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The Murder of A.C. Sloan: McDonough’s Tragedy
On the night of May 22, 1892, McDonough was shaken by one of the most cold-blooded and mysterious crimes in its history — the murder of...
Jul 13, 20254 min read
Murder in History: Unearthing an Old Crime in Henry County
The White House community of Henry County, Georgia, is a historic crossroads located at the intersection of Decatur Road, Highway 155,...
Dec 10, 20243 min read
You've Got Mail: Stories of the first postmen
In today’s world, many conveniences—like the mail—are often taken for granted. While we may complain about occasional delays in our...
Dec 4, 20244 min read
Johnson's Red Hill
More than 150 years ago, the eastern entrance and exit to the village of McDonough was dominated by a natural landmark known as Johnson's...
Dec 3, 20241 min read
WILLIE GOGGINS VARNER: PROFILE
Willie Goggins Varner A.K.A. Ma' Willie, Ms. Willie, Ms. Varner or the Telephone Queen of McDonough, was born off Bridges Road to...
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Ezekiel Cloud - Revolutionary Patriot
Ezekiel Cloud, born on March 14, 1762, in Yadkin, Anson County, North Carolina, exemplified the resilience and determination of America’s...
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Racetrack Road
Racetrack Road, a more than two-mile stretch, spans Highways 81 and 155, connecting what was once known as Keys Ferry Road to Macon...
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Greenwood Industrial Park - Native American Sites
The Muskogee creek tribe of Henry county boasts a rich heritage rooted in the civilizations of the Mississippian Period (800-1500). As...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Muskogee Creek - Natives
In the Tussahaw Creek region, nestled in Henry and Butts Counties, Georgia. Between February 11 and 26, 2003, archaeological testing was...
Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Murder of Will Combs
On the cold winter morning of February 1, 1938, the temperature in McDonough dropped to a chilling 28 degrees. Around 7:00 A.M., families...
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Ghost Town - Island Shoals
Many communities that once thrived in our county are now names of the past, remembered only through road signs that echo their history....
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Ghost town - Woodstown
Officially named and first mentioned in 1893, Woodstown was named after the Woods family, prominent residents of the eastern section of...
Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Gunshot heard throughout the state: The Charlie "Goosey" Usher Story
The Chain Gang was a form of penal labor system that was historically employed in the southern United States, particularly during the...
Jan 3, 20243 min read
PROFILE: GAIL POPE WELCH TALMADGE-NOTTI
Councilwoman Gail Welch Talmadge Notti, born in 1943 in McDonough, GA, to the late Cap and Cola Pope Welch, is a stalwart advocate for...
Apr 19, 20232 min read
The Weems Family: African American History
In 1821, as Henry County officially took shape, a surge of pioneers arrived, bringing numerous enslaved individuals from the Eastern...
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Weems Family History: White
The Weems family stands as one of the most venerable lineages in Henry County, rooted in the Southern expanse of the county within the...
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Here Comes the Judge: The Law in Henry County.
All Rise! This phrase echoes in courtrooms worldwide, resonating particularly in Henry County, where the oldest institution, the court...
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Freed People of Color in Henry County: The Curtis Family
In the historical tapestry of Henry County, the Curtis family emerges as a poignant testament to the experiences of freed people of color...
Apr 5, 20222 min read
The Great Depression in Henry County
The Great Depression cast its economic shadow across major economies in the western world, and while northern states in the United States...
Feb 7, 20222 min read
The County Poor Farm
In 1880, as Henry County's leaders recognized a burgeoning population facing impoverishment, including widowed mothers, struggling men,...
Jan 24, 20226 min read
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