Five things to know Friday, Dec. 11:

1. Christian Bethancourt is the latest to get the title "former Braves player." [Our sports staff has the story here]

2. There is still no sign of the Afghan national air force students missing from Moody, but we now know their names. [Alexis Stevens has the details here]

3. Atlanta's streetcar expansion could cost billions (yes, that's with a b). [Katie Leslie and Andria Simmons have the story for you here]

4. If you don't have weekend plans yet, may we make a few suggestions? [Four things to do in Atlanta this weekend]

5. It's less than two weeks until the first day of winter. When will it feel like it? [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe, joined at center by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, testifies as the Senate Intelligence Committee holds its worldwide threats hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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