The pandemic will not put the kibosh on Halloween around Habersham this year. Local cities and businesses are still sponsoring their annual trick-or-treat events, and local churches are holding fall festivals (see list below).
The one area where trick-or-treating will be significantly changed is on Tower Mountain in Cornelia. The Cornelia City Commission decided this year it will not close off the roads in those neighborhoods. Tower Mountain has long been a popular destination for trick-or-treaters, but this year many residents have told city officials they won’t be participating due to concerns over the coronavirus.
City officials hope keeping the roads open will discourage the large crowds that normally inundate Tower Mountain at Halloween.
“While the city does not feel that it has the authority to cancel Halloween, we do respect the wishes of our citizens to make their own choice on this matter,” says Cornelia City Manager Donald Anderson.
Health officials urge those planning to trick-or-treat and attend public events to wear masks, wash hands, and observe social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the flu.
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HABoween Happenings
Kids (and adults) will still have plenty of other opportunities to stock up on free candy. Here’s a list of some area HABoween Happenings. If your church or civic organization is holding a public Halloween event or fall festival, please email the information to [email protected].
Sunday, October 25:
Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville will host a Fall Family Fest at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 25. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. The event is free and open to the public and will feature inflatables, food, and trunk-or-treat. The church is located at 624 GA-197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30531.
Wednesday, October 28:
The City of Baldwin, Baldwin Baptist Church, and the Baldwin Police and Fire Departments present the 2020 Baldwin Fall Festival. Join them from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 for trunk-or-treat, food, music, and fun at the Downtown Baldwin Farmer’s Market. The market is located at 246 Airport Road, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Thursday, October 29:
[CANCELLED FOR WEATHER] The City of Demorest will host Trunk-or-Treat outside City Hall from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. Demorest City Hall is located at 546 Georgia Street, Demorest, GA 30535.
Friday, October 30:
The Cornelia Business Association will host Downtown Trick or Treat from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, October 30. The event will feature a costume contest at the Historic Cornelia Train Depot and Museum at 5 p.m. The Depot is located at 102 Grant Place, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Saturday, October 31:
The City of Clarkesville and Clarkesville Business Association will host Trick-or-Treating on the Square from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. 
Stoney’s Family Restaurant in Clarkesville will host their first annual Trunk-or-Treat in their parking lot from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31. The event is free to all ages! Stoney’s is located at 389 Washington Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
Good News Baptist Church in Cornelia will host a Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat from 4-7 p.m. on Halloween, Saturday, October 31. The church is located at 1527 J Warren Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531.
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