Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AFR is hosting its annual Station 16 Holiday Party today at its local station in Alpharetta. The event will feature food, music, and festive activities (details provided by organizers) for staff and community members. Atlanta News First
- ➤ A new study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute shows metro Atlanta drivers spend 87 hours per year stuck in traffic. The report finds congestion spreads all day as work-from-home shifts change travel patterns. WSB-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia reached its highest ranking this season, moving to No. 2 after beating Alabama by three touchdowns in the SEC title game while Indiana claimed the top spot in the AP poll. The final Top 25 will be released on Jan. 20 (upcoming event). Atlanta News First
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Puppy Yoga Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Atlanta Humane Society — Ticket purchase supports animal welfare — Unwind with adorable puppies while practicing your yoga moves.
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Snow Day at Alpharetta City Center
11 AM – 1 PM — Alpharetta City Center — Free entry — Experience the winter wonderland vibes with snow-themed activities and family fun.
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Avalon on Ice
3-9 p.m. — Avalon — Tickets available — Glide into the holiday spirit at Avalon’s Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink.
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Navidad MarKET
10 AM – 6 PM — North Point Mall — Free entry — Experience holiday magic with Santa and capture special family moments.
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Threadbare Skivvies Live
7:30-10 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — 20% entertainment charge — Experience an eclectic night with Atlanta’s funky folk trio this December.
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Channukah Menorah Lighting
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Town Green Fountain — Free entry — Celebrate the festival of lights with the annual lighting of the Alpharetta Menorah.
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New Year's Eve Gala at Eclipse di Luna
9 PM - 2 AM — Eclipse di Luna - Alpharetta — $100 per person — Ring in the New Year with a live band, delicious Spanish cuisine, and a dazzling balloon drop.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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