TPD urging safety for Halloween trick-or-treaters

Lenah Allen, Thomasville Times-Enterprise, Ga.
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Oct. 26—THOMASVILLE — As Halloween night approaches, Thomasville Police Department is promoting Halloween safety tips.

Throughout the spooky holiday, officers will be out patrolling and passing out special treats to anyone who can tell them one of the following Halloween safety tips:

—Make sure masks have eye holes that are easy to see through

—Trick or treat with a parent or guardian

—Don't go inside stranger's houses

—Inspect candy before eating it

—Especially at night, wear visible items such as glow sticks or reflective material.

—Carry a flashlight and stay in well-lit areas

—Watch out for cars and stay on the sidewalks

—Don't run into the street

—Trick or treat in large groups to ensure safety

—Make sure costumes fit properly to avoid accidents such as trips or falls.

TPD spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Parker noted that the most important tip is for parents to inspect any candy their child receives on Halloween.

"We want to put these tips out every year because we want kids to be safe and to have a good time," she said. "If we can do things like take preventive measures, we can make sure they have a safe and happy Halloween."

Different Halloween festivities are happening throughout Thomas County this year. Here's a guide of events to both fun and terrifying places:

—Thomas County Public Library is hosting costumes and treats, which includes a costume contest and free snacks and candy on Friday at 3:30 p.m. for teens ages 12-17.

—The Thomasville Downtown Merchant Alliance is hosting the second annual Downtown Trick or Treat event Saturday from 3-8 p.m. throughout Downtown Thomasville.

—The Thomasville History Center and Latham-Patterson House is hosting trick or treating on Saturday from 5-7 p.m.

—Thomasville Airsoft is hosting its Tact Trails of Terror haunted trail located on 73 Heald Road on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Admission is $5 per person.

—Northwoods Church of God is hosting trunk or treat at 640 Hall Road on Sunday from 5:30-8 p.m.

—The house at 118 Archbold Ave. is hosting Morn Manor trick-or-treating on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. Admissions is free.

Grady County

—The Cairo-Grady Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Boo on Broad from 3-5:30 p.m. on Friday in Downtown Cairo.

—Grady County Sheriff's Office is hosting its Boo with the Blue drive thru at the sheriff's office located on 115 16th Ave. from 3-5:30 p.m on Friday.