LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington is hosting the 2nd annual Mayor’s Christmas Ball on Saturday, December 7th at Great Wolf Lodge. Proceeds from this event will go to the Willie T. Edmondson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
This year’s entertainment includes Singer/Songwriter Michael O’Brien and the local group Front Porch Collective. O’Brien has had three number-one hit singles and is best known as the former lead singer of the Georgia-based Christian group NewSong.
Last year’s proceeds provided scholarships to four deserving young leaders in our community. “Supporting our young people is extremely important to me. If we invest in our youth, we can feel good about our future,” said Arrington. “Willie was my good friend, and I wanted to make sure we hosted the Mayor’s Christmas Ball this year to honor his legacy and continue this wonderful tradition of supporting our young leaders in Troup County.”
Attendees are also encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the event for the local Empty Stocking Fund. The toys will be given to Troup County children whose families may not have the means to provide a Christmas for them.
A new tradition this year to help raise money is the addition of an online auction. Donated items will be auctioned off online, allowing even more people to get involved and contribute to the scholarship fund.
“Whether you join us in person, donate a toy, bid on an auction item, or all of the above, I’m hoping our community will once again come together for this wonderful cause,” said Arrington. To learn more about the LaGrange Mayor’s Christmas Ball 2024 and ticket information, go to www.lagrangemayorsball.com.
