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Hunting for spooky this Halloween? Check out these haunting sites in Georgia

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

At least one city in Georgia is known for its paranormal activities.

Savannah ranks as one of the most haunted cities in the U.S., drawing tourists to its historic sites with ghost-related tales.

The Marshall House in Savannah stands among the top haunted hotels. Guests report ghostly encounters tied to its past as a Civil War hospital.

Spirit Halloween stores remain open through Halloween across Georgia, offering costumes and decorations. Store locations are expected to close for the season on Nov. 2 or 3, according to Spirit Halloween's website.

Read more in the stories below:

Spirit Halloween has popped up in more than 1,500 retail spaces across the nation, including the Tri-Cities. The retailer operates temporary stores in vacant stores large and small for about four months, starting in August and wrapping up by November. This location is at 7411 W. Canal Dr. in Kennewick. By Bob Brawdy

NO. 1: SPIRIT HALLOWEEN STORES WILL POP UP IN GA SOON. HERE’S WHEN AND WHERE

There are a few ways to know that fall is on the way but none are as culturally significant as the return of Spirit Halloween stores. | Published August 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sundi Rose

A ghastly line-up of jack-o’-lanterns delights passers-by at the Titlow Pumpkin Patch. By Craig Sailor

NO. 2: GA IS HOME TO ONE OF THE MOST HAUNTED CITIES IN THE US, TRAVEL + LEISURE SAYS

This time of year brings out the ghost-hunter in all of us and as Halloween approaches, the urge to dabble in the supernatural grows. | Published October 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sundi Rose

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NO. 3: GA HAS ONE OF THE 10 BEST HAUNTED HOTELS IN THE NATION, USA TODAY SAYS. HERE’S WHY

If spooky season is your favorite, then Georgia is the right place for you. | Published October 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sundi Rose

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.