Let’s Celebrate Christmas

Our November council meeting was well attended, and several key actions were voted on. Among those was a $20,000 donation to the Valley Head High School Rebuild 2025 campaign. These funds will be earmarked for the high school softball field renovation. We voted unanimously to make this donation toward their goal of raising $130,000.

The council also voted to make a donation of $250 to the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots 2024 Christmas campaign. Last year, the DeKalb County chapter distributed 11,982 toys to 1,625 local children.

Longtime council member Jack Martin submitted his resignation due to recent health issues, and the council voted to accept his resignation. A new council member will be voted in during our December 2 meeting. You must live within the city limits of Valley Head to be considered for this seat.

The Valley Head Christmas Festival will be Sunday, Dec. 8, beginning at noon. Retail and food vendors will set up around the square and on the field across from town hall. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. at the front door of the police station/town hall. The Christmas Parade will begin at 5 p.m. at Valley Head School. Lineup is at 4:30 p.m., and the parade will wind down Railroad Avenue, across the tracks, and around the town square. This is a free family event for everyone. Santa Claus will be there all afternoon for photos with the children (and adults). Last year the Grinch, Mrs. Claus, and even Cindy Lou Who joined in the festivities. Students will create gingerbread houses, which will be displayed at the Valley Head Masonic Lodge. We will play everyone’s favorite Christmas carols all afternoon. The town has purchased all new Christmas decorations and we can’t wait for everyone to see them. See you all on Sunday, Dec. 8!

We have winterized and closed the restrooms in Valley Head Park. Unfortunately, this is necessary during the winter months to keep vandalism to a minimum. We apologize for any inconvenience to our local residents who frequent our park.

The Valley Head Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Our work session begins at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both. If you would like to address the council, please contact the town hall no later than four business days prior to the meeting to complete the proper paperwork.