A public library’s primary mission has not changed in decades. The exact methods by which a library meets its community’s needs can be a constantly moving target, mainly because of changes in technology. This is the reasoning behind the planned renovations at the McDonough Public Library just off Hwy 81, east of downtown. At the...
Are you looking for a unique night on the town? Look no further than Southern Ghost Tours in McDonough. Southern Ghost Tours has become well known in the McDonough area since its rebrand in 2020. The revamped tours seek to tell true stories of McDonough and those who once lived here…and some who may have...
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,...
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 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...
In the heart of Locust Grove, a blossoming paradise awaits those seeking vibrant colors, fresh scents, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. Strickland Farms, owned by Thomas and Tara Strickland, is a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of a dream. What began as a personal journey of healing has grown...
A.C. McCullers has always been passionate about sports. Throughout high school, McCullers participated in football, baseball, basketball, and track. He then moved on to play football in college at the University of Chattanooga. After graduating from college, his love for sports influenced him to begin coaching. He took his first job in 1968 as the...
Since its opening in 2013, Fusion Restaurant and Bar has seen increasing popularity in the Henry County community. It is located off Highway 155 in McDonough, and Owner and Operator Sherif Riad cautions that looks can be deceiving, as Fusion Restaurant & Bar is attached to a gas station. “That was the hardest thing in...
T&T Meats shares a favorite family recipe that’s also popular with customers Angie Dixon has been enjoying her family’s smothered steak ever since she was a little girl, and her mother came up with the delicious recipe. It quickly became a favorite that had everyone rushing to the dinner table. “When I married, it became...