Christmas Begins in Coweta County!

It’s that time of year again!  As December nears, so do Christmas events throughout Coweta County.  If you are looking for local, family events this year, check out these:

 December 2 – 24^th Newnan Candlelight Tour of Homes from 4-9pm.  Refreshments and free parking at the Historic Train Depot on E. Broad St.

December 2 – A Chattahoochee Candy Cane Christmas in Franklin starts at 5pm.  Christmas parade begins at 6:30pm.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride into town and will be on hand at the "North Pole" (the gazebo) for children to tell him what they want for Christmas. A photographer will be available. Kids of all ages can also have their picture taken with the Grinch. There will be Christmas entertainment throughout the night from the stage in front of Capt. Billy's restaurant.

December 3 – Grantville’s 2^nd Annual Christmas Parade begins at 3:30pm.  Tree lighting to follow.  Photos with Santa will be available at Hippie Chicks from 4:30-7pm.

December 3 – Light Up Senoia Celebration beginning at 4pm in downtown Senoia.  A food court with pizza, funnel cakes, cotton candy and homemade goodies opens at 4 p.m., and there will be live music, and entertainment by local schools, businesses and civic groups. For the kids, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, along with pony rides, Santa's Workshop, and the lighting of the big tree at Main Street Square near the gazebo.  The "Light Up Senoia" parade begins at 5:30 p.m.

December 4 – Downtown Newnan will host its Annual Christmas Parade beginning at 3pm.  All are invited to sit down by the hearth and have some hot chocolate, as this year's theme is "Home for the Holidays." See floats, walking groups, decorated cars and trucks, and marching bands.

December 9 – Main Street Newnan will host its 2011 Cookie Crumble event from 5-9pm.  The Cookie Crumble is a family-friendly event that enables attendees an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful evening in downtown Newnan.  All attendees will receive a holiday-themed homemade baked cookie or dessert from each participating merchant. Tickets $5.

December 10 – Haralson will host a small town Christmas Celebration Parade, Tree Lighting and a fundraiser benefiting Angel’s House.  Doors open at 9am.  Taps RC Racing (213 Highway 85, Haralson) will host a remote control racing event.  Santa will be there from 2-4:30pm for visits with the kids and photos.  The Christmas Parade will begin at 5pm.  Christmas Tree lighting to follow.

December 11 – Senoia Candlelight Tour of Homes from 5-8pm.  Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the tour, and are available in downtown Senoia at Gail's Antiques, Senoia Coffee & Café, Beyond the Door and Second Hand Sam's. They can also be purchased that evening at the Church of God of Prophecy at Main and Johnson streets.