Sheriff-elect says candid conversations will heal wounds in Henry County

Until July 2020, a Confederate statue stood at the center of the McDonough square for more than a century. It's removal, a sign of change that drew praise from some and criticism from others.

Cobb County elected a new sheriff, and he's making history

Cobb County Cobb County voters elected a new sheriff Tuesday. Craig Owens will also be Cobb County's first African American sheriff.

Henry County Police educate teens on encounters with law enforcement

Henry County Police Department hosted the program to help teens who've had little to no interaction with law enforcement understand what to do during those encounters.

Condiment maker to invest $103M in Georgia, adding 70 jobs

A Massachusetts-based food manufacturer will invest $103 million to expand and consolidate its operations in Georgia.

Man wanted for endangering lives of his two children

Brian Porter has active arrest warrants and committed multiple aggravated assaults and endangered the lives of his two children, according to Henry County Police.

State, counties work to improve early voting wait times

Georgia's Secretary of State said Wednesday that long wait times at polling places around the state are a sign of voter enthusiasm.

'Mentally challenged' teen reported missing from Henry County

Mia Danielle Parks, 16, was last seen in the area of Plum Branch Court in McDonough. Authorities said Parks is "mentally challenged."

Ohio man killed hours after traveling to metro Atlanta

An Ohio mother's heart is broken after her son was murdered just hours after arriving in metro Atlanta. She had just lost her daughter eight weeks prior.

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 State Fair opening with COVID-19 restrictions

The Georgia State Fair will be back at the Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend with a few new restrictions due to COVID-19.

Police: Quadruple shooting suspect captured, mother dies from gunshot wound

The mother of a 4-year-old, who Clayton County police said was the first of four shooting victims at the hands of a gunman on a multi-county crime spree during the Wednesday overnight hours has died. Police released that information during a press conference Thursday afternoon and gave more background into the alleged gunman and his crimes.

'Thank you for your service': Hampton police officer saves 2 lives in 8 days

Officer Mason Lewis with the City of Hampton Georgia Police Department saved a woman from a machete attack and a person who had overdosed, according to authorities.

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.

Gunman sought in early morning deadly shooting in Henry County neighborhood

Rounds of gunfire left neighbors along White Dove Drive in Henry County terrified overnight. One woman, who did not want to share her name, said one of the bullets fired early this morning hit her home.