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Henry County, Georgia
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Maj. Thomas Bush Agerton III honored as Veteran of the Year
Mighty Hero Homes named Maj. Thomas Bush Agerton III its Veteran of the Year for the second consecutive year at the organization’s 5K and Fun Run on November 7. Agerton’s military service included two combat tours in…
Officer involved in deadly shooting of 16-year-old placed on administrative leave
A Henry County police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Tyrie Howse in Stockbridge has been placed on administrative leave. The shooting occurred Nov. 3, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is…
‘Our peace has been invaded:’ Stockbridge homeowners frustrated by apartment project
Residents near an apartment development on the Henry-Clayton county line say construction crews worked until nearly midnight, despite signs requiring work to stop at 7:30 p.m. Homeowners described bright lights and…
Probe into fatal shooting of Henry County teen may take months
Henry County officials have announced that the investigation into the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Tyrie Howse will likely take several months. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent…
HCS program prepares students for healthcare careers
HCS is preparing students for careers in healthcare through a program that introduces them to the field. Deanique Mitchell’s interest began on her first elementary-school career day, when she dressed as a nurse. The…
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Gun sellers say fraction of buyers purchase lock boxes
A gun safety instructor at 42 North Gun Range in Stockbridge says firearm owners should secure weapons against unauthorized access, especially by children. Jason Ingrem estimated that the range sells more than 5,000…
Man sentenced to life for 2021 Stockbridge murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in Stockbridge in 2021. The conviction follows a legal process regarding the violent incident, with the court delivering the final sentence…
Stockbridge police to increase patrols, visibility for holidays
The Stockbridge Police Department has launched 'Operation Holiday Presence' to deter crime during the busy holiday season. Running from November 21 to January 3, the initiative increases officer visibility in retail…
Community remembers 16-year-old after deadly police shooting in Stockbridge
Community members and family gathered at a vigil in Henry County to honor 16-year-old Tyrie Howse, who was fatally shot by a police officer in Stockbridge. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that the officer…
Family honors aspiring nurse killed in Henry County police shooting
Family and friends of 16-year-old Tyrie Howse gathered in Stockbridge on Saturday for a vigil following his fatal shooting by a Henry County police officer. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating…
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Golf Notebook: Former Rivals Weathers, Maum Claim U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier
Andrew Weathers and Blake Maum, former high school rivals from Chattanooga, have qualified for the 12th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship. The pair shot a 63 at Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Georgia, to…
TIMOTHY DALY: Discover the beauty of perennials
Timothy Daly from the Henry County Extension Services offers expert advice on the benefits and care of perennial plants. As the fall season provides ideal soil moisture and cooler temperatures, it is the perfect time…
Stockbridge community celebrates fall at annual festival
The Stockbridge community gathered at the Horis A. Ward Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens on October 30 for an annual fall festival. The event featured a variety of family-friendly activities, food, and seasonal…
Hampton, McDonough referendums receive voter approval
Voters in Hampton and McDonough approved two city-specific referendums during the November 3 special election in Henry County. While the measures received voter approval, officials in McDonough will be required to…
Man kills roommate after argument over chores
Kiyana Jawaan Moses has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2021 murder of his roommate in Stockbridge, Georgia. Prosecutors stated that the shooting occurred following an argument…
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Henry County officer involved in shooting in Stockbridge; GBI asked to investigate
A Henry County police officer was involved in a shooting in Stockbridge, Georgia, on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred near Daniel Drive and Walter Way around 6:30 p.m. The department has requested that the Georgia…
GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Stockbridge
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening in Stockbridge. No further details regarding the circumstances of the incident or the…
Henry County officer involved in Stockbridge shooting
A Henry County police officer was involved in a shooting in Stockbridge on Tuesday evening near the intersection of Daniel Drive and Walter Way. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to conduct an…
GBI investigating shooting involving police officer
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Henry County. The incident occurred in the area of Daniel Drive and Walter Way in Stockbridge. Local police requested the GBI's…
GBI investigating shooting involving officer in Henry County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Stockbridge. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Daniel Drive and Walter…
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