Halloween still brings out the shoppers, but Georgians are watching their wallets more carefully this year.

What’s Happening: Two Georgia costume stores landed on a new list of America’s best Halloween shops. Psycho Sisters in Atlanta ranked 12th, while Ensemble Sewing & Costumes in Augusta came in 59th.

Montana Capital surveyed shoppers across the country to compile the rankings.

What’s Important: Most Georgians are keeping their Halloween spending tight. According to the survey, 65% percent are using only cash or debit cards, and more than half say they plan to cut back this year compared to last year.

Between the Lines: The pressure to spend isn’t just coming from inside the house.

Parents say kids drive 46 percent of Halloween spending pressure, but friends and social media al

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