Well, it’s still with us, isn’t it. The vaccine came around at the start of the year. Delighted people lined up to get it. Spring came and we all breathed… Read more »
At the time Henry County was established in 1821, small settlements were springing up and eventually growing into towns. Our four cities were incorporated in the following order: McDonough (1823),… Read more »
In the last couple of years, I’ve started having trouble remembering proper names — maybe the last name of someone I’ve known for years, maybe the title of a movie… Read more »
Sometimes you finish reading a book and you think, “that story couldn’t have taken place anywhere else.” Another way of putting it is that the setting itself is as much… Read more »
If you’re a baby-boomer who grew up in the rural South, you may have memories of the old-time camp meetings. I have a vague recollection of a cluster of tents… Read more »
He’s a funny guy with a unique–sometimes warped–perspective on almost everything. This is the reason I sometimes break my no-nonfiction rule and dip my toe into the Bryson pond. If… Read more »
When researching Henry County’s past, it becomes obvious that the character of the county is determined by its individual citizens, workers and nurturers who were dedicated to their home. This… Read more »
True confession: I only value the internet for two things – keeping up with emails and buying stuff I don’t need. Oh sure, I can google with the best of… Read more »
Life in Henry County must have been extremely hard during the Civil War years. The county was barely 40 years old, and most people lived simple lives on small farms. … Read more »
We’re all creatures of habit, usually unconscious habit. At your favorite restaurant, do you always go to the same table or booth? Do you try for the same parking… Read more »