As families make plans for Halloween, one metro Atlanta city wants to make sure teens are in the house by 7 p.m.
The Covington City Council voted to move the city’s curfew for teenagers from 9:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for certain dates. The new curfew applies to anyone 16 or younger. After 7 p.m., teenagers must be with an adult parent or guardian.
City leaders said the change is a proactive step to address safety concerns as the holidays approach. The police chief recommended the earlier curfew.
In July, Covington canceled its Fourth of July event because of anticipated issues involving teenagers. Some city leaders and residents discussed holding parents accountable for their children’s actions…