We Are Henry

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]

The Piedmont Henry emergency department saw a record number of patients in March, eclipsing 8,800 encounters. It was a b...
09/08/2026

The Piedmont Henry emergency department saw a record number of patients in March, eclipsing 8,800 encounters. It was a busy month, but it didn’t feel that way for staff members, patients, or visitors, thanks to process improvements focused on seeing patients early and often.

Learn more: https://wearehenry.com/getting-better/

Here in Henry County, many of our landscapes are filled with plants from far beyond Georgia. While they may be ornamenta...
09/01/2026

Here in Henry County, many of our landscapes are filled with plants from far beyond Georgia. While they may be ornamentally beautiful and familiar, they often provide little support for the birds, butterflies, and pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving. Native plants, those that have grown in our region for thousands of years, offer something deeper: connection, resilience, and life.

Learn more:
https://wearehenry.com/native-plants-henry-county/

At just 27 years old, Logan Perkins is working hard to make a name for himself in professional golf. Perkins was born in...
08/25/2026

At just 27 years old, Logan Perkins is working hard to make a name for himself in professional golf. Perkins was born in Louisiana; his family moved to Locust Grove when he was a toddler. He grew up in Henry County and attended Strong Rock Christian School.

Learn more:
https://wearehenry.com/one-swing-away/

Butler’s Bridge Park is the county’s newest greenspace, 44 acres along Butler Bridge Road that held its grand opening ri...
08/18/2026

Butler’s Bridge Park is the county’s newest greenspace, 44 acres along Butler Bridge Road that held its grand opening ribbon-cutting in late May 2026 after two decades on the drawing board. What got built here is, by the standards of modern parks, beautifully restrained. No playgrounds, no splash pads, no pavilions wrapped in vinyl. What you get is woods, wetland, river, and room to breathe.

Learn more:
https://wearehenry.com/butlers-bridge-park/

Henry County Parks and Recreation

Prior to the 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, public education for African American children in...
08/11/2026

Prior to the 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, public education for African American children in the South was chronically underfunded. This inequity ultimately led to the establishment of what became known as Rosenwald Schools.

Read more about the 6 Rosenwald Schools in Henry County:
https://wearehenry.com/rosenwald-schools/

You might see McDonough Police Department Officer Destiny Ruiz chatting with a kid on the downtown Square or visiting wi...
08/04/2026

You might see McDonough Police Department Officer Destiny Ruiz chatting with a kid on the downtown Square or visiting with business owners at The Square Knot Crafts or KirbyG's Diner. But she’s not wasting her time — she’s patrolling the downtown district as part of her normal duties.

Learn more about the McDonough Police Department's downtown officer position.
https://wearehenry.com/downtown-presence/

What started as one child’s way of turning grief into giving has grown into a movement led by young changemakers across ...
07/28/2026

What started as one child’s way of turning grief into giving has grown into a movement led by young changemakers across Henry County. From a blanket donation project in 2013 to hundreds of students serving their community today, Blankies 4 My Buddies proves that when kids are trusted to lead, they can create lasting impact.

Learn more: https://wearehenry.com/blankets-brothers-belonging/

American travel to Cuba for tourism is currently prohibited. However, there are categories of travel, including “Support...
07/21/2026

American travel to Cuba for tourism is currently prohibited. However, there are categories of travel, including “Support for the Cuban People,” and this is how Medical Missions Outreach, based out of McDonough, Georgia, entered Cuba in February.

Learn more: https://wearehenry.com/caring-for-cuba/

Born out of a desire to develop young athletes without sacrificing faith, family, or balance, the ministry-based sports ...
07/15/2026

Born out of a desire to develop young athletes without sacrificing faith, family, or balance, the ministry-based sports organization is quickly becoming one of the most unique youth sports initiatives in Georgia.

Learn more about Three23Sports.
https://wearehenry.com/building-athletes/

Some 15 years ago, the Kensley Grace Foundation dedicated itself to establishing a swim center to benefit Henry County. ...
07/08/2026

Some 15 years ago, the Kensley Grace Foundation dedicated itself to establishing a swim center to benefit Henry County. The project gained momentum and eventually found a place at the top of Henry County administration's to-do list. Last month, the Henry County Aquatic Center & Water Park opened!

Learn more: https://wearehenry.com/jump-in/

Henry County Parks and Recreation

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