The autumn leaves have barely changed, but that is not going to stop the thundering hoofbeats of the coming holiday season.
Exactly a week after Halloween, Gwinnett County will get its Christmas tree. The 30-foot Norway Spruce, from the mountains of North Carolina, will arrive at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Nov. 7.
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The tree is for the county's 31st annual Lighting of the Tree celebration. The event regularly features local vendors, activities for kids and live entertainment. This year's tree-lighting will be held on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The tree will be officially installed at the courthouse on Nov. 8.
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