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LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington is  hosting the 2nd annual Mayor’s Christmas Ball on Saturday, December  7th at Great Wolf Lodge. Proceeds from this event will go to the Willie T.  Edmondson Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

This year’s entertainment includes Singer/Songwriter Michael O’Brien  and the local group Front Porch Collective. O’Brien has had three  number-one hit singles and is best known as the former lead singer of  the Georgia-based Christian group NewSong. 

Last year’s proceeds provided scholarships to four deserving young  leaders in our community. “Supporting our young people is extremely  important to me. If we invest in our youth, we can feel good about our  future,” said Arrington. “Willie was my good friend, and I wanted to  make sure we hosted the Mayor’s Christmas Ball this year to honor his  legacy and continue this wonderful tradition of supporting our young  leaders in Troup County.” 

Attendees are also encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the event  for the local Empty Stocking Fund. The toys will be given to Troup  County children whose families may not have the means to provide a  Christmas for them.  

A new tradition this year to help raise money is the addition of an  online auction. Donated items will be auctioned off online, allowing  even more people to get involved and contribute to the scholarship  fund.  

“Whether you join us in person, donate a toy, bid on an auction item,  or all of the above, I’m hoping our community will once again come  together for this wonderful cause,” said Arrington. 

To learn more about the LaGrange Mayor’s Christmas Ball 2024 and  ticket information, go to www.lagrangemayorsball.com.