Henry Herald
Commissioners recognize american Heart Month
At its Tuesday, Feb. 3 meeting, the Henry County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing February as American Heart Month. The Atlanta Heart Associates accepted the proclamation on behalf of those affected by cardiovascular...
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‘PROUD TO SERVE’
The Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) six-member Board of Directors re-elected its slate of officers to serve in the same capacity for 2026. Those officers and members serving on the Authority Board this year include: ♦ Warren Holder, HCWA Chairman...
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Dutchtown Middle student wins Henry County Spelling bee
MCDONOUGH — Niara Winslett, a seventh-grader at Dutchtown Middle School, is Henry County Schools’ 2026 Spelling Bee champion. Families joined HCS personnel in supporting students in the district-wide Spelling Bee held Jan. 16 at the McDonough...
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FROM NANA’S LOVE TO CHILDREN’S BOOKS
— Long before Annette Bentley-Smith ever imagined herself as a children’s book author, she was a daughter listening to poetry, a mother answering hard questions and a grandmother reading bedtime stories whenever she could. Storytelling, she says, has...
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Henry County Schools celebrates winter graduates
Henry County Schools hosted winter graduation Jan. 23 at the Fairview Performing Arts Center. “Join us in congratulating our exceptional graduates as we celebrate the diligence and perseverance that culminated in this milestone,” the school system said...
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HONORING A DREAM
Cheer teams, marching bands, Beta Clubs and JROTC units representing schools across the district honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the annual MLK Peace March and Parade at the McDonough Performing Arts Center on Monday. “Special...
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Day of Service honors legacy of dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
STOCKBRIDGE — Local residents honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday morning with a community clean-up along Campground Road. Stockbridge City Council member Elton Alexander led the Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service Community Clean-up...
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WILLIAMS BEGINS TERM AS STOCKBRIDGE MAYOR
Stockbridge began the new year under new leadership as Jayden Williams was sworn in as mayor on Jan. 2 and oversaw his first City Council meeting Monday, marking a historic transition for the city and the rise of one of its youngest elected...
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Varner takes office as new Mcdonough mayor
McDonough swore in its new mayor, Kamali “Kam” Varner, on Dec. 30, after her historic election as one of the city’s youngest elected leaders to rise from City Council to the mayor’s office and the first mayor to grow up in the historic Blacksville...
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WORLD CHAMPION
— From Nov. 4 to 11, Locust Grove resident Bryce Francis competed in the World Games in Oslo, Norway, where he represented the United States. During the competition, he was crowned as a World Champion — winning a gold medal in Point Sparring and two...
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A historic day
All four of Henry County’s mayors came together Friday for the swearing-in ceremony of new Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams. Williams, left, is pictured with new McDonough Mayor Kamali Varner, Hampton Mayor Ann Tarpley and Locust Grove Mayor Carlos...
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HCWA rings in the new year with six industry awards
— The Henry County Water Authority is ringing in the New Year by celebrating six industry awards received at the year-end Fall Conference of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals, which recognized the utility as one of the best water and sewer...
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A look back at 2025 in Henry County
As 2025 is nearly in the books here is a glance at some of the top stories from year. mCdONOUGH LIbrary CeLebraTeS GraNd reOPeNING The McDonough Library celebrated a grand reopening in January after major renovations. SCHOOL bOard OKS mObILe WeaPONS...
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‘A MEANINGFUL IMPACT’
— For recent Kennesaw State University graduate Toni-Ann McKenzie, entrepreneurship is more than products and profits — it’s about making an impact. A double major in entrepreneurship and management in the Michael J. Coles College of Business,...
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Shaq-a-Claus brings Christmas joy to Fairview
Fairview Elementary received a special visit Tuesda, Dec. 16 from Shaq-a-Claus, aka Shaquille O’Neal. Students were surprised by a fully stocked, decorated gym filled with gifts, including toys, bikes, backpacks, shoes, coats and socks. “A big thank...
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‘THEY CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE’
LOCUST GROVE — For the past six years, Hands for Humanity at Locust Grove High School has provided toys to less fortunate students in the Henry County community. On Friday, Dec. 12, Hands for Humanity hosted its annual Donation Day toy drive event,...
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Christmas at Nash Farm Park
Henry County Parks and Recreation hosted a Christmas Festival Saturday at Nash Farm Park in Hampton. The event featured photos with Santa, holiday characters, games, food, hayride, hot cocoa, candy cane drops, a drone show and more. Here are some...
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Giving Bowl helps more than 200 local families
More than 200 families were helped in the recent Ninth Annual Giving Bowl, sponsored by the Blankies 4 My Buddies Foundation. The event was held Dec. 6 at Avalon Park in McDonough. Blankies 4 My Buddies Foundation was founded by current Eagle’s...
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‘The beginning of a legacy’
MCDONOUGH — On July 7, 2025, 15 cadets began their journey at the new Henry County Police Department Regional Training Academy. On Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, all 15 were celebrated at the Henry County Administrative as the Academy’s first graduating...
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