GRIFFIN — Southern Crescent Technical College recently announced the nomination of 24 students for the 2016 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership.

MCDONOUGH — Residents from all over the south enjoyed a a night of fun, laughter and deliverance at the John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir concert at Tabernacle of Praise Church International.

McDONOUGH — The 7th Annual Veteran’s Day Service will be held at Heritage Park’s Veteran’s Wall of Honor.

DAWSONVILLE — Splashes of yellow, red and orange were visible as far as the eye could see along the Blue Ridge Mountains this weekend.

McDONOUGH — Teens in McDonough have an opportunity to receive driver’s education training through Southern Crescent Technical College.

McDONOUGH — Flippen Elementary teachers and students are keeping a legacy alive through a pumpkin-decorating charity project called “Patricia’s Pumpkin Patch.”

McDONOUGH — State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the newest group of students from across the state to serve on his Student Advisory Council, and two of the 110 students selected are from Henry County Schools.

McDONOUGH — Third-graders at Rock Spring Elementary recently got a chance to meet in person with state and local government officials.

McDONOUGH — Central Georgia EMC, an electric membership cooperative headquartered in Jackson, delivered 22 checks this month totaling $93,430 to area Chambers of Commerce, school boards, and Industrial Development Authorities throughout its service territory, including Henry County.

Nori may look like a run-of-the-mill plain gray tabby, but she’s a special girl. She came into the shelter pregnant and took care of her babies until they were placed. Then she nursed another litter. She has been at the shelter since June and is in dire need of placement herself. See Nori by…

McDONOUGH — Dreams are coming true in Henry County next month.

McDONOUGH — Halloween fun will haunt Henry County in this week.

HAMPTON — The community is settled and established for the most part.

MCDONOUGH — The scarecrows had plenty of company on the McDonough Square Saturday.

McDONOUGH — Several Henry County students earned scholarships from Georgia Southwestern State University this year academic year.

McDONOUGH — The City of McDonough and United Way VetConnect invite the community to its 2015 Veterans Day Parade Nov. 7 starting at 9 a.m.

HAMPTON — Roslyn Evans’ class gets the benefit of her experience in criminal justice and her creativity as a playwright and producer.

McDONOUGH — The Federal Trade Commission recently alerted consumers about the new credit and debt chip cards designed to reduce fraud, including counterfeiting.

McDONOUGH —Winners of the Third Annual Scarecrow Contest in McDonough were announced last weekend.

Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough recently honored John Bedingfield for his service in the United States Army. He received an award and pin and was saluted by Betty Abraham, a volunteer and veteran. ‘We thank you and your family for the sacrifices you made,’ Abraham said. (Special Photo)

Recently, I read about a woman who phoned her TV service representative and complained that something was wrong with her television set. The representative asked if there were any visible signs or symptoms.

MCDONOUGH — The scarecrows had plenty of company on the McDonough Square Saturday.

McDONOUGH — Everything matters.

McDONOUGH — The American Red Cross is hosting a volunteer recruitment event for Henry County residents.

McDONOUGH — This year’s top teacher in Henry County is a homegrown millennial.

McDONOUGH — Gordon State College plans to host a Quick Admit Day this Tuesday.

McDONOUGH — The Henry County Master Gardener Volunteers will present a workshop Nov. 3 on “Greenhouses, The Basics and Beyond.”

LOVEJOY — Love, hope, kindness and volunteers are some of the ingredients that makes Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity successful.

LOCUST GROVE — Jan. 28, 2014, was the first day of an ice storm that concerned much of the state — a dark, cold period for most Georgians.

McDONOUGH — EXCEL Academy is molding future leaders and writing success stories.

It’s almost Halloween and Linus would love to have a forever home to await the Great Pumpkin. He’s a medium-size tri-color hound mix. He may even have some beagle in him, just like Snoopy. Linus can be seen by asking for 9/4 (2139). The Henry County Animal Care and Control Shelter is at 527 …

McDONOUGH — Halloween fun will haunt Henry County in the next few weeks.

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