It's beginning

to look a lot like Christmas in South Fulton.

Last week,

Santa Claus arrived at Shannon mall in Union City to the delight of children

young and old.

On Monday,

Fairburn kicks off the season with their annual tree lighting at 7 p.m.

outside the railroad depot.

Because of

the festivities, the Fairburn City Council has cancelled its meeting and

invites everyone to join in the singing of Christmas carols, said city

administrator Tony Cox.

Senior citizens

can enjoy the start of the December holiday season withtree-lighting ceremonies

at Fulton County's senior facilities.

The events

culminate the wholesome atmosphere that has proven popular with hundreds

of senior citizens who come year' round to participate in programs that

help them remain physically, mentally and socially independent as they

continue to age.

On December

5,at the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility, 677 Fairburn

Road, NW, Atlanta, the tree will be lit in a ceremony from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

The facility will also hold its third anniversary ball on December 14,

from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Call 404-699-8580 for more information.

On December

7, the H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility at 2885 Church Street,

East Point will stage their ceremony from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.Call 404-762-4821

for more information.

The Fulton

County Human Services Department's Office of Aging, which operates the

facilities, coordinates transportation, nutrition, health and other services

for the 130,000 seniors who live in Fulton County.