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How Sweet It Is

How Sweet It Is

Running a restaurant can be a daunting task, and sometimes the only people who truly know what it’s like are other people in the business. David Maiolo, operating partner of Sweet Auburn BBQ, and Patrick McHugh, owner of 15th St. Pizza & Pub, had some mutual friends and started talking about work and the Henry...

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A Winning Recipe

A Winning Recipe

When you pass Piedmont Henry Hospital these days, you can’t help but see the construction of a brand-new patient tower. In 2026, the hospital will have 96 new patient rooms, as well as a brand-new kitchen, cafeteria, and doctor’s lounge. Until then, the dietary department, with its recently doubled staff, will continue to provide three...

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Healthy Eating Around Town

Healthy Eating Around Town

A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go out to eat. While some doctors may recommend eating at home more to stay healthy, Dr. Priya Shah, a physician and Aylo Health’s clinical director also wants patients to be realistic. “Having healthy eating habits...

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Placing Food on Tables and Hope in Hearts

Placing Food on Tables and Hope in Hearts

For nearly 35 years, the Helping in His Name Ministries Food Pantry has been a crucial area of support for Henry County residents in need, providing necessary grocery assistance. Currently serving just over 1,100 families by appointment only once a month, the nonprofit organization distributes more than 220 pounds of meat, bread, fruit, vegetables, canned...

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Home Cooking

Home Cooking

The Green Front Cafe has been a part of Stockbridge history since 1947. Originally owned and operated by Carrie Mae Hambrick for over 50 years, the restaurant was purchased by Diane Miller, and her daughter, Malana, in 2018. “We purchased the Green Front Cafe because this is a landmark in the community,” said Miller. “This...

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Firehouse Kitchen Ablaze

Firehouse Kitchen Ablaze

Although retired from the fire department after 28 years, former Henry County Fire Department Captain Jorge Rodriguez can often be found at various Henry County Fire Department locations, visiting with former coworkers or, sometimes, cooking them dinner. His presence in the kitchen is not uncommon as that was one of his specialties when on the...

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Path to Good Eats

Path to Good Eats

Antonio Patterson has taken a somewhat roundabout path to his current position as owner of a successful Henry County restaurant. “The Lord works in mysterious ways,” he said. “It was all in God’s plan because I didn’t plan on owning a restaurant or even cooking. I was just trying to figure things out.” After high...

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Ranchitos and Recipes

Ranchitos and Recipes

When Sheena Castellanos decided to go on a mission trip with other Strong Rock Christian School families to Nicaragua, the original plan was to help build ranchitos – small sheds – while also teaching families about the love of God. However, a new mission arose when Castellanos arrived at the village and observed the food...

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Grown with Love

Grown with Love

In 2003 a Master Gardener steering committee took Daniel Webster’s quote – “Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of humanity.” – to heart with an interest to design and build the county’s first community garden. With the assistance of the director of the Heritage Senior Center...