Photo: Columbus Christmas tree lighting
Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin lights the city Christmas tree at the upper portion of Riverside Park Monday evening. Main Street Columbus Director Barbara Bigelow cheers as the lights come on. The lighting marks the beginning of a busy week in Lowndes County. On Thursday, Columbus Arts Council will host an opening for paintings by Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary lions at 5:30 p.m.; on Friday, Wassail Fest will be held downtown; the Caledonia Christmas Parade and Christmas Market is Saturday; the Columbus Christmas Parade is Sunday at 3 p.m. Robert Scott/Dispatch Staff
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