Train collision with car-carrying truck closes McDonough intersection

An intersection in McDonough is expected to be shut down for several hours after a train collided with a truck transporting vehicles on Saturday night.

Decatur man, 40, dies after medical emergency in Henry County Jail

A 40-year-old Decatur man died on Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency while being housed inside the Henry County Jail.

McDonough train derailment briefly blocks Highway 42

McDonough police shut down all lanes at two major intersections following a partial freight train car derailment on Thursday.

Henry police seek assault victim in Ellenwood case, ask public for help

Henry County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who investigators say was physically assaulted in Ellenwood late last month.

Piedmont Henry to open new patient tower Wednesday

Piedmont Henry Hospital is preparing to open a new patient tower Wednesday as part of a major hospital expansion project.

Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat

Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.

Henry County fires County Manager Cheri Matthews

Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews on Wednesday, effective immediately.

Henry County police seek man in church copper theft

A man is accused of stealing copper from a church air conditioning unit and breaking into a school bus in Henry County earlier this month.

Suspect in custody after Henry County barricade, shooting

Police say a woman was shot during a domestic incident and taken to the hospital, where her condition remains unknown.

4 juveniles arrested after McDonough apartment shooting

Four juveniles were arrested after firing into an occupied McDonough apartment building Saturday night.

2-year-old killed in McDonough fire Thursday night identified

A child tragically died Thursday evening after being rescued from a burning townhome in McDonough, fire officials confirmed.

Body found Monday morning in Locust Grove area

Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead Monday morning near the Locust Grove Police Department.

Henry County teen takeover: State of emergency declared, curfew issued

Henry County officials have declared a local state of emergency effective through Monday morning to combat a planned "teen takeover" event.

Henry County firefighter paramedic passes away unexpectedly

Law enforcement and first responders in Henry County are mourning the death of firefighter and paramedic Stephen Reeves.

Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway

NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.

McDonough police searching for woman last seen in 2024

Investigators are seeking the public's help in finding Kerri Lamar who has been missing since the end of 2024.