In cold weather, bodies lose heat faster than they can produce it, which can lead to serious health problems like hypothermia or frostbite. Child and teen athletes who participate in or attend cold-weather sports may be at risk for these and other cold-related illnesses or injuries. “While anyone practicing or competing in cold temperatures is at risk for cold-related illness and injury, there are some groups who need to be particularly careful out in the elements,” says Children’s Athletic Trainer Tiffany Swales. “Young athletes are at greater risk for cold-weather injuries because they are genetically predisposed. Extra precautions should be...
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As an eye doctor, daily I educate my patients on rods and cones. Both are photoreceptors present in the retina, but cones are the ones that allow us to distinguish colors. Cones are a little slower, as they have more detail to process from different wavelengths. Cones are also the main photoreceptors of our central vision. So, let’s ask ourselves – what if we take away the heavy stuff in a photo for our cones to process? Let’s take away color and have our central vision process an image that is easier to digest. Let’s make it more simplistic, the...
Connecting Henry excited for growth and [positive] change
Heading into its 28th anniversary in 2024, Connecting Henry is “readjusting and refocusing” to allow for new opportunities to support the Henry County community. Connecting Henry has undergone some recent changes, including becoming the Health and Human Services Department for the City of McDonough and moving to a new address, 162 Keys Ferry Street in McDonough. “We’re still here and are still committed to helping children and families in Henry County,” said Barbara Coleman, executive director of Connecting Henry. The organization remains a nonprofit as well as a member of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership with a mission to connect...
Pivotal Moments
Pivotal moments are what one Henry County artist credits with shaping his life. Dr. Zerric Clinton, a local teacher and one of the resident artists at The Gallery at Hood Street in McDonough, takes a look back at some of the key influencers in his life and his art. “I’ve been creating art pretty much my whole life,” shares Dr. Clinton, but it was through drawing contests that he gained attention. “I used to win art shows.” As a teenager, Dr. Clinton experienced one of his first pivotal moments with one of his high school teachers, Dorothy Pope, who he...
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...
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...
Personal Investments
In the process of building financial portfolios, where and how we invest our resources is of great importance. If one...
Robo-Writer
(Local 3rd Grade student has“itch” for inventing robots and writing books) By JD Hardin As far back as many of...
Panola Mountain’s Hidden Face
The gates to Panola Mountain State Park are nestled under tall grey pines in the northern parts of Henry County....
Moses To The Rescue
My wife Bobbie and I have had dogs all of our lives. All sizes and shapes: purebred, mixed breeds and...
Happiness and Homemade Goodness
The smell of freshly made waffle cones and a warm “Welcome Home” greets each person who enters Welcome Home Creamery...
A Song Worth Sharing (Again)
The immediate impression one gets from David Ellis is that of a man at peace, and for someone who wakes...