Milton's Holiday Tree is Lit for the Season

Take a look at the celebration in these photos from City of Milton Communications Manager Jason Wright.

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Alpharetta Kicks Off Holiday Season in Front of Huge Crowd

The 35th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event started with holiday-themed entertainment from North Point Community Church before Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived and the tree was lit.

It took two stages for all of the events in Alpharetta's Christmas Tree Lighting to be held, with North Point Community Church using the larger, "lower" stage near Canton Street for its music and entertainment. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle not only brought his children on stage for the traditional reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to the crowd. He also had them join in the reading. Then it was time for the tree to light up the mini park at North Main and Milton Avenue, just behind the stage. Alpharetta Christian Academy, Rhythm and Shoes, and Maddie Monroe also provided entertainment.

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Bob Pepalis

4:20 pm on Saturday, December 1, 2012

Thanks to Melissa Vater at Alpharetta Christian Academy for reminding me that more groups in addition to North Point Community Church were involved in the festivities and entertainment. If you have some good photos from the Tree Lighting, add them to this article!   more ›

Milton Kicks Off Holiday Season Tonight with Tree Lighting

Santa Claus, Milton High Chorus and Off Broadway Expressions will be part of the festivities.

  Milton kicks off the holiday season with its fourth annual Tree Lighting today, Nov. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Ga. 9 and Webb Road. The tree lighting ceremony will be held in front of the Deerfield Place shopping center at Webb Road and Ga. 9. “Help bring the holiday season to our home town,” said Special Events Coordinator Angela Thompson. “I can’t wait to light that tree and continue this great tradition.” The tree lighting ceremony will last 30 minutes, from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and include performances by the Milton High School Chorus and dance troupe Off Broadway Expressions, according to a release from Milton Communications Manager Jason Wright. Then Milton’s Mayor and City Council will count down to the big moment with…

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Get Out: Our Weekend Guide to Area Events

Tree lightings, holiday markets and a Jingle Jog are among the events this weekend for family fun.

Alpharetta Oliver! By ACT1 Theatre at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Milton's Third Annual Tree Lighting Saturday At Deerfield Place Alpharetta Christmas Farmers, Arts and Crafts Market Alpharetta Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday Johns Creek Holiday Workshop at Emory Johns Creek 5th Annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade Founders Day "Santa Jam" Roswell The Polar Express Friends of Roswell Library Holiday Book Sale Back to Nature Holiday Market Lighting of the Town Square Cumming Horizon Christian Academy 10th Annual Acution Chattahoochee Elementary Santa Breakfast and Holiday Bazaar Tree Planting Brookwood Elementary SchoolPet Pictures with Santa LifeSouth Blood Drive at Living Faith Lutheran Church 2nd Annual Jingle Jog 5K - Cumming, GA

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Free Events, Activities And Great Food Deals Are In Alpharetta, Miilton

Here are 5 great deals for your family to enjoy in the week ahead.

December is upon us and this brings festivities to Alpharetta and Milton. Many of the activities offered are free for families and include Santa, crafts and fun times for all. Grab the family and go tree shopping, visit holiday tree lightings and then get your discount at a local restaurant. It is going to be a great weekend and it will not cost you a fortune. 1. Milton Tree Lighting Deal: Bring the family to the third annual tree lighting at the corner of Ga. 9 and Webb Road on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Santa will come in on the fire truck, there will be crafts, refreshments, music, and shopping. The event is free to attend. Good Through: This is a one-day event. 2. Pike's Nurseries Deal: Come to Pike's Nursery on Thursday between…