From the spider webs to tombstones, communities across the metro are not only working on decorating their neighborhoods for Halloween, but also coming up with plans to keep trick-or-treaters safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Chris Jose went out to Carriage Oaks community, which is a very popular destination for trick-or-treaters, and spoke with parents there.
Melanie Hill told Jose that there’s no way COVID will ruin a family tradition.
“The costumes, getting into a whole character that’s not yourself. You get to be free and whatever you want for the day,” Hill said. “No matter what, if we can’t go, we can go on a walk around the neighborhood and be dressed up and have a great time.”
Jose said as he walked around the neighborhood he could spot Hill’s home from about a block away. In the yard is a big black cat, spider webs and tombstones.
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The neighborhood’s homeowners' association will allow trick or treating but board members said they want families to feel comfortable, too.
“They are going to give out little pumpkins for people to put in their yard to demonstrate if it’s OK for trick-or-treaters or not,” Hill said.
In West Cobb, the Saddlebrook neighborhood sent out guidelines in a newsletter.
Homeowners who want to pass out candy are asked to set up outside in the yard or driveway. Tongs are suggested for a contact-free candy transfer. Trick or treating is also limited between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
“We’re going to leave our candy bowl in the door while we go out trick or treating so people can come and not get close or anything,” Hill said.
Typically, these neighborhoods throw a Halloween pizza party before the kids head out for the night, but that was canceled for this year.
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