Henry County shuts down 'new threat' at Ola Middle School

“This message is to let you know that we are aware of rumors of a threat being circulated overnight," the statement released to the Henry County community began.

Gang member who tried to flush large amount of drugs down hotel toilet learns sentence

A Henry County man was sentenced to 25 years with the first 15 years in prison after he was found trying to flush a large amount of marijuana down a hotel toilet.

Thieves rack up $8,500 on victim's dime in McDonough, police say

Police say they stole the wallet in a Home Goods store, then racked up over $8500 in gift card fees with it at a nearby Sam's Club.

Henry County man sentenced to 30 years for basketball court shooting

The Henry County man opened fire at a man and his girlfriend who were trying to leave after an argument on a local basketball court, police say. Now he'll spend decades in prison for the shooting.

Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee campaigns for Herschel Walker in Georgia

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee traveled to Georgia to campaign for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Herschel Walker, on Wednesday.

McDonough police officer praised for act of kindness to robbery victim

A McDonough police officer's act of kindness to a woman struggling at a local gas station who had been a victim of a robbery is being praised by his fellow officers and the community.

Police: Man and woman shoplift multiple items from McDonough Home Depot

Do you recognize this woman and man? Police say they were caught on camera shoplifting from a McDonough Home Depot and are still on the run.

Dutch cold storage firm plans $333M McDonough facility, hiring 170

A Dutch cold storage company is making the single-largest investment ever by a business in Henry County and will be hiring 170 people in the upcoming months.

Henry County senior officer passes a month before retirement

The Henry County Police Department announced the passing of Senior Officer George Padgett via Facebook on Oct. 17.

Man pleads guilty to molesting teen during Henry County sleepover

Andrew Bartles plead guilty before Clayton County Superior Court Judge Robert Mack on charges of aggravated sexual battery.

Escaped inmate nabbed at his own birthday party

An escaped inmate from Connecticut was captured at his own birthday party in McDonough, Ga. late Saturday afternoon.

Police say group left McDonough restaurant without paying

McDonough police released these images showing individuals believed to be involved in a dine-and-dash case on July 20, 2022.

Man missing for over 2 weeks last seen in Henry County

Officials say 59-year-old William Turner was last seen around the area of Turner Church Road in McDonough, Georgia over two weeks ago.

Police: Man wanted for multiple thefts at McDonough Home Depot

Police say in less than two weeks, the man was caught by security cameras shoplifting multiple times from the same Home Depot in McDonough.

Police: 15-year-old McDonough teen missing for days after leaving home

Chinyere Campos hasn't been heard from since leaving her McDonough home on Saturday. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with the word "Atlanta" printed on it.

Wanted murder suspect in custody after standoff with police at Henry County hotel

Authorities in Henry County arrested a wanted murder suspect who they say barricaded himself inside a hotel room Friday night, forcing an hours long standoff.