Chick-fil-A in Cornelia kicked off the holiday season with the area’s first Christmas tree lighting on Monday night. With the weather expected to turn colder and the days growing shorter, the sight of the lighted decorations surrounding the restaurant brings a sense of wonder and magic to the community.
The annual event
Monday night, November 18, Ben Bowen, General Manager, along with Christy Bowen, Marketing Director, and Chris Wright, Owner and Operator of CFA, were on hand to celebrate with a parking lot full of customers. The energy filled the air with eyes looking up, waiting for the long-awaited moment. “Three…two…one,” the crowd shouted as Chris Wright pushed the button, and the tree erupted with dazzling lights.
And not just the tree, but the entire building, including the drive-thru, flickered to life, bringing gasps from the little ones and the young at heart.
“Tonight is a culmination of many months of hard work to prepare this evening for the community,” Wright said. “It is a favorite of our team. We put a lot of effort into it. Many of the decorations are homemade and that brings a special value to us. We are excited to welcome the Christmas season, and hopefully, it will be a blessing to the community.”
Festive flavor of peppermint
Samples of the Peppermint Milkshake, a staple of the holiday season, were available to those who wanted to try the festive flavor that has won a place in many hearts of Chick-fil-A lovers.
The Chick-fil-A Cow, in its holiday makeover, appeared as the big man himself, Santa Claus, to the delight of the children. Surrounded by the festive displays and cheerful atmosphere, families and friends paused to laugh a little and take a moment to enjoy the fun of the Christmas season.
Located at 330 Furniture Drive, whether you drive through or dine inside, it is hard not to catch a bit of holiday cheer at Chick-fil-A Cornelia.
