Celebrating Christmas the Georgia way

Children of all ages gathered at South Marble Coffee House over the weekend for story time in an event celebrating the holiday season put on by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce with the help of H&R Block and Oglethorpe Power.

The occasion was to not just celebrate the impending arrival of Santa Claus, but also to provide local youth with the opportunity to hear from a Georgia author who brought a Peach State-theme to the 12 days of Christmas.

Susan Rosson Spain took to South Marble Coffee House’s stage on Saturday to read from her book, “The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia” to a group of children ready for storytime for the Chamber’s holiday “A Georgia Jingle Jamboree” event as the holidays drew close.

Spain was on hand after the reading for a book signing for those participating, and the Chamber gave out hardcopy editions of Spain’s book to those who came to take part. Leftover books were being donated to local schools and to community organizations giving away Christmas gifts this year, including Toys for Tots.

The Chamber was able to provide the books thanks to donations from Oglethorpe Power, and the event was sponsored by H&R Block in Rockmart and Cedartown.

Last Saturday’s event wrapped up the year for the Chamber, but there’s still plenty to get ready for ahead of the New Year.

Don’t forget the Chamber’s Small Business Discount Cards are on sale for $10 (see Page A2 for more) with the chance for those who purchase to win $1,000 in cash, and additional chamber events are coming up at the start of 2019.

Including the latest Chick-fil-A’s January Lunch and Learn coming up the first Friday of the month after the start of 2019. This coming event is the latest in a series sponsored also by H&R Block and presented by local Chick-fil-A owner Zach Thomas. Lunch is provided, and costs are $15 for members, and $20 for non-members.

The Chamber is also getting ready for their Jan. 16 Member Appreciation Breakfast, and a later in Janaury presentation from Tourism Product Development Team from the state’s Department of Economic Development.\

A presentation is planned for Jan. 29, and more information will be forthcoming in coming editions about the event.

Visit Polkgeorgia.com to keep up with other Chamber events happening in 2019.

/ Kevin Myrick Storytime took over South Marble Coffee House over this past weekend as Susan Rosson Spain read to local youth for “A Georgia Jingle Jamboree” organized by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce.

/ Kevin Myrick Left: Storytime took over South Marble Coffee House over this past weekend as Susan Rosson Spain read to local youth for “A Georgia Jingle Jamboree” organized by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce. Right: Children read along with “The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia” author Susan Rosson Spain at South Marble Coffee House over the weekend on Saturday, Dec. 15 for A Georgia Jingle Jamboree.