The scoop on Monday, Dec. 7: 5 things to know this morning
1. Inside Jimmy Carter's stunning cancer-free diagnosis
The former president announced Sunday morning in front of 350 Sunday school students at his beloved church in Plains that his most recent brain scan showed no cancer. However, doctors do caution that he is not completely out of harm's way and will continue treatment to prevent the return of cancer. Read more.
2. Georgia was eager to make Smart hire
It's official--Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator is now Georgia football's head coach. And the University of Georgia went to great lengths to make it seem like this hire happened suddenly and quickly. Read more from Chip Towers.
3. Falcons' season goes from fantasy to nightmare
In case you missed it, the Falcons aren't 5-0 anymore. They are now 6-6. "I wish I could tell you what's going on right now," safety William Moore said. 'This just sucks." Read more from Jeff Schultz.
President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the oval office on Sunday about terrorism regarding ISIS, the shootings in San Bernardino, California, and fighting in Syria. Read the transcript from his 15-minute speech.
5. Things to do in Atlanta this week | Dec. 7-13
From the annual Santa Speedo Run to Whiskey tastings, holiday shows and plenty more, check out our weekly events listing. Save this link for the week.
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