This GA city was recently renamed ‘HalloweenTown’ for the month of October

STATHAM, Ga. — Annually, this Georgia community in Barrow County becomes a spooky town in commemoration of Halloween.

This tradition is so near and dear to the community, the mayor and city council recently passed a proclamation renaming the city of Statham “HalloweenTown” for the month of October.

Statham is HalloweenTown Where can you find a crazy amount of Halloween decorations? (Note: Statham is hosting trick-or-treating Halloween night from 5-9pm. Last year, over 3,000 kids attended. There will be trunk-or-treating and food trucks, too!) Check Check out Statham Trick-or-Treating on Facebook for more. (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Decorations like the Wizard of Oz... (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown freaky dolls... (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Beetlejuice...both normal sized... (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown and one that's bigger than a house! (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Head to Statham in Barrow County! (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Annually, this Georgia community in Barrow County becomes a spooky town in commemoration of Halloween. (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown This tradition is so near and dear to the community, the mayor and city council recently passed a proclamation renaming the city of Statham “HalloweenTown” for the month of October. (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Broad Street in Statham is the epicenter for a spooky good time where the entire town is comprised of festive décor of businesses, homes, you name it, you will see and experience it. (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown The yearly celebration is created to “spread the joy of Halloween, both during the spooky season and beyond. All sales proceeds are utilized in the community, whether it be buying candy for the big night, or contributing to worthy, local causes.” (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Here are some more photos from the Halloween decorations around Statham, Ga. (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown This house celebrates Halloween with the Wizard of Oz! (Nelson Hicks)

Statham is HalloweenTown Here are some more photos from the Halloween decorations around Statham, Ga. (Nelson Hicks)

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Broad Street in Statham is the epicenter for a spooky good time where the entire town is comprised of festive décor of businesses, homes, you name it, you will see and experience it.

The yearly celebration is created to “spread the joy of Halloween, both during the spooky season and beyond. All sales proceeds are utilized in the community, whether it be buying candy for the big night, or contributing to worthy, local causes.”

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The HalloweenHouse is open most evenings during the week until 9 p.m. and on the weekends, 10 p.m.

Additional information regarding festivities can be found here.

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