Austell will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 at the gazebo in Collar Park.
The event is sponsored annually by Mayor Joe Jerkins and the Austell City Council to welcome the holiday season.
In addition to the tree lighting, all of the holiday lights in the city will be turned on.
Santa will arrive during the evening to visit with the children. Choral groups from area schools will sing and refreshments will be available.
