Category: Community
Cannon wins District 3 seat
Greg Cannon will remain on the Henry County Board of Commissioners at least 18 more months. The District 3 incumbent dominated the June 15 special election with 72 percent of… Read more »
McDonough City Council updates
Business at the June 3 regular meeting of the McDonough City Council included a thumbs-up on an upcoming development, a look at increasing fees on future developments, and several expenditures… Read more »
Old Timers and Newcomers: Henry County through 200 Years
By Dr. Charles PendleyContributing Writer This year, 2021, is our county’s Bicentennial year, marking 200 years since our County’s founding by an act of the state legislature on May 15,… Read more »
Senior Services upgrades vehicles for Meals on Wheels program
The Henry County Senior Services Department recently upgraded their Meals on Wheels vehicles to new vans that will better assist with the process of delivering meals to Henry County seniors…. Read more »
McGarity to represent Henry in forestry pageant
Hannah McGarity of Stockbridge will represent Henry County in the Miss Georgia Forestry Pageant on June 27 in Tifton. Her title is Miss Henry County Forestry Queen. The winners of… Read more »
Applications sought for Master Gardener scholarship
The Henry County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program is granting a $1000 scholarship to a 2021 graduating Henry County High School student. This student must be intent on pursuing a… Read more »
Ola Middle’s VEX Robotics Team brings home championship
Ola Middle School VEX Robotics Team 5203G wrapped up their showing at the 2021 VRC Middle School Live Remote World Championships held May 17-22, 2021. The team qualified for the… Read more »
Animal Control stepping up patrols for Operation Cool Down
With warm temperatures upon us, Henry County Animal Care and Control is once again stepping up patrols to be on the lookout for pets left in hot cars. Too often,… Read more »
Bicentennial events on the horizon
The Henry County Bicentennial Steering Committee met recently to discuss ways to get more community involvement to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Henry County, along with proposing ideas for future… Read more »