Henry County Government and the Henry County Water Authority partnered with American Legion Post 516 to operate a donation drive over the Easter weekend. They collected much-needed supplies for people in Newnan who were impacted by the devastating tornado that hit the city late last month.

Commission Chair Carlotta Harrell, District I Commissioner Johnny Wilson, Police Chief Mark Amerman, American Legion Post 516 Commander Alton Head, along with American Legion members, Water Authority employees and the Henry County PD, participated in the donation drive.  Henry County officers escorted the loaded trailers to Newnan, and members of the HCWA staff provided transport and helped load and unload the trailers at the destination.

During the trip to Newnan, Harrell drove through the parts of the city that were devastated from tornado damage. She said that the tornado destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 homes there.

“Henry County is proud to collaborate with American Legion Post 516 and the community to help our neighbors in Newnan who were so horribly affected by the recent tornado. I want to thank everyone who donated water, supplies and time to this relief effort,” said Harrell.