Hiawassee Police Chief visits McConnell Pre-K, shares Halloween safety tips

HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Halloween is just around the corner, and Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith took the opportunity to reach out to Pre-K students at McConnell Baptist Church, sharing Halloween safety tips with the children on Friday, Oct. 26.

“There were a couple of children who were initially frightened, but they warmed up to me by the end of my visit,” Chief Smith said, “It is always a delight to speak to a group of young children. They are always curious about the equipment that police officers wear.” Smith demonstrated how handcuffs operate with the cooperation of a teacher, much to the amusement of the children.

Chief Smith also discussed bike, vehicle, and gun safety with the class.

At the conclusion, the police chief gifted the students with reflective, candy-filled, trick-or-treat bags, safety tips, and police-themed coloring pages.

The City of Hiawassee will host their annual Halloween celebration, with candy booths for trick-or-treaters, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s event will be held on the wrap-around porch of the Towns County Courthouse, rather than Hiawassee Town Square.

The Old Rock Jail will transform into a haunted house attraction on Halloween night.

Admission is free.

 

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