Halloween can be spooky AND fun for all children, but may be a little trickier for those on the autism spectrum. So how can you, as a neighbor, friend, or community organizer, help make this and other Fall festivities LESS spooky and MORE fun for these more sensitive children? “Large events can be unpredictable and...
My recent return to the land of the Inca culture was a special time. Our second trip to Peru, in May of this year, felt even more special than the first. We began in Cusco, where we reunited with our friend Alvaro. He is an expert in Inca culture and a close family friend of...
Imagine undergoing multiple surgeries to correct chronic knee pain but finding no relief. This was the reality of Arlene Randle’s life earlier this year. “I had four different surgeries to try to fix my knee problems, everything but a knee replacement,” she said. “I was in physical therapy because I had developed a limp in...
We have all seen an old western movie where the sheriff hammers a Most Wanted Poster on the outside wall of the local jailhouse, and we’ve seen episodes of “America’s Most Wanted” where the host documents the search for society’s evildoers. Those two words, “Most Wanted,” have always implied the ongoing pursuit of lawbreakers in...
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...