If you wandered Southlake Mall in the early 1980s, you know there was a restaurant called Subs, Salads, and Soups. Owned and operated by Empson Fogle and his son, the restaurant eventually left the mall and became Fogle’s. When they moved to Rock Quarry Rd. in 2006, the name changed to Empson’s Deli as a...
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at Creekside Christian Academy may be young, but its vision is anything but small. In just its second year, the chapter is redefining what it means to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly evolving world. Under the direction of Anne Dammel, Creekside’s Director of Marketing and lead...
Local and state community organizations, businesses and leaders came together to make soccer more accessible to Henry County residents of all ages. “Growing up in Henry County there was nowhere to just play soccer — we had to hop fences and find random fields,” admits Sam Morrison, now director of operations for Georgia Revolution FC,...
Energy drinks may seem like a quick fix for tired kids and teens, but the health risks can outweigh the benefits. According to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Electrophysiologist Dr. Robert Whitehill, the high levels of caffeine and other stimulants commonly found in these beverages can cause significant stress on a child’s heart. Energy drinks are...
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...
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...
A Houston native is bringing a Mexican-American breakfast fusion to Henry County. “It’s becoming the Mexican IHOP,” admits Locust Grove resident Marina del Cielo Fisher, owner of Cafe del Cielo. “We don’t really have in this area a breakfast spot that serves that.” The cafe opened in October 2025 on Racetrack Road, serving breakfast all...
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.”...
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...
Growing up in Florida, Sara McCracken saw a lot of rocket launches. She knew from an early age she loved space, and she loved to read. “I didn’t know a lot of kids who went to the space section of Barnes & Noble before they went to the fun section,” she said with a laugh....