The story was tragic and the judgment swift, though justice never really showed up for those who needed it most. For those who lived in Henry County in the 1970s, Jerry Banks, a local African American man, was the name on everyone’s tongue. He was convicted for the brutal murders of Marvin King, a Jonesboro High School band director, and Melanie Ann Hartsfield, a college student. Both were white. Their bodies were found off Rock Quarry Road by Jerry Banks. Within one hundred and seven days, Banks was sentenced to death with no motive and little evidence. A lifelong Henry...
All In a Day’s Work
Serving and protecting Henry County is the business of Officer Todd Powell and his K9 partner, Erin. Officer Powell has...
Rachel’s Gift
On December 5, 2006, a precious baby girl named Rachel was seven weeks away from being born when her family...
