Sheriff Scandrett updates COVID-19 protocol at Henry jail

McDONOUGH — Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett has implemented a new COVID-19 protocol designed to better protect inmates and employees at the Henry County Jail.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, there were two COVID-19 related employee deaths in January, shortly after Scandrett took office, which prompted the sheriff to review the protocol that was in place.

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