New episodes Thursday nights at midnight. Presented by AT&T.

A festive In the Nest segment features Southern Baked Pie Company founder Amanda Wilbanks walking viewers through her cranberry pear holiday pie, sharing how she built her Atlanta bakery from a home kitchen into four stores and a nationwide shipping brand.

Ayanna Carver and Malatrice Montgomery juggle 9 to 5 jobs while running a growing business. They share how they manage life, business, family, and more. Then, they treat Portia and two viewers to a special five-course meal featuring signature olive oils and vinegars from their brand “Vine & Olive.”

Studies show more than 6 million people will get scammed every year. One woman shares how she was scammed out of more than $1 million. A fraud expert also chimes in to share how our social media footprint could be making it easier for scammers to access our information.

We all love a holiday feast, but it can get old after a few days. Chef Chelse Brown, owner of Brunch at Chelse’s, shows off different ways to remix classic holiday recipes into delicious, new creations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Two moms also join in on the fun to put her creative cooking to the test!

Falcons players showed off their strongest fashion moments of the week in New York. Kirk Cousins surprised with a turtleneck look that earned unexpected praise, Liam McCullough delivered peak cool-dad airport style, Jordan Fuller stunned with a full fur ensemble, and Chris Lundstrom impressed with a sharp, holiday-ready suit that capped off a standout week of player fits.

Falcons players took on a fun Question of the Week, revealing which celebrities they are most often compared to. Answers ranged from NBA stars Gerald Wallace and Ben Wallace to actor Damson Idris from Snowfall. One player even admitted he once rocked a Fresh Prince flat top, while another was told he could pass as Mr. Milchek from Apple TV’s Severance.

Falcons rookies brought holiday cheer to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at the Arthur M. Blank Hospital, caroling through the halls and connecting with young patients. Jalen Walker, Xavier Watts and James Pierce Jr. joined families in the festive visit, using the moment to show who they are without helmets and to lift spirits during the season of giving.

Platinum selling artist MAJOR. stops by to share a little hope. MAJOR. also talks about adding a new genre into his musical catalog and the motivation behind it. Later, he performs a spoken word piece from “The HOPE DEALER Sessions Project.”

Noah is up for adoption

It’s time to dance, network, and get your face on screen! This week’s “Casting Call with Tess Hammock” features casting notices for dancers, clubgoers, and commercial talent — plus a production job opening and year-end industry event for creatives in metro Atlanta.