Looks like one is going to get their wish and the other is not.. The official Christmas Season opened this past weekend in Colquitt as Hometown Holidays got underway Sunday afternoon, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and lasting until 5:00 p.m.

Even though shoppers awoke to rainy weather and chilly temperatures, it didn’t dampen the afternoon as shoppers filled the stores early to find bargains that the stores had to offer for the annual event. Most people stated they were more in the Christmas spirit since the weather was cooler outside.

Some of the merchants were offering refreshments for the customers to enjoy as they browsed around looking for that perfect Christmas gift.

And getting in the Christmas spirit would not be possible without the arrival of the jolly old man, Santa Claus. He arrived by fire truck on the courthouse square at 2:00 p.m. to brighten the eyes of each and every child that was awaiting his visit. He assured everyone he would make several more trips to Colquitt before the holiday season was over.

This is for your ear only. Bring him something too!” The drawings for the Colquitt Coupon win- ners took place at 5:00 p.m. Each merchant drew the names of their lucky winner or winners. Those who reported their winners are Grow Drug: Pat Bush, Mary Joiner; Citizens Propane: Pat Bush; Cedar Head Mayhaw Co.: Jennilee Cook; Pic-NSave: Cheryl Barwick, Brad Lovering; The Bus Station: Sharon Karter; Moby Dick: n/a; Miller Nails:n/a; The Wearhouse Etc.: Faustine Cook; Bride & Gift Gallery: Sandy Middleton, Faye Bush, Kellie Chappell, Tammy Cook; Moore’s Ace Hardware:Tiffany Bradley, Tammy Richardson; Wilkin’s IGA: Wilma Fleet, Beth Anne Phillips; Ameris Bank, Jessica McKenney; The Posie Patch: Tiffany Bradley; Twilight Photography: Tiffany Bradley; Danielle’s Flowers: Bonnie Chambers; Road Runner Seafood: Mary Frances Love, Martha Cox; Dee’s: Pat Bush; Bevis’ Furniture Company: Robin Roland; The Captain’s Cup: Tammy Richardson, Gail C. Bush, Ruth Miller, Joyce Cook, Allen Worsley; Subway: Rita Glam; Blooming Business: Vicky Clenney; PeoplesSouth Bank: Tatie Snell; Country Boys’ Chevron: Sharon Karter; Southwind Ford: Joanne Holland; Domino’s Pizza: Wesley Whitaker; Helen’s Pirate’s Cove: Martha Cox; Miller County Liberal: Sandra East, Gail C. Bush; Colquitt Chevrolet: Henry Harbin; Hardee’s: Cheryl Miller, Martha Cox, Brandon Lovering; Tarrer Inn: Megan Whitaker.

“You’ve got to be kidding Big Boy!” There are a number of Santa photos shown on our newspaper website, More Santa photos will be on our website and in the newspaper in coming weeks. All Letters to Santa must be in the office by November 30.
“Actually, I’ve got several items on my want list.”