CBS Atlanta Halloween Guide 2012

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CBS Atlanta News has information and links to help you have a safe Halloween night.

Track sex offenders before trick-or-treat time

As a parent you can search for local sex offenders in your area. Then check "I have read the terms of use of the Sex Offender Registry" then "accept." Next enter your zip code and click "search."

Sex offender apps for Droid or Sex offender apps for iPhone

Want a chance to win tickets to the last weekend of Netherworld? Send us a picture of your decorated or carved pumpkin, and the person with the most creative photo will win FOUR tickets! Submit your photos here.

Click below for links to haunted attractions:

*NETHERWORLD Haunted House Be sure to check out Jennifer Valdez' "Zombie Makeover" at Netherworld. Click here

*Chambers of Horror

*Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze

*Frightmore Haunted Attraction

This Halloween is set to be the most celebrated year over the past 10 years according to the National Retail Federation.

More Americans are getting into the spirit and willing to spend more than in years past on decorations, costumes and candy.

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