McDonough News

McDONOUGH, Ga. a ' During the housing boom, Henry County, a suburb of Atlanta, had its share of racial tension as more and more blacks joined the tens of thousands of others pouring in, creating a standoffish gap between the newcomers and the countya TMs oldtimers.

McDONOUGH, Ga. -- During the housing boom, Henry County, a suburb of Atlanta, had its share of racial tension as more and more blacks joined the tens of thousands of others pouring in, creating a standoffish gap between the newcomers and the county's oldtimers.

STEVEN H. BALLARD, 53, of McDonough, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.

The Nov. 3 municipal elections went smoothly for some candidates and likely surprised others.

Hill-Rom said Monday it has formed a joint venture with Encompass Group LLC , to market and distribute surface replacement systems for hospital beds and other health-care equipment.

Police issued warrants for four people who stole a deployed soldier's credit card and then used it to buy $6,500 in burglary tools.

Attorney Steven H. Ballard of McDonough was sentenced this week to serve more than five years in prison after he pled guilty to a wire fraud scheme that bilked more than $2 million from investors.

A former attorney has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for a real estate investment fraud scheme that took in a dozen victims in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.

DeMarco Cobbs has switched his commitment from Tennessee to Texas, according to OrangeBloods.com. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound wide receiver from Tulsa Central High School originally committed to Tennessee on Sept.

Master Sgt. Sylvia Simmons was dodging roadside bombs in Afghanistan while thieves were ransacking her Stockbridge home and running up her credit card bills.

Zarqurous Lequis Sanders, 25 of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today to 137 months' imprisonment for his role in a conspiracy to commit numerous bank robberies in Virginia and several other states.

Police are asking for help in finding a 31-year-old Georgia woman and her 10-year-old son.

The new 35,000 sq. ft. HydrauliCircuit Technology facility is located near I-75 at 250 Fluid Drive in McDonough, Ga.

From the Annals of 1909 The Mystic Circle was charmingly entertained by Mrs. J.W. McWilliams at her suburban home.

The Georgia State Patrol and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety have announced a new safety education initiative aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle crashes across Georgia.

McDonough, GA - Have you ever been stranded because your car broke down and you could not find anyone to help? Have you had to miss an event, a trip to the store, work, etc.

Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands company, introduces a new dipping sauce - Shane's Shack Sauce - a tasty new way to enjoy Shane's original chicken tenders.

Tony E. Rocco, 92, of 8155 Masters Court, Jonesboro, Ga., formerly of South Main Street, Lewistown, died at 5 a.m. on Sunday, Oct.

A father accused of roughing up a local principal is set to face a judge Wednesday morning.

Chairman of the Henry County Republican Party , Mike Eddy, is urging local activists to intensify fundraising and get-out-the-vote action in upcoming elections.