Georgia Southern University kicks of holiday season with annual lighting ceremony

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus kicked off its holiday season with the third annual lighting ceremony Tuesday night.

A handful of people gathered around to watch as the lights were turned on to celebrate this year’s holiday spirit.

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Holiday pictures and treats were available for those who came out to celebrate.

School officials said with the year students and staff has experienced, this lighting ceremony was much needed.

“It reminds us of what normal will feel like as we move through this and get through this pandemic in the next six or so months,” Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero said.

School officials said Georgia Southern University has seen record enrollment numbers this semester, despite the pandemic.