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Douglas County holds 2025 Christmas tree lighting with county leaders, student performers and Santa
Summary
Douglas County hosted its 2025 Christmas tree lighting celebration featuring remarks from county leaders, performances by students and community dance groups, and a ceremonial countdown led by Chair Ramona Jackson Jones. The brief program emphasized community unity and holiday goodwill.
Yvette Jones, chief communications officer for Douglas County Government, welcomed a cold but enthusiastic crowd to the 2025 Christmas tree lighting celebration, saying, “I am pleased to welcome you to the 20 25 Christmas tree lighting celebration on behalf of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, County Administration, and the hard working men and women who proudly work for Douglas County in service to you, our community.”
The ceremony included brief remarks from county leadership. Chair Ramona Jackson Jones thanked the constituent services team and firefighters for their work ensuring Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived safely, and described the tree as "a symbol of unity and hope that defines Douglas County," urging attendees to "extend kindness, uplift one another, and carry the warmth of this evening into the days ahead." District 3 Commissioner Martin Raxton offered holiday greetings from the People's House and expressed optimism for the year ahead.
Local youth and arts groups provided the program. Jalen Hood, representing the Lithia Springs High School Chorus, performed a Christmas selection and invited the audience to join, while Ashley Clay, chairwoman of the Douglas County Youth Commission, recited "Christmas Carol" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. The Douglasville School of Dance, under the direction of Cheryl Clay, was introduced for a high-energy kick-line performance. The crowd counted down with the chair at the ceremonial moment — "5 4 3 2 1" — and the tree was lit.
The evening was brief and ceremonial: organizers recognized elected officials in attendance (including the named commissioners), thanked county staff and public-safety personnel, acknowledged Judge Wallace in the audience, and closed the program with holiday wishes. The transcript does not provide an exact calendar date for the event beyond the year 2025, nor does it list funding or permitting details for the ceremony.
The program is expected to remain an annual community event for Douglas County residents and families. No formal votes, motions, or policy actions were taken during the ceremony.
