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Henry pursues new instructional software system
School officials are looking into obtaining a new district-wide software system they say will give educators, students, and parents more tools to evaluate student academic progress.
HENRY SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: May 16, 2012
Flippen pupils get honors in National Math Contest
HENRY BUSINESS: Kroger kicks off Miracle Balloons charity
Kroger stores in the Atlanta area have kicked off their annual “Miracle Balloons” fund-raiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — a member hospital of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).
Henry’s JROTC units achieve ‘Distinguished Unit’ status
Many of Henry County’s established Navy and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units are counting successes from hard-fought battles in riflery, drilling, orienteering and academics.
Gas prices continue slide
Oil hits its lowest cost since last December
Pessimistic economic news across the globe caused the price of a barrel of oil to drop to its lowest point of the year, according to officials with AAA Auto Club Group.
Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp expands reach
Registration opens Tuesday, May 15
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will host its third Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp this June and July.
Mother, former teacher, overcomes brain tumor
Inspired, she becomes artist, health coach
If Wendy Menard’s artwork appears inspired, it is because it is — evoking her passion for life, and her desire to elevate others.
BOE’s proposed budget excludes furloughs
Unpaid furlough days have been omitted from a proposed budget that school board members in Henry County are reviewing for the upcoming school year.
Letter carriers help ‘Stamp Out Hunger!’
20th annual nationwide food drive Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 20th Annual Nationwide “Stamp Out Hunger!” Food Drive on Saturday.
Georgia Power reports popularity of education initiative
More than 56,000 Georgia schoolchildren are learning about energy efficiency and the electric utility industry, through a statewide Georgia Power education initiative aimed at third-, fifth-and eighth-graders.