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State forms task force to help veterans
Lawmakers and agency representatives, involved in passing the Returning Veterans Task Force witness Gov.
The 182 Percent Loan: How Installment Lenders Put Borrowers in a World of Hurt
Katrina Sutton of McDonough, Ga., stands outside the World Finance storefront where she took out an installment loan in August 2009.
Students: GSU experience largely influenced by high school
Nan LoBue, a lecturer in the Department of Writing and Linguistics at Georgia Southern University, presides over a small work group from her composition II freshman level class as Taylor Greene, 19, of Covington, far left, gives feedback to fellow student Lauren Weigand, 18, right of McDonough.
McDonough city council preps for hearings on budget, zoning
At its May 20 meeting, the McDonough City Council will hold public hearings on its proposed $11.7 million fiscal 2014 budget and rezoning for a future subdivision designed for seniors.
Vandals damage veterans' memorial in Henry County
Police hope to find vandals responsible for damage at a veterans' memorial in Henry County.
Shorter University's Diane Turner recognized as - outstanding performer' at GMTA auditions
Diane Turner, a junior piano performance and pedagogy major at Shorter University, was named "Outstanding Performer/Convention Recitalist" in the piano competition at the 2013 Georgia Music Teachers' Association Auditions.
Clemson defensive ends coach Marion Hobby was in McDonough, Ga. last week to see four-star defensive end Andrew Williams.
Weather service confirms another tornado hit Ga.
Forecasters had previously determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Moreland in Coweta County, downing trees and damaging a house and a boat during about a minute of destruction.
Shooting, biking and space mining at UGA virtual reality showcase
The places were virtual, but the fun was real Thursday in a virtual-reality open house on the University of Georgia campus.
'Bout Time for Berry FunVisit a nearby you-pick strawberry patch
What's better than eating delicious, ripe strawberries? Picking them! And it's a perfect warm-weather family activity.
HOT lanes in the works for Henry
By 2017, drivers in Henry and Clayton counties may have the option to pay to travel reversible express lanes, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Southern Belle Farm ushers in strawberry season
Staff / Katherine Frye.From left, Tyrissa Jones and her mother, Shirley Jones, both of Jonesboro, spend Wednesday morning picking strawberries at Southern Belle Farm.
The whiz kids of the White House Science Fair
It got him thinking, along with his brother Alec and cousin Caleb: what if there were a way to keep football players cool and hydrated without having to leave the field? The three boys--all elementary school students from McDonough, Georgia--came up with a prototype of a hydration and cooling system for football players.
Sunday storm in Henry County confirmed as EF-0 tornado
National Weather Service officials said Tuesday that Sunday's storm produced an EF-0 tornado east of McDonough in Henry County.
Obama to Tap Charlotte Mayor for Cabinet; Michael Jackson Suit Begins
14-year-old on bike hit by police car in McDonough
Authorities say a 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a police car in metro Atlanta.
Teenager struck by patrol car dies Sunday morning
After giving $10 million last year to help fund a building that bears his name, the late Dr.
Ga. boy, 14, struck by police car while on bike
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports a Henry County police officer hit Chandler Jacob Weems of McDonough with a patrol car as the teenager was exiting a driveway on his bicycle Saturday afternoon.
HOT lanes on Henry, Clayton horizon
By 2017, drivers in Henry and Clayton counties may have the option to pay to travel reversible express lanes, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Miles for Meals' walk celebrates 19 year
Henry County Senior Services' will host its annual 'Miles for Meals' walk May 4 at the Jason T. Harper Event Center, 101 Lake Dow Road in McDonough.