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holiday lights and decorations, and plans are in full gear for a full day of events on Saturday, December 7.

“Even with the setbacks we have had, we are still moving forward to bring joy to the community,” said Dana Burkhalter, City Clerk, who has been in charge of organizing the annual Christmas events. Several buildings in downtown Alamo were destroyed in the unprecedented storm which swept through the state on September 27; even the vintage fire truck that the City of Alamo usually displays during the holiday season was crushed when the building housing it was destroyed.

“What has amazes me is how the community has come together to overcome the destruction from the storm,” Burkhalter said, adding that in particular during this holiday season, “We are reminded it is not about gifts, it is about family, and this community is family.”

Over 40 vendors have signed up so far to set up displays in Alamo’s flower garden on Main Street on December 7. There will be something for sale for everyone, from 1-6 p.m., including holiday décor, freeze-dried candy, baked goods, photo landscapes on canvas, handmade jewelry, wood crafts, a tshirt bar, and much more. Food vendors will be selling a variety of tempting items, including funnel cakes, wings, seafood, ribs, corn on the cob, barbecue, fresh-squeezed lemonade, shaved ice and more. Activities will include a remote radio broadcast with Z94 radio, a DJ playing Christmas music, photos with Santa, a snow station and sleigh rides, a bubble station and train rides, carnival rides, face-painting, and a climbing wall.

A lighted Christmas parade will wind its way through city streets at 6 p.m.

There is more in store for the holidays in Wheeler County. The City of Glenwood will hold its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 14, at 11 a.m., and several activities are planned at Little Ocmulgee State Park. Check the park web site and the Friends of Little Ocmulgee State Park Facebook page for details.

HONORING OFFICERS – Alamo Police Chief Karen Zanders displays the crystal ornaments honoring two fallen city officers which adorn the Police Department’s Christmas tree at City Hall. Officer Dylan Harrison and Officer Arturo Villegas, both of whom passed away in 2021, are remembered through the special ornaments. The Chief said additional ornaments honoring the officers were sent by the Morgan County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office and will be added to the tree.Photos By Deborah Clark

DOUBLE TRIBUTE – Alamo City Clerk Dana Burkhalter notes that her office Christmas tree, decorated in red and black, honors not only the renowned Georgia Bulldog football team, but the beloved Wheeler County School’s Bulldogs. She is a fan!Photos By Deborah Clark