Ex-officer seen choking former NFL player Desmond Marrow pleads guilty

A former Henry County police officer accused of choking ex-NFL player Desmond Marrow during a traffic stop in 2017 pleaded guilty to the charges, but escaped a felony.

Georgia man with medical needs missing for over a week

Henry County police are searching for a McDonough man who hasn't been seen after he went for a drive more than a week ago.

Crews removing Confederate monument from McDonough Square

For the second night, protesters took to McDonough Square after the Henry County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this month to remove a Confederate statue.

Henry Co. Commissioners vote to remove Confederate monument

The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize the county manager and county attorney to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in the community for more than a century.

Family of paralyzed McDonough man filing lawsuit against officer, city

The family of a McDonough man paralyzed after being shot with a Taser by police says that they are suing the former officer and city for his injuries.

Search for missing 91-year-old McDonough man

Police in McDonough are searching for a missing 91-year-old man last seen early Wednesday evening.

McDonough declares emergency, prohibits gathers of more than 10 people

The City of McDonough delcated a local emergency Friday, allowing acces to emergency resources and limiting gathers within city limits.

Shaquille O'Neal crashes Georgia first graders' video chat

Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.

McDonough family shaken after home ransacked, burglarized

The thieves ransacked the McDonough family's home and made off with thousands of dollars and jewelry.

Robber uses purple and black gun to steal from hotel employee

A hooded, masked thief used a unique weapon to rob a grandmother working at a hotel at gunpoint. The man asked Lakeesha Grant to use the phone until all the guests left, then pointed a purple and black gun at her and demanded cash.

Ola High School choir invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, but they can't afford to go

A high school choir in Henry County just got a once in a lifetime invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall but, the choir has more than 170 students, and they can't all afford to make the trip.

Coronavirus puts Georgia family's adoption on hold

Families waiting to adopt children from China have their plans placed on hold amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

Paralyzed Georgia man's pot case bound over to state court

As a result of that fall from the stun gun, The 20-year-old is now a quadriplegic and will likely not walk again

Honors for officers involved in deadly standoff

It was one of the most traumatic days in the history of the Henry County Police Department. Two officers were shot and a pregnant mother and her son were murdered by a gunman barricaded in their home. The department honored the heroes of that day and for the first time, the officers involved spoke openly in their own words about that traumatic day on April 4, 2019.