Workers were finishing some final touches just before opening day:

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Holiday events surrounding the rink will include toy workshops and New Year’s Eve celebrations including a children’s ball drop at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 for those who might not make it to midnight.

Santa Claus is coming to town, too. Here are all the details about the big man's arrival.

Here's a sneak peek before you hit the ice:

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Cooling towers for Units 4 and 3 are seen at Plant Vogtle, operated by Georgia Power Co., in east Georgia's Burke County near Waynesboro, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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