Trick-or-treaters can fill up on fun and candy tonight at several events around Habersham County.
Cornelia kicks off the evening with its Downtown Trick-or-Treat event from 3-6 p.m. Local businesses will hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treating on Grand Avenue and Tower Mountain in Cornelia begins at 5 p.m.
Clarkesville will host its downtown trick-or-treating event on the square from 5-7 p.m. There will be costume contests for children and pets as follows:
6 pm: 0-3 yrs starting
6:15 pm: 4-8 yrs
6:30 pm: 9-12 yrs
6:45 pm: Four-legged friends
Demorest will host its downtown Tricks & Treats event from 5-8 p.m. There will be music, magic, bouncy houses, food vendors, and candy.
Keep it safe
It’s going to be a rainy Halloween in Northeast Georgia. The forecast calls for a 70% chance of widespread showers throughout the day. The rain should taper off some by this evening, but there’s still a chance trick-or-treaters may get wet.
“We encourage you to wear something to make you visible,” says Cornelia Police Chief Jonathan Roberts. To prevent traffic congestion and dangers, Roberts urges parents to walk with their kids.
“We encourage parents to park and walk with their children and not let them out, roll the window down and follow them,” he says. “Traffic is heavy during these times anyway.”
Drivers are urged to be extra cautious Monday afternoon and evening.
“We ask the motoring public to please slow down a little more this afternoon,” says Chief Roberts. “With all the foot traffic in the downtowns and neighborhoods throughout the city and county, please slow down, put the phone down, and pay extra attention.”
