From Staff Reports
COCHRAN, Ga. — The Pilot Club of Cochran is inviting residents and local businesses to help brighten the Christmas season while supporting the educational futures of Bleckley County students through its annual Lite-A-Lite Community Christmas Tree Lighting.
The tree lighting will take place Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. in front of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce.
Through the Lite-A-Lite program, individuals can sponsor a light in honor or memory of someone special. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Bleckley County High School seniors.
The Pilot Club is also encouraging local businesses to participate, with the goal of expanding scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2027. Participating businesses will have their names or logos displayed on a board near the Christmas tree.
Sponsorship levels include:
- Academic Angel: $250
- Scholastic Santa: $100
- Educational Elf: $50
- Studious Snowman: $25
- Individual Name: $1 per name
Businesses may also submit names of individuals they wish to honor or remember for inclusion in the published recognition list at no additional charge.
The Pilot Club of Cochran has sponsored Lite-A-Lite as a community service project since 1977. The organization reports that money collected has supported scholarships for local students. Last year, seven $500 scholarships were awarded to Bleckley County High School graduates.
Businesses interested in participating are asked to contact a Pilot Club member by November 30.
Donations and sponsorship information may be mailed to Pilot Club of Cochran, P.O. Box 864, Cochran, GA 31014.
For additional information, visit the organization’s Facebook page, Pilot International Club of Cochran Georgia.
The annual event offers community members an opportunity to remember loved ones, celebrate the Christmas season and invest in the next generation of Bleckley County graduates.
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