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As the oldest and most respected news orginization in Henry County, the Henry Daily Herald has provided quality information to our readers since 1874 and continues to be the best source of local news, sports and features for Henry County.

While most Henry County students were anticipating the first day of classes this school year, 19 rising high school juni...
08/09/2025

While most Henry County students were anticipating the first day of classes this school year, 19 rising high school juniors and seniors received a head start on their academic and professional pursuits with their completion of the 2025 S…

MCDONOUGH — While most Henry County students were anticipating the first day of classes this school year, 19 rising high school juniors and seniors received a head start on their

A Floyd County man on probation following convictions for making terroristic threats and other crimes was arrested Frida...
08/09/2025

A Floyd County man on probation following convictions for making terroristic threats and other crimes was arrested Friday on charges of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Jauan Rashun Porter, 29, of Rome was jailed pending …

ATLANTA – A Floyd County man on probation following convictions for making terroristic threats and other crimes was arrested Friday on charges of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Jauan

Local elections officials recommended a series of changes to state election laws Friday aimed at restoring public trust ...
08/09/2025

Local elections officials recommended a series of changes to state election laws Friday aimed at restoring public trust in the voting process. “Nothing bothers me more than knowing that the process is not trusted,” Deidre Holden, elections…

ATLANTA – Local elections officials recommended a series of changes to state election laws Friday aimed at restoring public trust in the voting process. “Nothing bothers me more than knowing

Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one k...
08/09/2025

Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area. English Language Arts scores fell in all but two of the seven grade levels that were given Milestones exams, a…

ATLANTA — Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area. English Language Arts scores fell in

Henry County Schools students showed progress on the 2024-2025 Georgia Milestones assessments, according to data release...
08/08/2025

Henry County Schools students showed progress on the 2024-2025 Georgia Milestones assessments, according to data released Friday by the Georgia Department of Education.

MCDONOUGH — Henry County Schools students showed progress on the 2024-2025 Georgia Milestones assessments, according to data released Friday by the Georgia Department of Education.

Hillsboro resident Walter Dorough landed a 71-pound, 9.6-ounce blue catfish while fishing on Jackson Lake in June.
08/08/2025

Hillsboro resident Walter Dorough landed a 71-pound, 9.6-ounce blue catfish while fishing on Jackson Lake in June.

Hillsboro resident Walter Dorough landed a 71-pound, 9.6-ounce blue catfish while fishing on Jackson Lake the night of Saturday, June 28. The huge fish broke the lake’s blue catfish record

Two former correctional officers at Augusta State Medical Prison have been indicted in connection with the death of an i...
08/07/2025

Two former correctional officers at Augusta State Medical Prison have been indicted in connection with the death of an inmate in 2020. Robert Roberson and Marcus Phillips are charged with violating the inmate’s constitutional rights by sho…

ATLANTA – Two former correctional officers at Augusta State Medical Prison have been indicted in connection with the death of an inmate in 2020. Robert Roberson and Marcus Phillips are

Chris Carr, Georgia’s attorney general and a candidate for governor, is suing his Republican primary opponent in federal...
08/07/2025

Chris Carr, Georgia’s attorney general and a candidate for governor, is suing his Republican primary opponent in federal court over a campaign finance issue. The lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Atlanta filed Thursday follows a complaint …

ATLANTA — Chris Carr, Georgia’s attorney general and a candidate for governor, is suing his Republican primary opponent in federal court over a campaign finance issue. The lawsuit in U.S.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie G. Broder, and Spalding County She...
08/07/2025

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie G. Broder, and Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix announced Wednesday that Kionta Parks, 23, of Griffin, has been sentenced to life in prison plus five …

ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie G. Broder, and Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix announced Wednesday that Kionta Parks, 23, of Griffin, has

2025 McDonough Warhawks Football Preview
08/07/2025

2025 McDonough Warhawks Football Preview

After going winless on the football field in 2024 — minus picking up a win by forfeit against Stockbridge — there is nowhere to go but up for the McDonough

2025 Locust Grove Wildcats Football Preview
08/07/2025

2025 Locust Grove Wildcats Football Preview

After finishing 5-5 overall in 2024, Locust Grove football fans are hoping the improvement continues for the Wildcats.

2025 Ola Mustangs Football Preview
08/07/2025

2025 Ola Mustangs Football Preview

There was plenty to celebrate in Dustin Adkins’ first year as Ola's head football coach.

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