The story of what is now known as the Bennett Family of Companies is the prototypical American success story. It is about how a half-century of hard work combined with an exceptional emphasis on faith and family led to the existence of one of the most successful private companies in Henry County. The full Bennett...
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Piedmont Henry Hospital’s Front Door
Observation unit: Julie Churchman, RN, Andrea Santaloci, R, and PCT Lisa Jackson are some of the team members who keep things moving in Piedmont Henry’s Observation Unit. The emergency department at a hospital is typically not where anyone hopes to spend their day or evening. However, when you or a loved one are having a...
Family Roots Farm: A Tradition of Quality and Community
Nestled in the heart of Henry County lies a hidden gem of agricultural excellence and community spirit: Family Roots Farm. Owned and operated by Marisa and Scott Craig, this local cattle farm is a testament to the Craig family’s dedication to sustainable farming, quality products, and the joys of working together as a family. Specializing...
50 Years of Serving Henry County
Sure, being a firefighter involves risking your life to help others in the event of an emergency, but it’s also about finding your second family. “Hanging out at the kitchen table with the crew is the most comfortable place in the world,” explains Billy Petite, current assistant chief of EMS operations with the Henry County...
Far East Meets South
Sweet Auburn BBQ started with a trailer in Atlanta and continued growing in popularity to now two restaurants, one on North Highland Avenue in Atlanta and one at 1828 Jonesboro Road in McDonough. The McDonough location, co-owned by David Maiolo, celebrated its one-year anniversary in December and is building a solid reputation among area foodies...
It’s Never too Late to Try Something New
For decades, Amy Iketani toyed with the idea of being a writer. In her early fifties, she decided to go for it. Her mother’s passing and a trip back to her hometown in Pennsylvania gave her the final motivation she needed, and in September of 2023, she officially became a published author. “I started dabbling...
Grace Bats Cleanup
Scott Mayo and Matt Settle have known each other for over twenty years, playing high school baseball against each other. Settle played for Stockbridge High School and Mayo for Union Grove. Both men went on to play college baseball. Over the years, the two Henry County men always envisioned going into business together in some...
Disc Golf, Anyone?
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...
Beautiful Legacy – Remembering Greg Horton
Greg Horton was not the type of person to seek the spotlight. Somehow, though, it found him. Not in a flashy way, but in the steady way he quietly stepped up to fill the needs he saw in his community. After years of selling his barnwood products on consignment and at craft fairs, he and...
Charge into the Future
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy Celebrates Academic Signing Day National Signing Day for athletes announcing their intentions to attend and play sports for a certain college has grown in popularity over the years. So much so that television networks like ESPN sometimes cover the moment an athlete announces his or her decision. Several years ago, Eagle’s...