At right, Santa was a hit with the kids at the Hometown Holiday celebration held Dec. 6 at Peachtree City Hall Plaza. Activities included holiday crafts for children, making s’mores and live performances by Huddleston Elementary School Chorus, Music Alive, The Stage Music Academy and Legacy Dance. Photo/Terri Ricker.

Below, 6-year-old Brooks resident Gracie Engle was one of the many youngsters to visit with Santa as part of the annual Brooks Tree Lighting and Visit with Santa held Dec. 7 at Brooks Chapel in downtown Brooks. Photo/Ben Nelms.

And below, Santa rode around the gazebo in a horse-drawn carriage in downtown Fayetteville with children and their parents during Fayetteville’s Christmas parade and celebration Dec. 6. Photo/Bethan Adams.