Henry Daily Herald

Mother, former teacher, overcomes brain tumor

May 11, 2012

If Wendy Menard’s artwork appears inspired, it is because it is — evoking her passion for life, and her desire to elevate others.

Sock Monkeys for Jesus

Bethel Baptist women honor friend’s memory, minister to children

When Carolyn Dukes, a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Jonesboro, passed away unexpectedly in March, nobody would have predicted that her memory would live on with a Sock Monkey ministry — but it has.

Training aimed at keeping churches safe

Registration is under way for the Church Safety and Security Program scheduled for Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, located at 120 Henry Pkwy., in McDonough.

McDonough gears up for Geranium Festival

The downtown Square in the City of McDonough will be in full bloom next weekend for the annual Geranium Festival. It will be held on May 19, from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m. It is sponsored, for the 35th straight year, by the McDonough Lions Club.

Pet of the week — Tidbit

Tidbit is just one of the many kittens and cats needing to be adopted.

Update: Hampton traffic to be diverted two days for movie filming

Hampton Police are preparing for road closures to make way for the filming of the movie “Identity Theft.”

Lax Attacks!

No sport can compare with lacrosse’s growth, and the Southern Crescent is looking to catch up

The single mother would now have even more on her plate. She couldn’t make it to the standing-room-only rally, because she had to work

Jonesboro jazz concert moving to Lee Street park

A sluggish response from Clayton County officials, on whether this week’s “Jazz Under the Stars in Jonesboro” concert can be held on county property, has forced city leaders to make a last-minute change on the event’s location, organizers have confirmed.

100 Percent Star: Stockbridge’s Chase Wainscott an actor, model

“Let’s get right down to business,” demands a young boy, nattily attired in a business suit, as he strolls into a board room followed by other youngsters. They are greeted by adults seated around a table.

Piedmont Henry volunteers honored at annual banquet

Two individuals were recently honored for their volunteer efforts at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Hospital to screen for blood pressure, risk of stroke for free

Piedmont Henry Hospital has scheduled a pair of free blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments, in the coming weeks, as part of National Stroke Awareness Month, in May.

Locust Grove Day features family festivities

Live music for dancing in the street

An assemblage of more than 175 food, arts, and crafts vendors, will set the stage this Saturday, for the 2012 Locust Grove Day celebration.

Participation high in this year’s ‘Taste of Henry’

Hundreds jammed the Jason T. Harper Event Center, Friday, to enjoy good food and fellowship, and to support the 11th Annual Taste of Henry fund-raiser.

Food, art, racing to attract weekend visitors

Pound cake contest among festivities

Thousands of patrons are expected in McDonough Friday for the annual Taste of Henry fund-raiser.