Construction began on Piedmont Henry Hospital’s new patient tower in April of 2024. Since the day CEO David Kent rode into the groundbreaking event on a front loader, over 400 men and women have worked on the massive expansion and renovation project, keeping it on budget and ahead of schedule. The first patient in the new tower was originally scheduled for August 2026, but it is now expected in June. Crews will spend the next few months equipping the rooms and getting the tower ready for occupancy. The $212 million project increases Piedmont Henry’s bed capacity by 112 beds. The...
Nurturing Bright Futures
Access to the education, training, and experiences that prepare students for the workforce is typically associated with college classrooms rather than high school campuses. However, in Henry County Schools, students develop these competencies long before they receive a diploma. HCS’ mission is to empower all students with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society, and its Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program does just that through rigorous programming rooted in real-world applications. As early as sixth grade, students explore careers, including automotive technology, cybersecurity, engineering, entrepreneurship, information technology, and robotics. An innovative curriculum, 50...
A Legacy In STEAM
For more than three decades he has stood at the front of classrooms, the sidelines of football fields, and behind the quiet decisions that shape education. He discovered his passion for education in college and began teaching and coaching at the age of 22, “I felt I could have a positive impact on students’ lives.” Dr. Watson forged an inspiring path through his education career that included years of teaching and coaching to working as an assistant principal, principal and onto administration. He recognized a need for STEAM programs in Henry County schools and embarked on creating the first program...
Zade Our Hero
Zade was a charismatic three-year-old who was all boy, wanted to be outside with his brothers, was the family’s comedian, and loved his toys. His life was suddenly and tragically cut short when he drowned on a spring day in 2024 at a friend’s house. His parents, Michelle and Tyler Rachels, felt they needed to do something to help prevent such a tragedy from happening to someone else. They wanted to spread awareness about teaching children to swim and water safety. They planned and had their first event not long after his death, “A Day for Zade,” to raise awareness...
A Miraculous Place for a Miracle Young Man
Before he was born, 17-year-old Mekhi Floyd faced life-threatening challenges. His mom, Altovise Floyd, became concerned about a month before...
Beautiful Legacy – Remembering Greg Horton
Greg Horton was not the type of person to seek the spotlight. Somehow, though, it found him. Not in a...
It’s Never too Late to Try Something New
For decades, Amy Iketani toyed with the idea of being a writer. In her early fifties, she decided to go...
Personal Investments
In the process of building financial portfolios, where and how we invest our resources is of great importance. If one...
Far East Meets South
Sweet Auburn BBQ started with a trailer in Atlanta and continued growing in popularity to now two restaurants, one on...
Path to Good Eats
Antonio Patterson has taken a somewhat roundabout path to his current position as owner of a successful Henry County restaurant....
Healthy Eating Around Town
A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go...