There’s something very special and intriguing about fellowship, good food, and good music. Stockbridge’s Tasty Tuesdays Food Truck summer tradition combined all these, creating a wonderful evening in Henry County. The City of Stockbridge opened the lower parking area at Clark Community Park from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for some great, hot food, socializing,...
Though her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, local artist Alea Hurst is thrilled to have her work featured in a gallery close to home. Hurst currently has several paintings on display at The Georgian Gallery in McDonough. A graduate of the University of Georgia and the Savannah College of Art...
Steamed Mussels A favorite among diners at Pasta Max Cafe, Owner and Chef Douglas Zitz shares the recipe for his Steamed Mussels. Ingredients: 20 Fresh mussels 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic 4oz dry white wine 2oz heavy cream 2oz whole butter Pinch of salt & fresh ground pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon...
Henry County Master Gardeners are busy planning their annual county symposium. Since 2017, with the exception of 2020, Henry County Master Gardeners have held the event in the extension office on Lake Dow Road. The symposiums are hosted to educate the public on horticultural matters and establish community relationships. This year’s theme is “Ready, Set,...
A new facility in McDonough is now open to help people with their physical therapy needs. Hands of Hope Physical Therapy & Wellness, a company based in the northeastern United States, has partnered with Total Athlete Sports Complex on McDonough Parkway to open a dedicated sports rehabilitation facility, although other rehab services are available there...
Love is a funny concept. In our culture, we say we love everything, from sports and food to our spouses and kids. I was browsing through a student’s Instagram page and noticed something strange in their bio. Under their profile picture, they had four emojis listed in this order: a heart, a cross, a taco,...
The City of McDonough is celebrating and reflecting on 200 years of history. Citizen engagement plays a pivotal role in the growth and prosperity of any city. It strengthens the bond between local authorities and residents, enhances decision-making processes, and fosters a sense of ownership and pride within the community. In the City of McDonough,...
In 2006, at eight months pregnant, Lori Beth Blaney was in a head-on automobile accident resulting in the loss of her daughter Rachel. In the aftermath, Blaney began to look for others online who experienced loss and researched how to begin to heal. During her search, a few similarities stood out to her from those...
A part of Henry County history is coming back to life. “So much history, so much beauty! A gem of Hampton,” says Kendra Sutherland, the woman taking on the task of a historic fixer-upper. Now this big city girl is calling Hampton home after falling in love with a house, originally built in 1900, that...
People from near and far are interrupting their travels on I-75 and stopping in Henry County for a new sporting adventure. What started as an ordinary recreational offering for local residents is rapidly growing into something much bigger. J.P. Moseley Park has become a destination of choice for many aficionados of disc golf, one of...