Step away from the serious stuff and join us for a lighthearted holiday special on Georgia Living 🎄

In this short bonus episode, Chris and Céline go head-to-head in a friendly game of holiday trivia covering everything from Christmas traditions and classic movies to surprising song origins and local holiday favorites right here in Metro Atlanta.

No real estate deep dives, no heavy market talk. Just laughs, fun facts, and a festive break as we head into the holidays and close out the year.

Perfect for a quick listen while wrapping gifts, driving around town, or taking a breather during the busy season.

• Why eggnog used to be called milk punch 🥴

• The surprising origins of Jingle Bells

• Christmas tree traditions from Europe

• Local holiday moments around Marietta

• A few friendly disagreements and plenty of laughs

🎄 Thanks for spending part of your holiday season with us. We'll see you in the new year.

The holidays are in full swing on Georgia Living. Chris and Céline share family updates, explain the difference between a Yankee Swap and a White Elephant gift exchange, and break down Victorian-inspired decorating tips that make entertaining easier year-round.

They also cover East Cobb local news, including a zoning variance update, mail theft at the East Cobb Post Office, winter water main breaks, and practical cold-weather homeowner tips. The episode wraps with a clear real estate and mortgage market update, discussing interest rates, affordability, and why long-term homeownership still matters.

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The holidays are in full swing and the Evans home is buzzing again. Céline and Clare have returned from Japan, the kids are all in on Christmas mode, and Chris has officially learned how to weld — a dangerous new skill put to use as the family's go-kart project enters its final stretch.

But today's episode doesn't stop at holiday fun. We dig into a packed slate of local news shaping Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton, with context only a community-rooted show can deliver.

🎄 Family & Holiday Update

• Céline and Clare return from Japan

• The kids are deep in the holiday season

• Chris survives Welding 101 (and nearly burns his eyeballs off — learn why)

• The go-kart project is almost ready to roll

🗞 Local News You Should Know

• Wildman's Civil War Surplus Store in Kennesaw ordered closed pending a full forensic accounting of the late Dent Myers' estate. The long-controversial shop is now sealed, with court-appointed oversight and no return date in sight.

• Cobb CFO Bill Volckmann promoted to Deputy County Manager, stepping into the role as Jimmy Gisi retires after 35 years of service.

• Roswell elects a new mayor: Former state representative Mary Robichaux defeats incumbent Kurt Wilson in a runoff focused on transparency, jobs, and intentional growth.

• Andy Gaines of the Strand Theatre wins the Governor's Award for the Arts & Humanities, marking another major achievement for Marietta's cultural district.

• Cobb County sewer overflow explained: What happened, how it was cleaned, and why it does not affect drinking water.

• Marvel pulls major film production out of Georgia, shifting work overseas and raising new questions about the state's future as the "Hollywood of the South."

🏡 Real Estate Market Update: A Dramatic November Slowdown

Chris breaks down the data in depth, including:

• Inventory levels not seen since the early 2010s

• Sales cut nearly in half month-over-month

• Buyers negotiating an average of 5.2% off original list price

• Why sellers must price with precision

• How secondary and tertiary markets respond differently to economic pressure

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply curious about our local economy, this episode brings the clarity and context you won't find on national news.

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