McDonough is the latest local municipality to raise the minimum wage for its workers. The City Council voted at its February 18 regular meeting to approve a request from the… Read more »
Frank Hancock was busy right up to his final moments at the Henry County Extension Office. He was scheduled to spend Monday, his last day on the job, planting potatoes… Read more »
The Locust Grove City Council voted at its February 7 regular meeting to approve the issuance of $6.955 million in general obligation bonds. The move is in anticipation of expected… Read more »
The Hampton City Council voted at its February 8 regular meeting to approve a preliminary concept plan submitted for a 47.42-acre planned development with a mix of houses and townhomes… Read more »
Henry County’s most notorious unsolved murder case is the subject of a new book written by someone who lived here when it happened. “May All of You and God Forgive… Read more »
A Stockbridge man will spend the rest of his life in prison after entering a guilty plea in two murders. Dennis Lane, 42, pled guilty February 1 in Henry County… Read more »
An Atlanta-based company is moving into the former Snapper plant in McDonough and creating 100 new jobs, according to a recent announcement by county officials. This will be the second… Read more »
An alcoholic beverage ordinance adopted a year ago in McDonough on a trial basis has been made permanent.The City Council voted Jan. 18 to approve the ordinance, which was set… Read more »
Reginald Scandrett had an eventful first year as Henry County’s sheriff in 2021. Taking office at the beginning of the year after winning the 2020 election over nine challengers, Scandrett… Read more »
After about nine months on the job, Greg Cannon had enough. Cannon gave no prior notice to his peers when he announced at the beginning of the February 1 regular… Read more »