Creating art does not come naturally to everyone, but sometimes, the urge to get creative can bring beautiful results. McDonough resident Yasna Grainger has not been an artist her entire life, but she has found a calling in working with acrylic paint. Acrylic, according to Grainger, is “her favorite medium due to its forgiving nature.”...
Dr. Andrea Carter may have settled into her retirement home in Henry County, but she is far from being retired. In recent years, the career educator has embarked on a new venture that allows her to “stay in the conversation,” as she puts it, on a topic that is near and dear to her heart—student...
Remember the vintage Timex commercial adage “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? The same can be said of 90-year-old clock repairman/maker Richard Storer, who lives in Hampton with his daughter. Like the 1960s commercial, this experienced repairman/maker “keeps on ticking” by servicing hundreds of clocks and watches with meticulous care. Once owning and...
Cathy Ray grew up in the small town of Fulton, Kentucky. She was the baby of 11 children in a blended family. Her Dad was a mechanic who never finished school, and her mom was a faithful woman. Cathy loved her parents greatly! Cathy grew up very poor and was determined to get an education...
Former Henry County Schools student Bryce Mullins graduated from Locust Grove High School in May. Mullins shared that it was a day he did not believe he would ever get to experience due to multiple roadblocks along his educational journey. Mullins was a freshman attending Locust Grove High School when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and...
Some food connoisseurs in Henry County and surrounding areas feel there is a lack of authentic Georgia barbecue. One local restaurant in Locust Grove is doing everything possible to fill that void. Shorty’s BBQ and More had its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the help of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce in the...
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...
Brandi Benson decided to put her college education on hold to join the United States Army in 2008. After months of basic and advanced training stateside, she was deployed to the ongoing war in Iraq in December. She was placed close to the front lines, where constant explosions and hostile activities were ongoing. She was...
Before he was born, 17-year-old Mekhi Floyd faced life-threatening challenges. His mom, Altovise Floyd, became concerned about a month before her due date, having noticed limited movement by Mekhi. Seeking medical care, it was determined that she would need to have her baby boy right away and so labor was induced. Mere hours after his...
Chris Bradley sees wood differently from the average person. “I’ve always loved the artistry of the natural product that wood is, and the entirety of its lifespan – from a tiny little seed into a full tree, into processed lumber, into furniture or houses, after which the wood can then be reprocessed again and turned...