Good morning, Alpharetta.

Hosea Helps is asking local volunteers to pack Christmas toys and deliver holiday meals until Dec.

25. The organization offers multiple volunteer positions to brighten the season.

Production for the southern noir film All the Sinners Bleed began in Metro Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec.

17 + Tess Hammock hosted casting calls while Tulsa King is also seeking actors.

Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a new contract that cuts almost $2 million in payments to LifeLine Animal Project — funds now used by the Fulton County Police Department for animal control services.

The change comes four months after a woman died in a mauling case, prompting a review.

A Fulton County jury awarded $56.8 million to the estate of Vietnam veteran Tony Waldrop after a metro Atlanta dermatologist neglected to send tissue for a biopsy during his skin cancer treatment, leading to disfigurement before he passed away.

Navidad MarKET

10 AM – 6 PM — North Point Mall — Free entry — Experience holiday magic with Santa and capture special family moments.

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.

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.

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.

The Art of Public Speaking Workshop

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Intelligent Office - Atlanta - Sandy Springs — Free entry — Unleash your voice and transform your public speaking skills in this engaging seminar.