Everyone thinks of something different when they hear the word “summertime.” Lazy days at the pool, road trips, baseball—all of these come to mind. For me, summertime equals grilling time. Whether it’s grilling chicken wings, hamburgers, sausages or some great steaks, summer is about spending small moments with family and enjoying some great food along...
At the heart of Henry County’s 2024 Goodbye Summer Festival, amid the lively music, the delicious aroma from various food trucks, and family fun all around, were the sounds of clippers, laughter, and meaningful connection. At the center of this was Terah Da Barber, a professional barber with a heart for serving the community, and...
A day at the spa like no other. True Rest Float Spa allows you to float effortlessly in a pod filled with warm water and 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. The experience is like floating on air, eliminating the forces of gravity. “This allows muscles to fully relax, the spine to decompress, and the mind...
Henry County Schools’ mission to empower all students with exceptional opportunities that lead to success in a global society includes embedding STEM learning at every level. That mission, driven by the district’s goal to become a regional leader in STEM, is already yielding results, especially with one notable example at Ola High School. OHS VEX...
Outpatient Procedures at South Atlanta Vascular Institute May Provide Relief The patients of South Atlanta Vascular Institute (SAVI) have often been in pain for a long time. They attribute the feelings as typical symptoms of aging and feel all they can do is simply carry on as best they can. They may have even seen...
Henry County’s largest and most popular sporting venue is also a source of significant financial assistance for young people in need throughout the region and the state. Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) was founded in 1982 in Charlotte by the late Bruton Smith, who owned and operated several NASCAR racing facilities. He did it as a...
Nestled beside Scoops on the McDonough Square is The Square Knot, a lovely hideaway where people gather to shop, craft and socialize. Ironically, it was on a Scoop’s bench that the store came to life, birthed from frustration over the lack of quality fiber arts stores south of Atlanta. “My husband I were sitting on...
Henry County once stood alone as the last Georgia county without a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program to help local children in foster care. Although Henry CASA officially launched in 2023, many people remain unaware of the program’s existence. Executive Director Lisa Dawodu hopes to change that. “I am ecstatic to be here,” said...
The movement of the seasons from Spring to Summer is powerful! We see the world slowly open up as Spring begins. Trees bud, flowers bloom, grass (or weeds at my house) turns green, and the layer of thick, yellow pollen coats everything. Like all things seasonal, the buds on trees, early blooms on flowers, the...
If you’ve been wondering what happened to your favorite husband-and-wife eye doctor team from McDonough, wonder no more—Drs. Scot and Brenda Werner are back and seeing patients at their brand-new location in Locust Grove. After more than 16 years serving the community through their former practice, McDonough Family EyeCare, the Werners have opened a new...