We Are Henry

Since 2012, We Are Henry has set the standard for excellence as the premier hometown magazine for citizens of our community. WE ARE HENRY!

WE ARE a magazine commited to LIFE and LIVING in Henry County. WE ARE
focused on community and education, health and innovation. WE ARE movers
and shapers that are making a difference. Michie Turpin
PUBLISHER & PHOTOGRAPHER

Ad Sales, contact Michie Turpin (678) 770-0731 [email protected]

06/17/2026

Community Christian School’s college prep culture is easy to describe on paper. Students explore multiple post-high-school pathways, including four-year universities, military service, two-year programs, and trade schools. Families are included. Courses are matched to student interests. Scholarships and outcomes are celebrated. But the real engine behind that culture is a person.

Meet Dr. Cindy Balsam.

https://wearehenry.com/building-college-confidence/

06/09/2026

If you have driven through Hampton lately and noticed a new local spot drawing attention, that is likely Vía 14 Restaurant, a family-rooted concept blending Mexican, Italian, and American favorites under one roof.

Learn more: https://wearehenry.com/via-14/

06/03/2026

On a quiet afternoon near the end of chemotherapy, a nurse named Melissa paused at Caroline Mason’s chair and asked a deceptively simple question: “So, Caroline…what’s next?” Caroline didn’t have an answer, at least not right away.

Read more: https://wearehenry.com/from-task-to-patient/

05/29/2026

Davinci's NY Style Pizza is all about good food, great company, and a relaxed place to enjoy it. Check them out at 1035 GA-155 S in McDonough, GA, or find their pizza bus rolling through town for local events and private parties.

05/14/2026

Energy drinks may seem like a quick fix for tired kids and teens, but the health risks can outweigh the benefits. According to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Electrophysiologist Dr. Robert Whitehill, the high levels of caffeine and other stimulants commonly found in these beverages can cause significant stress on a child’s heart.

Learn more:
https://wearehenry.com/energy-drinks-teens/

05/12/2026

Local and state community organizations, businesses, and leaders came together to make soccer more accessible to Henry County residents of all ages.

Read more: https://wearehenry.com/mini-soccer-pitch/

05/07/2026

If you wandered Southlake Mall in the early 1980s, you know there was a restaurant called Subs, Salads, and Soups. Owned and operated by Empson Fogle and his son, the restaurant eventually left the mall and became Fogle’s. When they moved to Rock Quarry Road in 2006, the name changed to Empson's Deli as a tribute to the founder.

The popular deli is now moving to The Bridges at Jodeco Plaza. Read more: https://wearehenry.com/empsons-deli/

05/06/2026

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at Creekside Christian Academy may be young, but its vision is anything but small. In just its second year, the chapter is redefining what it means to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly evolving world.

Read more: https://wearehenry.com/beyond-business/

04/30/2026

For more than 30 years, family-owned Pasta Max Cafe has provided a memorable dining experience and earned rave reviews from the community.

04/28/2026

Access to the education, training, and experiences that prepare students for the workforce is typically associated with college classrooms rather than high school campuses. However, in Henry County Schools, students develop these competencies long before they receive a diploma.

An innovative curriculum, 50 diverse pathways, high-quality instruction, and proven student outcomes have elevated the district’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program to the fifth-largest in Georgia!

Henry County Board of Education

Learn more: https://wearehenry.com/nuturing-bright-futures/

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