Ceremonial tree lighter Emi Peel, center, stands with members of the Bland family: from left, David and Arria Bland and Joy and Lex Kenerly.
Jesup Church of God children's choir sing carols prior to the lighting.
Wayne County youth turn a horse-drawn carriage into more of a petting zoo as children return through the evening to pet the horses.
Jeff Chandler talks about the community contributions of Jim Bland, who managed what is now the RYAM mill and served in different local governmental positions.
We join with the city of Jesup in remembering the late Jim Bland, a community leader who was remembered last Thursday night at the first Christmas tree lighting since the downtown park was named James…
