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Coffee County committee discusses donated hometown Christmas tree, sets submission deadline
Summary
Members of the Coffee County Healthwell, Fair and Recreation Committee discussed plans to source and display a donated tree grown in the county on the courthouse grounds, agreed on outreach and a Halloween submission deadline, and floated logistics including lights, crane assistance and a selection committee.
Amy (last name not provided), a committee member, told the Healthwell, Fair and Recreation Committee on Oct. 1 that she has met with county staff and wants the committee’s input on a plan to select and install a locally grown Christmas tree at the courthouse. "I met with Jimmy this week, and we talked a little bit about the Christmas tree," she said. "I thought it would be cool to like at the State Capitol or at the White House. We have a Christmas tree that is grown here in Coffee County."
The committee discussed having a donated tree — cedar, fir or pine — installed by the mayor or municipal equipment ("our mayor, the crane man") and decorated with lights and waterproof ornaments made by local schools. Amy said the tree would be installed at the courthouse by Thanksgiving and remain through December. "Then be up the whole month of…
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