Hundreds pack rec department’s Trunk or Treat

Rylee Stanley (from left), Rebecca Jones, Kinley Grimes and Julian George went all out for the rec department’s Trunk or Treat. The eighth-graders stand in front of one of the night’s biggest attractions: Ms. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Brooklyn Roach, who is 1, clutches her first candy bar of the night as she begins her rounds through the eighth annual Trunk or Treat at the Oglethorpe County Rec Department with her dad smiling down at her. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Mad scientists Dylan Fields and Kelli Fields create and mix spooky potions at this year’s eighth annual Trunk or Treat event at the Oglethorpe County rec center. Kids lined up to face their fears and reach into the gooey spider enclosure as fog machines filled the air and candy filled their baskets. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Three-year-old Hadlee Mac’s smile says it all when it comes to her opinion on the Oglethorpe County rec center’s eighth annual trunk or treat event. The little deer began the night shyly, but once that bag of candy was in her hand, she was ready to show it off to everyone around. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Sawyer Pittard, who is 11, stands ready to pass out candy from his unicorn themed trunk at this year's Trunk or Treat event. Inflatable costumes were a big hit this year with various animals making an appearance in extravagant blown-up versions throughout the night. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Lambert brothers showed up ready for candy at the Oglethorpe County rec center. Two-year-old Beckett Lambert and five-year-old Beau Lambert stand in front of their older brother, Brantlee Lambert, who is 9, as they show off their costumes. While Brantlee said his favorite part of the event was dressing up, Beau said that his favorite part was the inflatable chicken walking around. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Williamson Sintyl, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, smiles with his daughter as they make the rounds, collecting candy and spending time with the community. Sintyl attended the annual Trunk or Treat event with his family for the fourth time on Thursday. “This community has a special place in my heart, because I never feel a stranger in this community,” Sintyl said. “This is where my family belongs. We've strived to serve, to give, to make an impact here, and we are so grateful to be in this community.”

Landon Henderson was all smiles after waking up from his nap on Oct. 30 during the annual Trunk or Treat event. It was a big week for the little elephant who also celebrated 15-months on Friday with his twin Dylan. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Blake Smith, pastor of the Crawford Pentecostal Church, passed out high-fives in addition to candy on Oct. 31. The pastor came fully decked out in a bear suit to promote the church and its trunk’s theme of “We Bee-Long to Jesus.” (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Not only were Dylan Henderson (monkey) and Landon Henderson (elephant) celebrating Halloween this year, but they also celebrated 15 months the next day. “They’re my miracle babies,” said Kelly Henderson, the boys’ mom. While Dylan was bouncing around, true to his costume, it was Dylan who decided it was time for a nap. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Noltensmeier family won the trunk decorating contest with their “Twisters” inspired ambulance. Oglethorpe County EMS provided the ambulance and SJ Noltensmeier provided the theme. “The inspiration is the 7-year-old who wanted to be Glen Powell,” Taylor Noltensmeier, SJ's mom, said. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Attendees at this year’s trunk or treat event lined up outside of the rec center for their chance to join the festivities and collect their candy. Williamson Sintyl, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, described the line as “endless,” and commended the work that was put in to make this event happen. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Crawford Pentecostal Church showed out at this year's Trunk or Treat event in the hope's of defending their title for best decorated trunk for the third year in a row and spreading the message of “We Bee-Long to Jesus.” They were awarded second place this year, but the ultimate prize was getting to spread the word to the community and have fun. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)

All aboard the Magic School Bus! Oglethorpe County bus drivers Chesney Garrett (from left), Tracy Boss and Teresa Saxon didn’t just bring a car to Trunk or Treat, they brought the entire school bus. The bus was a popular attraction at this year’s eighth annual Trunk or Treat event as students climbed aboard to receive their candy and exit through the back door. The bus drivers came as various characters from the popular Magic School Bus series. (Saylor Williams/Oglethorpe County)

Kaylee Nold and her goat Sophia enjoy some refreshing Kona Ice amid the lights, candy and celebrations of Trunk or Treat at the Oglethorpe County rec center on Oct. 30. (Saylor Williams/The Oglethorpe Echo)