"Celebrating Henry County"

11.19.08

  Hey Henry, congratulations to the HCHS Studio 54 Players for winning their region one act competition. Break a leg at state, guys!

  Hey Henry, I'd like to congratulate the yearbook staff at Union Grove High School for winning a First Place award with a Mark of Distinction in Photography from the National Scholastic Press Association for the '08 yearbook. The NSPA is the toughest judging association in the US.  The '07 yearbook was chosen one of the top 5 yearbooks in the US, too--tops in our county, and one of the best in our region and state!

  Hey Henry, For those of you complaining about the booting happening in the Moye's Pharmacy parking lot, get over it! If you can't follow the rules, then you pay the consequences. And making threats or throwing fits won't ease up on that $100 fee to free your tires. No one around here is offering you a bail out.

  Hey Henry, I wanted to give a shout out to all 4 of my kids in the 2nd, 5th, 6th and 8th grades for making the A honor roll and AB honor roll. Keep up the good work!!

  Hey Henry, I hate to use Hey Henry for a personal gripe but I don't know what else to try. Someone in the Indian Creek subdivision off Miller's Mill Road allows their dog to bark ALL hours of the day and night. Once one dog starts another joins the 'symphony.'  Television or radio does not drown out the barking;  any pause in dialog or music is filled with the noise.  My neighbor has just recently passed away but I always wondered how he was able to get any rest with the endless barking at night.  People, please think of your neighbors AND your dogs and bring them inside, especially at night.

Hey Henry, Great job by the Henry County Warhawks in defeating Laney in the first round of the state playoffs.  Let's fill Warhawk stadium this Friday night to cheer them on to the next round against Fitzgerald. GO WARHAWKS!!!

  Hey Henry, I Serve God, Family, Country.  I Respect authority, embrace responsibilities, accept accountability, and contribute back to the community. I am an American veteran and I'm proud my ancestors were Confederate. I will never vote for any Democrat nor the Republican party again.

   Hey Henry, There are a lot of good law enforcement personnel in our county. We must hold those that beat our citizens accountable.  IF we don't, how can we tell the good ones from the bad?

Hey Henry, Congratulations to the Locust Grove Texas Tech Red Raiders (Blazer) on their Super Bowl win.  They are undefeated for 2008 and have won 17 games straight, including the 2007 Super Bowl.  Great coaching job by Robbie, Cary, Daniel, Brian J., Brian L. and Steve.  And to the players--way to go Red Raiders!

Hey Henry, All taxes redistribute wealth, and unfortunately, no amount of guns or pithy sayings will ever change that.  Patriots pay taxes, whatever they are, with pride.

  Hey Henry, if the police are flying around McDonough and cruising through stop signs, and school bus drivers are flying down the road like the world is on fire, then how do we expect our bad drivers to know any better about their bad driving?

11.12.08

  Hey Henry, our family would like to thank "Larry" for being a wonderful human being on election day. As an election poll worker, he assisted my grandmother who walked with a cane. Once her information was verified and she received her card to vote, Larry walked her to the booth, and moved the screen to a comfortable eye-level for her and changed the text for her to read easier. On such a day when change was definitely in the air, I wouldn't want Larry to change a thing. He showed us that there are wonderful people out there who genuinely care. Grannie and our family thank and appreciate you Larry.

  Hey Henry, what's going on with the booting of cars parking in the new Moye's in McDonough. Beware! Don't park there if you are not going to Moye's or the book store.  It will cost you $100.00 to get the boot off.

  Hey Henry, what's even worse about the ticket prices to get into the football game is that not every football related program gets a share of the money. For crying out loud, there are almost 200 members of the marching band and thirty to fifty cheerleaders, which are the prime reasons people even come to football games at Ola.

  Hey Henry, On October 30, my daughter and I were in a wreck on Hampton/Locust Grove Road and a lady stopped and gave my daughter a blanket. I just wanted to thank her for her kindness. Call the Henry County Times at 770-957-6314 and they will give you my information if you would like the blanket returned.

  Hey Henry, thanks to Hey Henry and the City of Locust Grove for fixing the traffic light at the intersection of Tanger Blvd. and Griffin-Locust Grove Road. Good Job!

  Hey Henry, why do we have so many dump trucks from Gay, Georgia doing work on our roads? Don't we have these businesses in Henry county? In these economic times, shouldn't we keep the money here?

  Hey Henry, congratulations to the LG Bronco Longhorns and the MYA Bronco Bulldogs for a great season. Now on to the Superbowl. These are two outstanding and deserving teams with honorable coaches. It’s something you don't see much these days.

  Hey Henry, once again from Garland, Texas, I just had to tell you how much I look forward to this paper. I love the pros and cons from your readers and even though, I don't live there anymore, I can feel what they are going through. I miss all the good times I had there. Just remember, I still love McDonough and miss all our friends there.

  Hey Henry, too many robberies and store break-ins.  Perhaps our patrol officers have to concentrate on ticket revenue instead of keeping us safe? Just a thought.

  Hey Henry, to the person  who suggested somebody starting a support group for folks who've lost their jobs, why don't you start it? Put your action where your mouth is.

  Hey Henry, Henry County and Clayton County do have one thing in common...both have historic courthouses with town clocks that do not work!

  Hey Henry, Pastors: It's time you tell your congregation that Jesus was a worker and believer seven days a week. Too many people are living just to go to church on Sunday and Wednesday and never take the message out to the street where you can reach the people. Where have all the bold Christians gone?

11.05.08

  Hey Henry, the merchants around the Square had their first Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 2. The McDonough Welcome Center and the public restrooms on the Square were all closed and locked for this great occasion. What is up with that?

  Hey Henry, this is a thanks to all the police, firefighters, paramedics, and everyone else who helped our boss and three workers Friday at the Senior Center. Our prayers were answered, and we all know that we have our angels watching over us each and every day. We're glad to see that y’all are safe. Love, your Meals-On-Wheels gang.

  Hey Henry, congratulations to the Henry County Warhawks for winning the 2008 region 4AA title.  Thanks to Coach Rozier and the other coaches, and to the players for doing a great job.  Now let's stay fired up for the playoffs and take it all the way.

  Hey Henry, thank you Mayor Copeland for the Job Fair and all the wonderful work you are doing for our Veterans. You certainly are the "People's Mayor!"

  Hey Henry, congratulations to the Luella High School theater troupe for winning second place, best ensemble and costumes at the Region 2AAAAA competition. Way to go, Lions!!

  Hey Henry, the reason why Heritage Park Museum is not open on the weekends is because no volunteers have been willing to work on Saturday or Sunday.

  Hey Henry, for all the people who are parking in the Moye's Pharmacy and Bell, Book & Candle Shop parking lot, please be sure that you read the parking signs in that lot. They have been hanging there for quite awhile now. The white parking lines are for the Moye's customers only and the yellow parking lines are for the bookshop only.

 Hey Henry, I took my children by the Welcome Center on the Trick or Treat on the Square day, only to see a big sign that said “We don’t have any candy!” What kind of a welcoming center does this city have?

  Hey Henry, how many auto accidents and injuries must occur at Highway 81 and Lake Dow Road to get a stop light there? Shouldn't a light have been installed before the event center was built? There is more traffic than ever there now.

  Hey Henry, in reference to the Courthouse clock not working. It has been undergoing re-vamping. These repairs could not be done while the renovation was in progress. Hopefully, by the time you read this, it will be back in full form. (Ed. note - Oops....so, how’s that ‘time’ table holding up?)

  Hey Henry, to the person complaining about the cost to get into a high school football game. It isn't going to change as long as everyone thinks sports is more important than academics. The money taken at the gate goes to the athletic departments because they claim they need that much and more to run their programs.  In my opinion, academic subjects should get a share to help pay for classroom supplies.

  Hey Henry, redistribute the wealth? I'll keep my freedom, my guns, and my money, you can keep the change.

10.29.08

 Hey Henry, don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, November 4!!!

Hey Henry, well done, Luella High Theatre Department! Your one-act play "Blues" made a lot of people consider the plight of the homeless. Taking food donations for local food banks instead of charging admission to the play was a nice thing to do. This school's theatre department not only presents excellent theatre, but serves to show the community that good teachers and students exist in Henry County.

Hey Henry, a big thank you to Linda who found my cell phone in the parking lot at the McDonough Wal-Mart. Linda did not stop until she found someone on my phone to let me know she had found it and turned it in to customer service at Wal-Mart. She also made sure that Wal-Mart had it secured for me to pick up. It is so refreshing that there are still people in this world who go the extra mile to help out others! This is what needs to be on the front page of the news! The good deeds. Thanks again Linda!

Hey Henry, the light at Highway 81 and Willow Lane (in McDonough) only lasts long enough for three or four cars to make a left turn onto Willow. Why, when there are always so many cars that it takes several lights to make a turn, is it not reprogrammed to accept more?

Hey Henry, about the high prices for football games; could be why HCHS attendance is down. I know I sure do not have $21.00 to go to a game and then on top of that the concession stand prices. This could be something to look into. Do you want more money or do you want support?

Hey Henry, how about starting a support group for residents who have recently lost their jobs due to this economic mess? I would join!

Hey Henry, to all of the litterbugs who throw out your fast food trash, beer bottles and unmentionables along the road--you wouldn't throw your trash out in your front yard--don't throw it in mine!

Hey Henry, why is it that some people think it is okay to spread hatred with this election by accusations and calling people names? It’s sad when certain people go so low as to judge others for believing the way they believe - that is why there is an America!

Hey Henry, not too long ago I sold my stocks and cashed out my 401K and got a large safe deposit box at my bank and filled it with lots of gold and silver bullion. Boy, I'm glad I did that!

Hey Henry, Fix the dang courthouse clock already!

Hey Henry, when are the roads in southern Henry going to get paved? Laney Drive gets a lot of traffic off of Old Jackson and South Bethany. South Bethany is apparently getting paved and only half of Laney has been paved by developers. Why the county did not finish the job is a mystery. Too much money is spent on new buildings for county government and not enough on roads.

Hey Henry, did you answer that question regarding those single men over 50? 40-50 is even better! (Ed. note: would somebody please answer this lady’s question? Henry does not run a free dating service.)

Hey Henry, peddlers on Jonesboro Road continue to collect money for "Restoration Ministries" in downtown Atlanta. He told me today that he was collecting for the poor. Why is downtown Atlanta able to do this in Henry County? Jonesboro Road is already a place where many accidents take place and we do not need folks working every corner.
 

10.22.08

 Hey Henry, we enjoyed the Sons of Confederate Veterans at the 150th Anniversary of Bethany Baptist Church. They fired a cannon salute to honor all U.S. war veterans and the U.S. flag folding ceremony brought tears to my daddy's eyes. What an awesome way to honor our history and our church's heritage.

Hey Henry, it's sad that we're all excited that gas prices are getting down to what we used to complain about them getting up to!

Hey Henry, someone needs to tell the City of Stockbridge that their new city hall has two different color bricks on the side of it! Of course they may have done it on purpose to further bother the florist.

Hey Henry, why do we have to have so many car accidents at 81 and Lake Dow Road before a traffic light is installed? It’s very dangerous for people entering Heritage Park where all our community events take place. I have seen numerous wrecks there.

Hey Henry, to whoever decides the cost to get into high school football games: is $7.00 per person really necessary to charge to watch a high school football game? It's ridiculous. Grandparents love to come and watch their grandkids play ball or play in the band and are on fixed income. Besides don't you think families are struggling enough financially these days? Please get your committee together or whatever it takes and make some changes so we can enjoy going to the games and still afford to feed our families.

Hey Henry, to the man who made such a big fuss at the Commissioner’s meeting about the fire truck blocking the driveway at the school....shame on you! I bet if it were your child needing help, the last thing on your mind would be the traffic backing up. And I would be willing to bet that there were many people in that traffic jam praying that whoever's child it was they were there for was not fatally injured or seriously sick.

Hey Henry, when will we get some of these dirt roads paved around the county? The road we live on, Jones Road, is on the SPLOST list and should have been paved long ago. We’re still waiting. There are school buses flying up and down the road and folks cut through from Hwy 81 to Mt Carmel. Why not pave the dirt roads first instead of repaving all of these other roads? My friend from Alabama couldn’t believe all the dirt roads we have.

Mrs. Travis, the assistant principal at Locust Grove Elementary, is the best assistant principal ever. My lil’ ones love her! Thanks Mrs Travis!

Hey Henry, can someone help me out? I have been searching for a job for months without any luck. I am a smart, friendly and hardworking 24-year-old woman with one year of college so far. I type 65 wpm and am great with phones and computers as well as face-to-face customer service. Can anyone help me out by offering me a job? (Ed. note - I would highly recommend coming to the Job Fair in McDonough on Friday, October 24. Details can be found at www.mcdonoughga.org or call 770-957-3915.)

Hey Henry, it is was so exciting to be driving around last weekend and see so much happening in our County. Henry County might be one of the fastest growing, but you still can feel the small town anywhere you go.
 

10.15.08

Hey Henry, thank you, Mr. Graziani! I was so glad to see a rebuttal to Kevin Oliveria's article. I am so tired of hearing "if you’re not for Obama, you’re a racist.”

Hey Henry, Henry County can move forward not backwards if we take the past and learn from it. It is okay to remember the past but we must also integrate the future. Remember, some people thought that automobiles were a bit too much!

Hey Henry, to the idiot who keyed my truck at Ingles. We're just waiting on the police to review the videotape of the parking lot.

Hey Henry, did you know the HCPD routinely checks in on vacant houses to make sure they are okay? They even leave a dated note to let the property owner know they were there. This is an effective crime prevention service for the citizens and we thank you.

Hey Henry, the County spent approximately $80,000 on the big red barn in Heritage Park that we paid for. How come it is only opened during the week so we can't enjoy it. Also, we paid for nice bathrooms that aren't open during the weekend and instead we have to use the porta potties. What is that all about? We helped pay for it and can't use it if we work during the week.

Hey Henry, where is the support for the Henry County Warhawks football team. I went to last Friday's game (10/3) and there was hardly anyone there. This football team is 4-1! They made the playoffs last year and most likely will again this year. Coach Rozier and his staff need the support of the school and the community. Let’s give it to them!

Hey Henry, when is the Mackie Creek Band going to play the Heritage Arena? I know they could fill it up!

Hey Henry, whatever happened to the traffic light at Race-track and Hwy 81 that we were promised by the SPLOST tax about four or five years ago? Kroger is coming in and it definitely needs to be in place. Where did the tax money for that go?

Hey Henry, you'd think with all the funds that were spent making the courthouse renovations, including the clock tower, that someone would have corrected the time to operate properly on all sides. It's a shame to have such a beautiful antique work on top of our beautiful courthouse with the wrong time displayed.

Hey Henry, I would like to ask what is wrong with a commuter rail for senior adults who would like (or need) to go to Atlanta occasionally, but cannot drive on the expressway. It would be even better if the railroads still had passenger trips to the Georgia mountains to see the leaves or to the coast to visit the beach and eat great seafood.

Hey Henry, anyone who has not yet gone to the Bell Book and Candle shop, they are now hosting candlelight cemetery tours. The tours are being held at McDonough Cemetery and Mr. Dan Brooks brings life to the history of our founders in McDonough.

Hey Henry, maybe folks in Henry County could identify more of the "As it Was" pictures if the county would just stop all those nail, tanning salons & apartments from being built.
 

10.08.08

  Hey Henry, had a great time at the Oldies concert on October 4 at the Jason T. Harper Event Center. The local band, McDonough Rhthym Secton did a great job as the opening act.

  Hey Henry, the period dress tours at Heritage Park Museum are just wonderful. I am a teacher and feel this is a great way to educate our children about their heritage. The tour is both a visual and interactive experience. We recently had our kids there and they loved it.

  Hey Henry, thanks to the food bank (Helping in His Name) for supplying my family with an emergency box. You will never know how much we appreciated it and how much we really needed it. Thanks again!

  Hey Henry, I say put the commuter rail right down the middle of I-75. The state already owns the land. If you think we do not need mass transit, quit going to the redneck riviera and go to a city or country with mass transit and see how easy life can be. Its simple, and it could save you tons in fuel, insurance, and peace of mind. Seriously, why are we behind all the other well developed countries on this?

  Hey Henry, just a note to people that attend yard sales. If I wanted to give my stuff to you for nothing, then I would have just listed it on Freecycle and not do all of the work and planning that it takes to have a yard sale. I ended up giving my stuff to the people in Texas who need it.

  Hey Henry, I don't know what is going on at Stockbridge High School, but the auto registrations from Dekalb and Clayton counties far outnumbered any I saw from Henry. Someone needs to be checking some proofs of residency up there.

  Hey Henry, there was a lady who came to my yard sale and bought baby clothes that were on the pool table. There were some sentimental pieces that she accidentally got and I am just sick over it.  Please contact if you see this! (If this was you, please email editor@henrycountytimes.com and we’ll put you together.)

  Hey Henry, we want to send many thanks to the paramedics of the Locust Grove Fire Department for doing a wonderful job delivering our baby girl while enroute to HMC. All of them were wonderful to me and my daughter and took great care of us. I would also like to thank the doctors and many nurses of HMC NICU who took wonderful care of our baby girl. Their compassion and sympathy was much appreciated.

  Hey Henry, some religious people assume too much about people who don't join in group prayers. Some religions consider public prayers like that to be prideful. 

  Hey Henry, just because you pull halfway into the intersection, do not assume that I'll surrender my right-of-way. Remember what assume means.

  Hey Henry, thanks to all of our commissioners for allowing all of the apartments and townhomes being built here in what used to be a pleasant place to live and raise a family. This only brings on more trouble for the County. Keep up the good work!

  Hey Henry, to the person who commented on the opposition to the rail system in Henry County as maintaining the "backwards" south side.  I love Henry County and want to see it preserved and protected from what I saw while growing up in Morrow and Forest Park when Marta came in. If being backwards means learning from the past, then call me backwards.

10.0108

Hey Henry, I also noticed the parking meter guy's car at expired meter # 21 for 50 minutes while he was marking tires and giving tickets to others for the same thing. Seems for fairness he should get a ticket.

  Hey Henry, I've noticed that everytime I see someone driving weird around here, it's because they are on their cell phone!  Especially on Hwy 81. What's the deal? Someone else wrote to you about "sightseers" on that same road.  Get off the phone and drive, people!

  Hey Henry, this is in reference to the article written by Kevin Oliveira. I felt the article was a vengeful, one-sided piece full of partial facts and truths. Christians, Jewish Americans, American Indians and many other nationalities have endured oppression and hatred with no mention of their hardships. Is that not bias? The article was discriminating and provoked more racism to be handed down to future generations. We should all be working and voting together for the common good of America, not looking at revenge of past persecutions.

  Hey Henry, to the person who thinks God is tired of us screwing up His earth by cutting down trees to build houses:  unless you are living in a tree house, do you think God said it was okay to cut down trees and mess up His earth to build your house just because it is you?

  Hey Henry, where do all of the nice single men over the age of 50 hang out? Please tell me, I need to know!  (Ed. note - ahem, some of us work here at the Times’ offices.)

  Hey Henry, the proposed Lovejoy rail line is Henry/Clayton County’s "Bridge to Nowhere.”  Fellow citizens, just say no to this dream by politicians and developers. It would be a taxpayer’s nightmare. Wasn't this voted down by taxpayers some time ago?

  Hey Henry, to all those who are complaining about neighbors animals leaving droppings in their yards, I completely agree.  I live in an older neighborhood and we have neighbors who let their dogs use our yard as their potty all the time. The real kicker is when they stand and watch them do it. I would love to deposit it rightfully back into their yard so their children have the opportunity to step in it.

  Hey Henry, I was appalled by the article "Politics is no longer a game" by Kevin Oliveira where he publicly voiced his views, criticizing Christians, Whites and the South. I feel it was irresponsible of the Henry Times to not have a counter guest columnist to make a rebuff. Wouldn't that practice more balanced journalism, instead of hiding behind an opinion disclaimer. (Ed. note: We always welcome a rebuttal opinion column for anything we run. Why don’t you send one?)

  Hey Henry, I drove by Petsmart last weekend and saw people selling puppies out of their cars- four groups in all. Isn't it sad that people are still breeding dogs while there are so many homeless ones inside the store? Everyone wants a cute puppy, but no one wants it when it grows up.

  Hey Henry, in regards of the happy couple on the pink and white scooters. Maybe with this gas situation we all need to ride a scooter around town, whatever color they are.

  Hey Henry, let the commuter rail run through Henry County. The people that are trying to deter the rail are only trying to maintain the "backwards" Southside. 

09.24.08

 Hey Henry, America does not have a financial problem: it has a stupidity problem.

Hey Henry, who are the couple that rides the pink and white scooters all over Henry County? We love to see them save on gas and they look so happy riding the streets of McDonough.

Hey Henry, this is to the driver of an SUV (I believe it is a Tahoe), but the license plate number is *****. The sticker you have at eye level on the back of your car is extremely offensive. I may be "number one" in your book, but I don't want my children to see such trash! Grow up!

Hey Henry, why does the meter reader need a car? This car is always parked in front of an expired meter. Shouldn't this space be free for the paying public?

Hey Henry, thank you to the ambulance service. I fainted at home and thought it was a heart attack, so, you great guys came and took me to Henry Medical. I want to thank all you EMTs for your kind ways as we drove to hospital. I started feeling better and one young man knew I was very nervous, so he told me to smile and that made me feel so much better. Laughter is the best medicine and the EMT knew that. It’s a great feeling knowing you guys are there. God bless you all.

Hey Henry, amen to the Hey Henry recently about respect for the U.S. Flag! Nothing chaps me worse than people who call themselves U. S. citizens, yet disrespect the flag, show no respect for the National Anthem, or the showing of the colors at sporting events.

Hey Henry, there is a rumor linking a certain McDonough City Councilman, a State Representative, a former contract employee, and a new car dealership on Industrial Boulevard. Is the GBI interested?

Hey Henry, on 9/11 our office stood up and said a prayer for all the families who lost a loved one that sad day, except for one who would not participate. Whatever reason that may have been, this is our United States of America and if you feel like you couldn't stand or bow your head, then what are you doing in our country.

Hey Henry, what’s with all these empty subdivisions? Do you think maybe God has a hand in that? Hmm, maybe He's tired of us screwing up His earth, with all the clear cutting and what not. Maybe this real estate market took a direct hit by God so that we would leave the trees alone and everything else He created and loved.

Hey Henry, I am not sure what the person is complaining about on the whole flag issue. We have several in our neighborhood, (military, police and firefighters) that display the flag at all times. I myself fly my flag to show support for our troops who are serving in the states and over seas. As long it is visible at night by a light then it is fine.

Hey Henry, just curious if anyone else bought gas at the BP Station on Highway 81 near Old Jackson Road and had trouble with it? I bought gas for a lawn mower and it wouldn't even run. We had to drain the tank and put premium in it to get it to run until the "bad gas" was used.

Hey Henry, I just had the best dining experience at the O'Charley's on Jonesboro Road, thanks to a server named Char. (Like Cher, but with an "a") She's there most days, and was the highlight in an otherwise banal suburban day.
 

09.17.08

 Hey Henry, to those of you who wake up bright and early to go "sightseeing" on Hwy 81...don’t do it...some of us actually have a life and need to get to work. The speed limit is 55 mph.

Hey Henry, to the person that explained the American Flag protocol......God bless you and God bless America!

Hey Henry, in view of the fact that no city official would speak to you about James Lee's sudden resignation probably indicates that they were getting ready to fire him. It's about time the City Council started to deal with the incompetence for which we taxpayers foot the bill. Who's next on the chopping block?

Hey Henry, to the person(s) who busted out my window and stole my purse and briefcase last Tuesday at the soccer game at Salem Baptist Church, thank you for setting my things back out. Everything was returned to me in good condition. I'm sure my $3 didn't get you very far, so please accept this as my invitation to join me Sunday at Salem. I would have rather given you the $210 it cost to fix my window, if you needed the money.

Hey Henry, why is it that people who drive like maniacs feel the need to tell you how to drive? After I was almost hit by a woman who ran a stop sign on Davis Parkway in Stockbridge, she followed me to Big Lots and confronted me in the store to tell me how I should be driving. Funny, I thought I was the one following the rules of the road!

Hey Henry, to the Henry County Police Department and Fire Department. You all are great and you make this a great county to live in. We need to have an appreciation day for our police and fire departments a least once a year. Keep up the great work!

Hey Henry, don't forget we have Southern Belle Farm right in our backyard! There's tons to do there this fall; a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pig races, hayrides and tons of activities for kids. They are over off Turner Church Rd. and Carter Drive. Take your kids and give them an experience of a lifetime on a real farm.

Hey Henry, it's not that we don't understand what "give gap...get gap" means. It's just that we're all still so befuddled about why McDonough did such an asinine thing in the first place.

Hey Henry, I could write a 900 page novel on how bad the drivers are in Henry County.

Hey Henry, is it the kids or the parents that are complaining about having no lockers? If it's the kids, accept it and hope that this will be the hardest obstacle you will have to overcome in your life. If it's the parents, your kids are stronger than you think. Stop babying them!

Hey Henry, why is it that back when, not so long ago, when gas was a couple dollars a gallon that the prices never went up when a hurricane came through. My, my, gas companies have made the largest profits ever and they still try to screw us, thinking we're too stupid to remember the not so long ago. This just ticks me off!

Hey Henry, attention Whispering Willow residents - please pick up after your animal. Keep the sidewalks and roads free of animal droppings. Some of us would like to keep our neighborhood looking nice. I pay taxes just like you and I like to take care of what I am paying for. Let's stop being trashy and keep the subdivision looking nice.
 

09.10.08

  Hey Henry, isn't praying for patience a little, well, impatient?

  Hey Henry, I wanted to let you know that the Ola High School Marching Band is the best band I have ever seen. The props, the band, the color guard, the drum major, everything was amazing. Did I say amazing? Congratulations to the Ola High School Marching Band and everyone involved. Your hard work is paying off and has "melted face."

  Hey Henry, I ran out of gas on Jonesboro Road near the Kroger and called my son to help me out. While we were waiting on him; not one but three Henry County cops pulled behind me and asked if I needed help. Thanks!

  Hey Henry, people need to have respect for the U.S. flag! Too many times I've been riding down the road and there is an improperly flown American flag in someone's yard. Please go online and look up how to properly display the American flag, and when the National Anthem plays, be quiet, face the flag, and remove your hat please. If your flag is torn or tattered go to the VA, Boy or Girl scouts, or the Fire/Police department and ask them to properly retire your flag and go buy a new one. Have respect, Henry County!

  Hey Henry, to the woman in the Moe’s parking lot on the evening of September 5 that called my 10 and 18 year old daughters the N word:  I'd be happy to come to your trailer park and teach you all some new vocabulary words. Bless your heart.

  Hey Henry, I think McDonough needs a law like Kennesaw has, concerning guns and homeowners. I'd like to see these gangs in Locust Grove and Hampton get a taste of what a real community can do to protect itself.

  Hey Henry, it has been rumored that Lake Dow North and Lake Dow subdivisions are being rezoned from Ola High School to Henry County High School. This is unacceptable. The Locust Grove area students will go to their neighborhood school and we can have our neighborhood school back.  Please leave us alone!

  Hey Henry, kudos to the Henry County Water Authority for planning for the growth we've experienced.  Good work, Mr. Farmer.

  Hey Henry, if another “wanna be gangsta” comes up to my car again while I’m getting gas with my children in the car and pulls out a box of watches and asks if I "want to take advantage of the discount" or waits for me to get out of my car so he can "talk" to me or comes to me while I’m pumping gas to ask for a donation for their upcoming cd or says, "what up with them digits" to me -- I swear I’m going to lose my mind! Pull your pants back up and quit making us women of McDonough feel uncomfortable.

   Hey Henry, some of the so called commissioners need to know where their jurisdiction ends as did the "gentleman" at Moseley Park on September 6. Why wasn't he so concerned about the filthy porta-potties being used by food handlers who did not have hot running water to wash their hands?

  Hey Henry, I have my cable service with Charter Communications.  Every night at exactly 9:00 p.m., the TV goes completely off for about two minutes, then comes back on. I did ask a repairperson about this about six months ago, but received no answer.  Does anyone else have this happen?

  Hey Henry, the irony is that conservatives have blocked transportation funding for years, and now they want to complain about gas prices! 

09.03.08

  Hey Henry, I was at the Union Grove vs. Ola High School football game on Friday, and I have just got to say that the half time show was phenomenal! Both schools did a great job, but Ola really blew it out of the water! The props looked amazing, and they sounded great! I just wanted to congratulate both schools on a wonderful performance Friday night.

  Hey Henry, what's with all these people so upset over school lockers? Hello? There are major things going on in the world. The locker situation is what it is.  Get over it.

  Hey Henry, I thought I saw a pirate the other night. Arrrrgh!

  Hey Henry, I saw a person in the Ola school district taking down illegal tags. Way to go, Ola. Hope you run them back where they came from.

  Hey Henry, can I just say how nice it was that someone stopped so that I could back my car out of my parking spot on the McDonough Square. Why, it reminded of a time about nine years ago when that happened all the time. (Sent from Lady Sunshine.)

  Hey Henry, another robbery at gunpoint in Locust Grove? Where are the police? They'll pull you over during the day for passing at Peeksville, but what about our safety? How many robberies is it going to take? Are you waiting for someone to get killed? I don't feel safe anymore!

  Hey Henry, current zoning for group homes in our county is lumped in with personal care homes requiring a minimum of three acres and to be on a major road. The new zoning code (Unified Land Development Code) being worked on proposes a minimum of 2 acres and not in a subdivision. Still unnecessarily restrictive, don't you think?

  Hey Henry, I hope the school system has a plan to insure that any student coming from Clayton County has actually moved to Henry. If not we will have even more trailers housing the children of Henry County taxpayers.

  Hey Henry, I’m watching (and plan to report) those of you who pass school buses at/near the corner of Hwy 138 East and Hemphill Road. Please stop when you see the bus stop and do not wait for them to put out the stop sign. This doesn’t happen until the bus actually opens the door for the children to board. Waiting until then to stop may be too late.

  Hey Henry I just want to say to the crooked *** that robbed my husband of his truck; I hope he sleeps well at night. And just remember that karma always comes back around and will bite you in yours!

  Hey Henry, three cheers to the City of McDonough for hiring a receptionist for the rear entry with a professional, helpful, and courteous attitude that always greets you with a smile. It is nice to not see someone doing their nails and talking on their cell phone (ignoring you) like in many other places. Finally, the City Hall portrays professionalism along with classy southern charm.

  Hey Henry, to the person(s) that thinks ELCA should purchase school buses to improve congestion and shorten their own commute time. ELCA is privately funded (tuitions) by the parents of the students that attend ELCA. They use these finances to provide a Christ-centered education and pay the salaries of the incredible staff rather than spending money on school buses.  Next time you are frustrated with the traffic in front of ELCA, take a deep breath and say a prayer for more patience.

08.27.08

  Hey Henry, isn't the clock on top of the courthouse on the McDonough Square still under warranty?  It hasn't been that long since the remodeling took place.

  Hey Henry, the Old Save-Rite at Speer Road and Walt Stephens is being demolished. Is something new going there?

  Hey Henry, thanks to the ladies driving the ice cream truck around on Coan Rd., Iris Lake, etc., and giving all the kids sweet memories with their afternoon treats.

  Hey Henry, oh ye of little faith . . . someday you will realize what a good president we had in George W. Bush.  Stop listening to the media, do your own research, and form your own opinion.

  Hey Henry, how come my daughter has to pay $2 for a school locker for the year, but it cost $5 for a P.E. locker for two semesters?

    Hey Henry, did you know that it cost about $7 to get into one high school football game in Henry County. For those of us who attend many games, someone needs to come up with a Henry County High School season pass so that we can get into all the games in Henry County on one pass.

  Hey Henry, I saw a sign in the back window of a car in McDonough that reads: 50 mph = 34 mpg. Now that is some math I can get on board with!

  Hey Henry, back to the locker situation. I can assure you who thinks the reason my seventh grader doesn’t have a locker is because I haven’t “done my part” and turned in required paper work. Are you kidding? You have no idea. Call Ola Middle School and they will tell you that there are seventh graders who do not have lockers again this year.  Get off your high horse! Sixth graders are not the only ones who did not get lockers. And again, I do pay taxes just like you.

  Hey Henry, what's up with the clock on the courthouse? I thought it was fixed along time ago. Will it ever work again?

  Hey Henry, if you are too lazy to cook and too lazy to go get your food, then you need to tip (15% at least) the pizza driver. They make less than minimum wage and count on tips for income and to cover the additional gas expense.

  Hey Henry, anybody else think ELCA should spend some of that money and purchase buses? That school is the only reason Highway 42 and Eagles Landing is backed up every morning. Don't believe me? Watch how you sail through those roads when that school is out of session, even when other schools are open.

  Hey Henry, here I am in Garland, Texas telling you how much I enjoy reading  “Hey Henry.”  I love to hear all the “pros and cons'' of what is going on out there in the county. Even though we have been away 45 years, it seems like just yesterday we left for the big state of Texas. I just had to say  “Hey Henry” and let you know how much reading it means to me (Mary Ann Barnette).

  Hey Henry, to all the people I see each morning at the 4-way stop at Flat Rock and Old Conyers in Stockbridge. Wait your turn and use your blinkers because I'm not a mind reader.

  Hey Henry, to the County employee driving the Ford pickup with the dented front bumper and tag ending in 9040; please don't follow so close in the future! I hear we may have a financial shortfall and don't want you to incur expenses fixing up beautiful antique autos. (I was driving the speed limit.)

08.20.08

  Hey Henry, can you say "Rock Quarry Road" five times real fast?

  Hey Henry, I went down to the tag office in Locust Grove and got my license renewed recently. I am a veteran and they gave me a thank you note signed by all eight people there at the post. In 50 years I have never had anybody thank me for serving the country. But these people did and I want you to know I was touched by it and am deeply appreciative. I thought it was a great gesture. Please pass this along.

  Hey, Henry, why did the county recreation department offer lessons and classes in every corner of the county this summer except Hampton? We have parks and tennis courts, and we pay taxes. Our residents are interested in sports other than baseball and softball. Why are no other services offered here?

  Hey Henry, we have a son who is moderately retarded. Why aren't there group homes for the developmentally disabled in our county?

  Hey Henry, some teachers in this county think making a factual comment regarding statistics and race is equivalent to making a racist comment. Just because the facts are depressing does not mean they are racist.

  Hey Henry, a BIG heartfelt thank you to Henry County Police Department!  I had to call 911 to ask for help to come to my home late at night as I kept hearing suspicious noises behind my house.  The dispatcher and the police officers were courteous, professional and very helpful. I truly appreciate them being there for me.   We need to remember to thank our public safety servants!

  Hey Henry, to the people complaining about lockers. I know at my son’s school they will not assign lockers until all of the paperwork that parents are suppose to sign is turned back in to the teachers. Sign the paperwork, make sure they turn it, and then maybe your child will get the locker.  That is if they are seventh and eighth graders. Sixth grade students do not get lockers.

  Hey Henry, can you please tell the pet owners in the Whispering Willow Subdivision that if they are going to walk their pets to please make sure they have a clean up bag with them. Some of us are getting tired of having to clean up after other people’s animals.

  Hey Henry, to the City of Locust Grove about the traffic light on Tanger Blvd. I saw a Henry County employee working on that light and he told me that Locust Grove does not have an employee that can adjust the light. He told me he doesn't understand why they don't get their own guy to do this job. Just something to think about.

  Hey Henry, to people who drop their kids off in the mornings at school; there are two lanes. Don't get in the far lane, which is the drop off lane, then turn in front of me and park. One of these days I will not be paying attention and hit you and then whose fault would it be? Stay in your own lane.

  Hey Henry, so somebody thinks that George W. has kept terrorists out? He keeps them out of this country about like my dog keeps elephants out of my yard. (Ed. note - You have elephants in your yard? You should send one in for Pet of the Week.)

  Hey Henry, to all the people I see each morning at the 4-way stop at Flat Rock and Old Conyers in Stockbridge. Wait your turn and use your blinkers because I'm not a mind reader.

08.13.08

Hey Henry, responding to the Luella Middle School students not getting a locker... It’s the same at Ola Middle. My son was in sixth grade last year and they said all sixth graders were in trailers and no locker. Well, this year he’s in seventh grade and once again all but one of his classes are in trailers and no locker again. I pay taxes just like the parents of the kids who have the majority of their classes inside and they also don’t have to carry that backpack all day.

Hey Henry, why do people have such a hard time figuring out the "give gap, take gap" on the Square in McDonough? Seems some people think they have the right to just come barreling through ignoring the signs.

Hey Henry... a bit confused! The kids at Eagles Landing Middle School must tuck in their shirts but once they enter Eagles Landing High School, they can let the shirts hang out. Let's make all students conform to the same dress code.

Hey Henry, what’s up with the bags on all the cars at Dr. Foster's office?

Hey Henry, thank you to the volunteers at the Henry County Humane Society for running such a neat little animal shelter. This is a gem that Henry County should be proud of!

Hey Henry, just like to thank all the camp counselors for the HC Parks and Recreation Summer Camp. It was a wonderful summer at Heritage Park for the kids and a great alternative for families other than daycare. We will see you at fall break!

Hey Henry, thank you to Gage, the 'good samaritan' that stopped to fix my flat tire on Hwy 81E on Wednesday. It's great to know there are still kind people in the world today. Thanks again!

Hey Henry, what about all the great folks in Locust Grove that came out on August 7 to greet the Ft. Benning soldiers that were visiting Noah's Ark. It was so moving to see all the people lined up and down 42 and LG Griffin road as the soldiers passed through. But the best part of all was when they got to Locust Grove Elementary to see all those children out in the parking lot waving and smiling.

Hey Henry, is your dog outside, in this heat, or in the rain? Is he baking in the garage? Then stop fooling yourself into believing you're a good dog owner, because you’re not. Did you think it would be cute to get a puppy one day -- and then put him out when you realized you might have to spend a little time teaching him, or a little money keeping him healthy? Please everyone: Stop the abuse and treat your dog the way God wants you to.

Hey Henry, driving through beautiful, downtown McDonough behind a shiny new red pickup truck, I witnessed a very disappointing sight. The driver rolled down his window and threw out bags, cups of fast food containers. How low class! How disrespectful of your town! How would you like someone to do that to your front yard?

Hey Henry, Luella Middle School is insanely overcrowded, which is why there is no room or money for lockers. Don't hate the school; hate those who are responsible for the slow school construction around here, like the Board of Education.

Hey Henry, a big thanks to the folks behind the Momentum Christian Church ice cream truck. The free ice cream treats were a special touch to National Night Out!
 

08.06.08

 Hey Henry, what a fun evening we had at the “Are You Smarter than a College Student” Program. It was good to see our community leaders in a fun way instead of their normal business-like way. Hope there’s another one in the plans!

Hey Henry, looks like my email has once again been given out without permission. I signed up to read about the County and instead, I now get unwanted spam from candidates, TV programs, and now "The Henry County Citizen." Where will it end?

Hey Henry, just a reminder to those of you who use Iris Lake Road in McDonough as a cut through. The speed limit is 35 mph!

Hey Henry, if you missed the Sixth annual Mr. and Miss Special Henry County Pageant this year, you missed a real treat! Thirty-seven special needs adults and teens competed in two different pageants and it was an awesome experience. Thanks to the Henry County Times for their continued support and covering the contestants and pageant each year! We love your newspaper!

Hey Henry, no kids at home but some McGarity Road residents can't wait for school to start so they can enjoy the scenery again without the rows and rows of big yellow buses.

Hey Henry, does Andy know how to spell subpoena yet?

Hey Henry, the people living at the corner of Lawrenceville Street are watering from their own well, so mind your own business. (Ed. - hurt dogs bark loud - perhaps a well-placed sign would help inform.)

Hey Henry, I remember voting for George Bush and this is still the greatest country on earth. One question for you Bush-bashers: How many attacks on US soil have occured since 9/11? You wouldn't give him credit for that, would you?

Hey Henry, why is it that school teachers and administrators whine all year that parents won't attend meetings or get involved, then schedule open house for 1:00 on a weekday? Actions speak louder than words. If you really want parents involved, schedule events so they don't cause a hardship for working parents.

Hey Henry, when is the free clothes giveaway? Does anyone know?

Hey Henry, you said that the story on Abel Montejo is in the July 9 Times. How can someone obtain a copy or view the info online? (Ed. note - go to www.henrycountytimes.com and click on the Obit archives link at the bottom left.)

Hey Henry, spay and neuter your pets. Too many die every day!

Hey Henry, to the family of Abel Montejo: I am so sorry for your lost. He was a fine and compassionate man.

Hey Henry, on the first day of school, I took my child and was totally disgusted at the clothes that Henry County High School kids are wearing. What about a dress code, or are they too afraid of the kids to say anything.... What a shame this new school will be trashed within a few years.

Hey Henry, I would like to vent on the Luella Middle School and any other school out there that does not have lockers for our kids. They have to haul around a backpack full of textbooks and heavy binders on their backs from class to class. This concerns me as a parent and annoys me that our children have to carry these heavy bags all over the school!
 

07.30.08

 Hey Henry, thanks 'Miss Debbie' at the McDonough Public Library for giving our kids another fun summer of reading activities. We liked seeing you eat that bug, too!

Hey Henry, just wanted to say congratulations to the six and under McDonough Elite Bulldogs for winning second Place in the USSSA World Series played here in Lovejoy. They also won first place in State and second place in Sub-State. We are so proud of you... Dalton, Wesley, Jackson, Baylen, Legend, Colby, Kade, Ryan, Gavin, Chance, Ty, Cade, and Joey. Also thanks to Coach Chad, Chip, Chris, Joe and team mom Sandy! Go Dawgs!

Hey Henry, to the person who returned my daughter’s purse Monday morning to the Kroger on Jonesboro Rd. God will surely bless you for your honesty. There aren't many honest people around anymore.

Hey Henry, there is a charming home on Griffin Street that has a large statue of an elephant in its side garden. Is there a story there?

Hey Henry, who lives in that big corner house on Lawrenceville Street who seems to water their yard and plants whenever they want to. I’ve seen their sprinklers going morning, afternoon and evening. Aren’t there any restrictions for them?

Hey Henry, what happened to Abel Montejo? (Ed. note - He passed away and is in the July 9 edition of The Times.)

Hey Henry, I love looking at the cast statues of two boys playing baseball at the entrance of Alexander Park on Hwy. 42. However, the boy that is batting has no bat! Can't something be done to replace that bat?

Hey Henry, I am concerned about the sagging goalposts on the high school football field on the corner of Lemon St. and John Frank Ward. Can any money be found to repair or replace before one crashes down on someone?

Hey Henry, please hurry up and get the recreational center built so that Henry County kids have a local place to swim. Henry County is boastful about its "hometown" atmosphere, so let's at least provide a community pool.

Hey Henry! Have a reference question that needs to be answered? E-mail mdreference@mail.henry.public.lib.ga.us. Note: All spam will be ignored.

Hey Henry, is there a Church for the followers of the X-Files? It just seems more believable that "we" human animals are an alien experiment here on this Planet, than the popular man-made story that’s been brainwashing us for the last 20 centuries. See y’all at the X-Files Movie!

Hey Henry, why can't the traffic light at the intersection of Tanger Blvd. and Locust Grove Griffin Road be synchronized to benefit traffic going both ways? I have had to sit there for 2-3 minutes going east toward Hwy. 42 (or even in the opposite direction) while traffic on Tanger Blvd. would go by without ever having to stop. Let's be fair, please!

Hey Henry, remember when you voted for George Bush because you thought he was going to make the country the greatest place in the world? So, how’s that going for you?

Hey Henry, when will a red light be installed on Hwy 81 East and Bethany Road. I thought that had been approved in the last SPLOST. It is greatly needed there!!

07.23.08

 Hey Henry, we would like to wish Hunter Smith a happy third birthday. Mama and Daddy love you!

Hey Henry, For sale! Cheap! Gasoline and diesel fuel. Bring your own containers and a pumping system (must be UL approved) - just south of Locust Grove.

Hey Henry, again, county commissioners, I ask you to check your emails and then respond to your constituents. A six month email is way overdue for a response.

Hey Henry, to the school system - what about giving school children real food for lunch? What they are eating now is bad for their health and much more expensive then real food! They are diabetic, have high cholesterol and many health problems are going to affect them as they age. All they get is frozen prepared food. I feel bad for them. I have worked in corporate cafeterias and we feed those adults real food and it is healthy and tasty. Please care about our childrens health. Thank you.

Hey Henry, I really miss the old McDonough, the people were friendly and life was sweeter. Now it is so crazy and the light up billboard on the square makes it look like Tackyville. I think we need to keep our pride and values and I feel like we have lost our home.

Hey Henry, instead of all the negative Hey Henrys, I'd just like to say that I think Julie and Beau Kelley's residence in downtown McDonough is the most charming home around! I am always inspired and it is nice to see a young couple that takes such pride in their neighborhood.

Hey Henry, to the family of Abel Montejo, all of us who had our dogs trained by him will miss him greatly!

Hey Henry, the political candidates who won the election need to be fined $25 a day for each and every campaign sign of theirs that remains in public view. Take those hideous things down already.

Hey Henry, why aren't the Henry County restaurant scores posted online any longer? I inquired to County Health Services, and was told that our county commissioners asked them to take off this information. Why wouldn't they want this information readily available?

Hey Henry, has anyone noticed the amazing group of teens who graduated from Henry County schools this year? Deidre Cochran, Becca Waltrip, Jennifer Berger, Leah Allmer, Bekah Carr, Anushka Boyd, Sarah Lucas, Emily Guill, Stephen Sylvester, Ricky Plemmons, Steven Dingle, Kacee Payne. I could go on and on. They are all college bound and have a very bright future.

Hey Henry, in these economic times, don't forget to make sure your deposits are FDIC insured. The FDIC has a website that is very user friendly!

Hey Henry, where in the world is Timothy Kimbell II? (Ed. note - actually he has been in Thailand and promises to send a column about the gardens and sights there.)

Hey Henry, I am sleeping very well at night knowing that the McDonough city manager is hard at work putting together a large reduction package in city expenses so that the city council can amend the 2008 budget and not have to pass a 85% tax increase.
 

07.16.08

 Hey Henry, thank you, Redz Restaurant, for bringing such delightful comedy to the Square in McDonough! Who would have thought that people like to laugh around here! Dinner was exquisite and the atmosphere was truly exceptional!

Hey Henry, don't worry about the future of the earth. The earth has been here for millenia before us and will go on long after us, in whatever incarnation. "We have met the enemy, and he is us."

Hey Henry, for all you moms and dads out there who have your kids at an in-home daycare, and you are told that you can not claim it on your taxes, beware, because you can. And you are told that you have to pay for their food. Don't, you already pay for childcare, all that is included. All you need to do is call the State, and they will give you her Tax ID Number. Don't be fooled.

Hey Henry, does anyone know where you can go to get good fried shrimp now that Up the Creek has closed? I'm talking about those big, plump, butterflied shrimp you can’t find anywhere? I've tried other places but have yet to taste any good ones.

Hey Henry, to the lady responding about the gentleman carrying the loaded gun. These days and times I do feel better knowing that the people that I work for have firearms on them due to the robberies in Henry County. And shame on you to any mother who would walk her child into the city square area and not hold their hand to prevent them from running into a passing car.

Hey Henry, this is to whomever found $10.00 and a knife at the B.P. gas station on Highway 20/81.You took the knife inside, which you did a good deed but then you stole the cash. Why not take that money inside along with the knife. At least be honest all the way, not half the way.

Hey Henry, to the person who complained about the "grain elevator" in Stockbridge... would you rather keep the assortment of abandoned buildings and strip malls along 138 instead of letting the city bring itself into the 20th Century? For Heaven's Sake!

Hey Henry, Big Brother is always watching. (Ed. note - so is Hey Henry.)

Hey Henry, life is just not the same without the Garden Guy. Where is he?

Hey Henry, wow, Deidre Cochran...you really rocked in Les Miserables. Brenau is lucky to be getting you, girl.

Hey Henry, attention van/carpoolers and bus riders - I hate that it took gas going up to $4/gallon, but I sure am happy to see all the park 'n ride lots full! Thank you for helping to relieve the congestion problem. I hope the rest of you commuters try a commute alternative too!

Hey Henry, I don’t know what court that person who commented about the language and dress code has been in, but I don’t think it was a Henry County courtroom. In all the courts I have been a juror or observer in a court, the judge and all officials were more than courteous and never used inappropriate language. I’ve also never seen any people coming dressed like you described.

07.09.08

 Hey Henry, what do we have to do to get a weather alert alarm around the Hwy. 81 / Hwy. 3 (unincorporated) Hampton area. Just about every storm hits us. Help!

Hey Henry, I was in court with friend of mine a few weeks ago and was totally appalled at the language that our officers use in a public court room during the long breaks that are taken. I also noticed that Henry county doesn't have much of a dress code for court and what is really bad that parents and their kids would even think of entering into a courtroom with their pants to their ankles and looking like they just came off the streets. What a disgrace that our judges don't expect decency in their courts let alone their own employees have potty mouths.

Hey Henry, I should have called you so you could send a reporter to Salem Baptist's Country Fair last Friday. Great way to celebrate a wonderful week of Bible School. Neat 'cows' with their strange udders, plus free lemonade, popcorn and watermelon and lots of fun games.

Hey Henry, I sure hope the good residents of Henry County realize what an amazingly talented and professional quality theater company we have in our very own Henry Players. I went to see Les Miserables and it was a very moving and entertaining high quality piece of art. Congratulations to Directors Bob Dodson and Steve Green and their entire production crew. Their collective efforts gave us beautiful singing, acting and music against the backdrop of a stunning set. Go see any play by the Henry Players and you will not be disappointed.

Hey Henry, if the City of McDonough is in such a budget crisis, isn’t it time to consider contracting with the county for police protection. It would have to save money without losing any service. The city of Stockbridge has been doing it for years and it seems to work for them. Especially with the new county police headquarters just two blocks from city hall, doesn’t this make sense?

Hey Henry, I was very disappointed to see that two of the historic houses on Jonesboro Street were demolished (against the Historic Preservation Council's ruling) to make way for a large commercial building. Guess McDonough is on its way toward being the next Stockbridge. Do you ever hear anyone saying how much they enjoy visiting Stockbridge?

Hey Henry, Wachovia may have lied, but that website is just plain ugly! Let's use a simple color and font palette and make the thing a little easier on the eyes please!

Hey Henry, why are they building a grain elevator, beside the flower shop, at the intersection of East Atlanta and North Henry Blvd?

Hey Henry, to the person who got the tag number of the lady who sat the fast food bag in the road and you didn't know who to contact - try the Henry County Police number (not the 911 though). There is a fine for that. I wish I could get the tag number of the ones who throw theirs in our yard. We live on Airline Road. Why can't people wait until they get home!
 

07.02.08

 Hey Henry, I hope everyone read “My Father' Hands.” It was really a great thing to remember about your father. We still get your paper on the computer and I read it all. It sure makes me homesick. Thanks for all the news even though it isn't always good. We all like to complain once in a while. So, good-bye for now and I miss McDonough.

Hey Henry, if you are building a high-end, nice home, don’t use chicken wire for your fence. Money sure doesn't buy class!

Hey Henry, let's try to lower the car wrecks. If you see a car coming, you wait, and then you pull out. Don't pull out, right in front of me so I have to slam on my brakes. Especially if there's no one behind me. Think safe, not stupid. My life, and my families life are very important to me.

Hey Henry, when someone wants to report some wrongdoing at a City Council meeting in "Hey Henry,” it would help if they told us which City Council they were talking about. There is more than one city in Henry County!

Hey Henry, the Henry Players production of "Les Miserables" was probably the best musical I've seen in the last 10 years of HP productions. Amazing, all the performers were students! Such talent -- I hope we see more of them in years to come.

Hey Henry, I want to make my personal webpage, can you help me? (Ed. - I want to have a million dollars...can you help me?)

Hey Henry, I agree with the people who are tired of the trash in the square, but unfortunately it is all over. A while back my husband and I were going down Airline Road and watched a young woman open her door at the four-way stop and place her fast food bag and large drink on the road and drive off. We got her tag number, but then got busy with life and didn't really know who to call to report things like this. I couldn't believe she did it and then expected someone else to clean it up for her.

Hey Henry, has anyone in the Kelleytown area noticed that they keep patching Ford Drive near Pleasant Grove school and the dirt road was a lot smoother before they started patching? Seems like a lot of wasted taxpayer money to me.

Hey Henry, on 3/5/08 there was a post made about a student at an “elite High School.” I would like to get in touch with you. (Editor’s note: if you both want to send your email addresses to editor@henrycountytimes.com, we’ll put you in contact.)

Hey Henry, if you don't like your stimulus check, make more money next time. It's based on the taxes you paid in the first place, not some magical pro-senior conspiracy. Try actually reading the document the IRS goes to great expense to send in advance of the check next time.

Hey Henry, congratulations to the 11-12 Ola Allstars for finishing runner-up in district. Coach Steve and all the coaches were wonderful with the kids. Congratulations on a job well done.

Hey Henry, if the policeman lives within the community he serves, then by all means let him drive the cruiser home. However, if he's driving out to Butts county or something, that seems like a pretty ridiculous expense for us to shoulder. Also, the shamefully low pay these officers receive shouldn't justify some perk involving misuse of county property. Let's just raise their wages to respectable levels and trim the fat from elsewhere in the county.
 

06.25.08

 Hey Henry, Bravo! Bravo! The Henry Players have done it again. "Les Miserables" was the best show ever done by the Henry Players. The young people were absolutely fantastic!

Hey Henry, a big thank you to the Henry County Board of Education Facilities and Maintenance Department for quickly acting to remove a dead 50' Southern Pine tree at Flippen Elementary that abutted our property. Within two days of calling, they sent a crew out and removed the entire tree without leaving a branch or disturbing our property. Many, many thanks!

Hey Henry, I went to WachoviaLied.com and it is about a Henry resident. You should check it out, too!

Hey Henry, The complaints about cops driving their cruisers home after work makes me wonder if citizens realize what we ask of these folks. For $35 to $40,000 annually we want them to stand between us and the terror we see every day on TV, require them to make split second decisions where wrong ones leave them dead or in jail, and seek second jobs to support their families. I have no problem with patrolmen driving their cruisers home with good reason. If it attracts good quality cops it would be tax money well spent.

Hey Henry, will someone please tell the Henry County Tax Assessors office that homes are not selling in Henry County and "land value" and "building value" have been increased annually every year since we moved here in 1998!

Hey Henry, I don't believe I could vote for a politician who thinks three young beauties in short shorts and high heels is the way to campaign.

Hey Henry, thanks government for my stimulus check. I can now afford three tanks of gas. How does a single guy who works and paid his taxes only get back $145, when senior couples get back $1,200? What’s the math?

Hey Henry, I’m a senior citizen who has to live in low-income housing and am being constantly harassed by drug dealers. I can’t afford to live anywhere else, but am afraid to live where I do. Can someone address this issue someday for all of us who can’t afford to live better?

Hey Henry, when will our Mayor, city council and the D.O.T. realize the importance of a traffic light at the intersection of Conyers Rd., McGarity Rd., Fairview Dr. and Lawrenceville St.? Accidents occur there on a regular basis. School buses galore use this intersection. Is it going to take a fatality to open their eyes?

Hey Henry, to the person complaining of police officers driving their vehicles home. Police officers are never off duty. I would think that the residents of Henry County would welcome a police officer living in their community and having a police presence. I hope that you do not need police assistance, but, if you do, would you rather an off duty police officer respond to you because he is on his way to or from work/home and has the necessary equipment in his patrol car to assist you at that very moment, or would you rather wait a longer response time, because the officer had to drive to the police station, park his personal car, get into the police car and then respond to your call.
 

06.18.08

 Hey Henry, you are correct that you do not have to be a mortician to be a coroner; but at least morticians have a working knowledge of death related studies. i.e. anatomy, microbiology, diseases etc. What exactly does a middle school Geography teacher know about death, dying and caring for families? Maybe he spent the night at a Holiday Inn express.

Hey Henry, a big thank you to Food Depot for carrying apple juice made from American apples instead of concentrate from China!

Hey Henry, to all you folks going south on Griffin Street coming into the square. You know how you always block the intersection because you can't wait for the next light? Well, not only do you stop traffic at that intersection, you also stop everyone driving west on Macon Street coming into the square trying to turn left on John Frank Ward Blvd. You are not the most important person trying to get through the square. Try waiting for the next light like the rest of us.

Hey Henry, it is our own responsibility to care for and protect ourselves. Making complaints about someone carrying a weapon is not appropriate. It is our right and heritage to be able to say enough is enough. So, don't ask the government of Henry County to protect you. Protect yourself!

Hey Henry, gee, I hope none of the candidates for commissioner are taking down other candidate's signs, or telling their supporters to do so. That would be in such poor taste, don't you think?

Hey Henry, all the new football coaches at Union Grove High School are truly making a difference in a lot of boy’s lives. Thank you is just not enough for these men!

Hey Henry, does anyone else think quality growth is an oxymoron in Henry County?

Hey Henry, as a person who went through the HC School System in McDonough and a child of a parent that taught in the school system, I give greatest kudos to the retired teachers this year. I distinctly remember three of them that taught me so much; Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Werner, and Ms. Childs. I don’t think they will ever know what an impact they made on my life. Students may not appreciate them now, but I promise 15-20 years later, they will mean so much to them.

Hey Henry, shame on you for such a poor turnout at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. As a biker who rode in both parades, I'm extremely disappointed that there were less than fifty motorcycles on both days. Where were you Vietnam Vets M/C, Patriot Guard Riders, Rolling Thunder and Abate? I guess Vietnam still is "the forgotten war."

Hey Henry, I want to share with you the most recent egregious behavior by a council member we witnessed during a recent city council meeting. A citizen made a public statement that apparently the member disagreed with. During a 5 minute break, the council member pointed at the citizen, summoned them to the front and started to scream - "Cheap Shot, Cheap Shot" and proceeded to argue, ridicule and demand a response. This behavior was not only rude, unbecoming and least of all unprofessional but it was especially alarming coming from an elected official. It is one thing to have a bad moment - but this seems to be the norm from this council member.

06.11.08

Hey Henry, a big thank you to everyone involved with the Master Gardeners’ Tour of Gardens. Everyone was welcoming, polite, and able to provide any and all information about each location. Class act all the way!

Hey Henry, I sure am proud that our town is bringing the Vietnam Traveling Wall to town. Way to go McDonough! A positive event in the midst of all the woes that fill the news every day.

Hey Henry, we all have those few pennies laying around that we think aren't really worth much. Lately when I receive my change back from a purchase, I ask the cashier to keep the penny and read the inscription. (In God We Trust). Not only am I putting a little back in the economy, I am also reminding myself as well as others of whom we belong too. If everyone would give back just a penny a day, we just might help the economy AND remind us of where our trust should really be.

Hey Henry, what's a city the size of 16,000 doing with a $10 million budget? McDonough needs to trim down and cut back (that includes personnel expenses that some City Council members even refuse to consider.) Rising expenses have forced the taxpayers who foot the bills to cut back across the board. City officials should do the same (without raising taxes) or be replaced!

Hey Henry, congratulations to HCHS Valedictorian Jennifer Berger! You go girl!

Why is the principal at Woodland Middle School intending to remove the arts from his school next year, but keep Latin?

Hey Henry, how many more car break-ins, car thefts, home invasions, burglaries are we going to have before something is done? The Crumbley Road and Kelleytown area have had hundreds in the last few months, not to mention Lakehaven, where cars are being broken into in people’s garages. I guess when enough criminals get their heads blown off by residents, something may be done. How about the idea of a mandatory gun license, like in Kennesaw? Sounds like a great idea to me. That's what will happen if I catch someone breaking in my house or car. Maybe the county politicians should make this a priority and stop focusing so much on this nonsense of building and land business.

Hey Henry, why do some people think a dirt road is a trash can?

Hey Henry, while traveling through Pleasant Grove Road to Stonecrest Mall the other day, it was interesting to note how many congratulations to Union Grove graduates that were posted in yards located on the Rockdale side of the Henry-Rockdale County line.

Hey Henry, do you know there is a rumor spreading that you have to be a mortician to be able to be a Coronor in Henry County. This is not true.

Hey Henry, please spay and neuter your pets! It is kitten season and already over 300 cats and kittens have been euthanized in Henry County for the month of May. This could be prevented easily by spaying and neutering. There are many low cost options just check online or call your shelter. Did you also know that if you take care of a stray that it is legally yours after three days? That means that stray is your responsibilty so take care of it.

Hey Henry, if the guy from the pawn shop wants to carry a loaded firearm while walking down the sidewalk, it's his Constitutional right. In fact, anyone can carry a loaded firearm in plain site while walking down the side walk all day, everyday.

06.04.08

Hey Henry, happy birthday to my wife! You little cutie-pie, you're no bigger than the hammer on a twenty-two, but you sure are pretty! Remember Gina Lolabrigida, that gorgeous Italian film star from the 50's and 60's? You favor her a lot, if the light's kinda dim and I squint real hard.

Hey Henry, Thank you Brenda Nail DeLauder for your uplifting and spiritual column. I enjoy looking for it each week. Just like you, I enjoy getting to sit down and take a quick break if we are lucky enough to get rain also. Your columns always make me realize how grateful I am for so many things.

Hey Henry, so, does the guy at the Pawn Shop have to actually kill someone before we figure out that he should not be holstering a loaded firearm walking down our sidewalks? A mother screams, “Watch out!” in an attempt to save her child from the speeding car as he errantly crosses the street. Just as the car misses the child, the bullet coming from the gun in the hands of someone who has already shot an innocent man hits the child and brings to an end an innocent life. Is this what it is going to take?

Hey Henry, why didn't Henry County Police make a case against the farmer with the lake full of stolen water? Somebody is asleep at the wheel.

Hey Henry, there are some people that blame George Bush for the horrific conditions our country is in. And there are some people that are delusional.

Hey Henry, if we do not get professional and fair health inspectors soon, Henry County will be an empty county for restaurants.

Hey Henry, dress codes are created to present a professional image of a company, business, or city. How hard is that to understand?

Hey Henry, thank you Henry County Police Department. I was robbed a few days ago and you guys were wonderful to me and my family. I appreciate all you do to keep us safe!

Hey Henry, does anyone else living in historic McDonough see "colt 45 man" having his beer as he walks around town and leaving his empty cans in your trash cans? It is illegal to have open containers of beer out in public, correct? Please report this man to the police if you see him.

Hey Henry, if you are going to order pizza and you don't pay for gas to go get it, give the driver at least a buck. Cheap skates!

Hey Henry, to the off duty fireman that I had an altercation with in the Kroger parking lot off Jonesboro Rd that occurred on Thursday night 5/29... I’m sorry! I was speeding and I thank you for addressing the issue. I apologize to you and your kids.

Hey Henry, oh poor, poor city of McDonough staff. Instead of letting anyone go so money can be saved, why not do like so many of us airline employees have done. Take a humongous pay cut, but do it voluntarily. We didn't ask to lose our incomes, homes, cars, and living the life style we were accustomed to; but we're managing. It's amazing how you start talking about all these money hogs and how fast they start pointing fingers and acting like pit bulls, because they don't want to let go of their high incomes.

Hey Henry, finally, a restaurant in McDonough where the food is consistently good, the wait staff is consistently friendly and informed, and the price is right - Waffle House.
 

05.28.08

 Hey Henry, we the McDonough city staff are willing to sacrifice for a balanced budget! We will gladly sacrifice the City Manager and all the people that he may have hired and/or promoted - including the building official, the plan review coordinator, one of the code enforcement officers, and the media relations specialist. And, oh without a doubt we will on bended knees let go of the Contract Community Development Director so that he can concentrate his complete days on his erosion control business and his quality growth council. Then and only then will the City be cleansed of those who would seek to kill the life of this community!

 Hey Henry, happy Memorial Day to all our veterans! And a special thanks to Mayor Copeland for recognizing them!

 Hey Henry, to the one who isn't at the top of the pay scale and has a family. I am not supporting your family. I am a single mother driving 37 miles one way to a better paying hospital than HMC, and I bring home a whopping $35,000 a year, I am raising two teenage children that I don't get child support on any regular basis for but I sure don't expect my employer to give me car to get to work quicker just so taxpayers can save money. Have your wife or husband get a job, this is a two paycheck world - get used to it.

 Hey Henry, I want to congratulate the Elite '99, eight and under girls travel softball team, which is based out of McDonough. The girls took first place in our last tournament which was played in Douglasville. The girls did an awesome job and worked hard. Congrats and good luck on the rest of your season! GO ELITE!

 Hey Henry, maybe I'm not up to the times, but when you are off duty, you are off the clock. Why would you need to drive a county vehicle home? Including police officers! If you are off duty, do like every other taxpayer who has a family to support and drive your own vehicle home. Why should we have to provide your transportation to and from work? The county doesn't provide my transportation because I'm a county worker. I can't ride the bus to school to cut down on my transportation expense. Put our tax dollars to use where they are suppose to be used.

 Hey Henry, I'd like to commend the choral director at Woodland High School for doing a wonderful job this year. He has gone out of his way to make the choral program outstanding. The kids have a great respect for him. He is one in a million.

 Hey Henry, lets talk fairness. A local high school needs to learn the meaning of the word. The high school had their annual cheerleading tryouts a few weeks ago. They allowed one girl to tryout after she had missed the first day of the clinic when it clearly states in the rules that you must be present for every clinic in order to try out. Then one of the judges for the tryouts was friends with some of the girls through an All Star Team. Some of the girls that did not make the team were seniors that have been cheering since Middle School and others girls that had cheered for Varsity Competition for the past 2 years that clearly should have made the team. Our schools should be making more opportunities for our children and stop being so political!

 Hey Henry, I was so disappointed to hear about the behavior Mickie Jackson has witnessed on the square. I sure do hope that when she saw the girl from the restaurant on the square empty her cigarette ashtray in the parking lot she went over and let her boss know about it. There is absolutely no excuse for trashing out our public places. I’m sure she wouldn’t dump it in her own driveway. I’m sick of people littering our streets and roads. Report them!

05.21.08

 Hey Henry, when someone talks or says hello to you, then the polite thing to do is to say hello back, even if you are talking on a cell phone. Grow up!

Hey Henry, to all the young men and women from McDonough First United Methodist Church that are graduating from the different high schools in the Henry County area. Congratulations and best wishes on your future. We have the best of the best, so go forth, reach out, and be all you can be.

Hey Henry, if you look greedy and act greedy, then you are probably greedy!

Hey Henry, when are the schools in Henry County going to start getting tougher on students going to school out-of-district. I know of several students that are going to my son’s school right now that are out-of-district. We can stop the overcrowding if the school system would start cracking down on all of these parents that know they are doing wrong.

Hey Henry! Being a woman myself, I want to tell all these women out there that your car is not meant to be used as a powder room. You should do your makeup at home. If you say you don't have time then wake your lazy self up earlier so you can get it done. I can get myself ready and my kids ready and still be on time. You are going to kill someone one day because you need to get that mascara on just right. Cars are for transportation, not for your beautification.

Hey Henry, there is a farmer in McDonough that thinks he can do anything he wants. On a Sunday night in March he filled his lake from a fire hydrant!

Hey Henry, Salem Baptist Church would like to congratulate its high school and college graduates on a job well done. Best of luck in the future!

Hey Henry, thank you Kevin Oliveira for your article "A new generation." I could not agree more! Having moved here from Europe a few years back (and please let me point out, I'm happy to be here), I'm sad to see the change in attitude towards this country in Europe. Ten years back a lot of people would do anything to be able to come here to work and live. Today a lot of the same people rage when they hear the name the United States. It saddens me because this country is full of hard working, good, everyday people.

Hey Henry, what happened to the garden guy?

Hey Henry, congratulations to the Henry County Celtics! The 13 and under team took second place in a crowded field of 34 teams at the YBOA Georgia State Tournament this weekend. Kudos to Coach Wortham, Coach Derek and all the players. You guys were simply awesome and made us all very proud!

Hey Henry, many thanks to the Police Officers and Medics who
helped me when I fell leaving the Geraninum Festival on Saturday. I did go to the Emergency Room at Henry Medical as you asked and I am fine. You responded so quickly and were so very nice. Thanks again.

Thanks so much to the expeditious and courteous Henry County policeman that stopped and changed my tire for me on Friday, May 16. Please drivers - move over one lane when someone is having car trouble and a police car is there trying to assist. There are way too many people that get hit by cars on the interstate.

 

05.14.08

 Hey Henry, the McDonough City staff has learned a valuable lesson from the current city council: rules don't matter, who you know is more important; laziness is to be rewarded; the City will approve anything; conflicts of interest are not recognized - they are encouraged; the city manager will never be fired; and sit on your butt because no matter how hard you work in the public interest nothing is gonna change!

Hey Henry, I would like to congratulate all those that are a part of the current Eagle's Landing High School yearbook and newspaper staff for their 14 awards presented at the GSPA, which allows the ELHS Journalism program to exceed all others in the region. All of the hard work and dedication that has gone into the yearbook as well as the newspaper has paid off. Congratulations!

Hey Henry, with all the governments raising taxes, gas prices rising higher and higher, and politicians giving themselves pay raises because they "think" they’re worth it, well maybe we should all just quit work. We’ll stop paying on our houses and any other loans we have, go on welfare and food stamps, and stop worrying about everything. Then we can just let the government pay for everything. Sounds like a plan to me (don't worry be happy).

Hey Henry, Now is the time to replace all those energy-wasting incandescent bulbs in your home with efficient flourescent bulbs. They don't produce heat and it's going to be a hot summer!

Hey Henry, congratulations to the 2008 inaugural graduating class of Ola High School, especially my granddaughter, Sarah, and her friend Jaren. May God bless your future with every success. Love, Nan.

Hey Henry, to Mayor Copeland and McDonough City Council, thank you for thinking of our veterans!

Hey Henry, I heard that the Belgian Waffleman is going to be at the Geranium Festival. Don't miss him. I hope he has chocolate dipped waffles on a stick!!!

Hey Henry, thank you to Mitzi at Pizaz for the fun Veteran's Day doggie event. Our dog loves wearing her new Pizaz collar.

Hey Henry, does anyone know why we have to drive through the parking lots of three different businesses to get to the Waffle House parking lot next to Precision Tune-up at Jonesboro Road and McDonough Parkway? When you enter from McDonough Parkway, the Waffle House driveway has been blocked by permanent curbs. Who did that?

Hey Henry, many thanks to an anonymous, very thoughtful gentleman who picked up the tab at a Stockbridge restaurant for our birthday luncheon! We all enjoyed the food, and we had a great time topped off by this nice surprise! God bless you, sir. With gratitude, six little ole' ladies ranging from ages 67 - 94.

Hey Henry, please tell the people that matter that they need to check out the Whispering Willow Subdivision. The homes are single resident homes and you have some homes with at least five families living in them.

Hey Henry, Maybe the person(s) who suggested "reducing or eliminating take home vehicles" for McDonough employees should remember their suggestion the next time they need a police officer to respond quickly to their house. Folks don’t realize that having a take home vehicle benefits the community by quicker responses. Keep in mind most of us are not at the top of the pay scale and we have families to take care of, too.
 

05.07.08

 Hey Henry, Art in the park was pretty cool this weekend. The band was really good and it was a beautiful day. Good food too - especially CJ's Hotdogs had a great New Orleans Dog. I want to thank the McDonough Art Council for having an enjoyable event.

Hey Henry, maybe the McDonough city council should consider reducing or eliminating take home vehicles to address their budget shortfalls. Taxpayers should not pay for city employees to drive to and from work and cavort around town on the weekends. No matter what the cost of gas, this is just pure waste!

Hey Henry, yes, teachers should remove badges when they drink. Let's give them the benefit of doubt after a long hard day with our children, they simply forgot. Just think about all the things your kids tell teachers that you do or say, and boy, do kids talk! I don't think seeing a teacher out in public actually smiling and laughing is as bad as the stories they tell about their parents! In fact, many parents would get a failing grade in their own modeling skills. Let's make sure the teaching of morals and values actually begins at home before we judge our exhausted and underpaid teachers.

Hey Henry, the taste of Henry was fun. I really enjoyed the music near the end of the night. It looked like everyone had a good time. The kids had a lot of places to play, also. I do wish the trash cans were emptied more often but other than that it was nice.

Hey Henry, if the city of Atlanta is laying off employees to try and get the budget into balance, why is McDonough not considering the same thing instead of this unreasonable property tax increase. I could live with a 10 or 15 percent increase, but never 64%. There will be more and more foreclosures and empty neighborhoods if this tax increase happens.

Hey Henry, to the Civil War "Expert" stating, "Confederate soldiers are not American Veterans, they were Confederate Veterans" - CSA = Confederate States of AMERICA.

Hey Henry, way to go Luella High School Fine Arts Department. Congratulations on a job well done! "All Shook Up" was wonderful!!

Hey Henry, For the fire/police department and commissioners/managers, I am curious of what the raise slash cost of living adjustment will be. We always hear how we are now a metro department. If that is true, we need to be paid as such. Gas, homes, and groceries have gone up tremendously and I'm tired of having to work a second job just to make ends meet!

Hey Henry, I would like to give a shout out to my mama. Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Tammy.

Hey Henry, thanks to all the pencil pushers at the fire department for wanting to take yet another thing away (kelly days) from the hard workers. They keep taking and taking but don't give. Even if they say "good job", which is seldom, that does not put food on our plate. (Ed. question...would you like to enlighten us on what a “kelly day” is?)

Hey Henry, to Sheriff Chafin - why don't you do what all the Superior Court Clerks have done forever in this county, retire and appoint Keith McBrayer your replacement and he will automatically become an incumbent and be assured of winning the election.
 

04.30.08

Hey Henry, does anyone else think there needs to be a left turn signal going into the post office in McDonough? It is sometimes difficult to turn there with all of the traffic coming into town on Highway 155.

Hey Henry, if you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more money than you.

Hey Henry, Isn't it common sense not to cut Title I teachers in the elementary schools when the test scores are already low. Wake up Michael Surma ! Teachers make the difference, not literacy and math coaches. Talk to your teachers.

Hey Henry, do you think the developers will stop building in a few years when Henry resembles Clayton county? Will anyone want to move here?

Hey Henry, is there a statue to recognize Patrick Henry as the one for whom our county is named?

Hey Henry, the McDonough Square is just beautiful with the flowers and green grass, the walkways and the confederate memorial statue. Let's just keep it that way. That's ALL it needs to speak of the beauty of the South.

Hey Henry, Koffee Klutch has been doing a great job with the booksigning program. Thanks for being so interested in our community!

Hey Henry, why do we park in a driveway and drive on a parkway?

Hey Henry, where did the vent go? Where are we going to get all our gossip?

Hey Henry, why can’t someone get the traffic lights around the square to synchronize better. They all seem to be pretty random when changing and traffic is backing up all the way to Chattanooga.

Hey Henry, the flower boxes around the square were purchased with money donated by the merchants. I constantly see litter in them and along the sidewalks. Why doesn't the City purchase more trash cans to go along the streets bordering the Square. That might help to stop some of the trash that has to picked up. Or here's a unique concept - just stop littering.

Hey Henry, many thanks to Main Street and all the others who helped put together the Car Show in McDonough. We came and had a great time looking at the cars and enjoying the music. Hope this is a yearly thing!

Hey Henry, to the one talking about the Kilpatricks Charge. They are not American Veterans, They are Confederates. The Confederate soldiers are not American Veterans. I think you need to learn some of your history.

Hey Henry, there is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

Hey Henry, the Confederate Memorial Day observance on the square was very well done. I just moved to the south and was impressed by the reverence of the program and the observance of the memories of the men who fought.

Hey Henry, looking forward to your tax rebate? How will you spend it? Feed your family, or fill up your car?
 

04.23.08

 Hey Henry, wow! I can't believe all the restaurants that are participating in Taste of Henry this year! I look forward to this event every year, and it looks like this will be the best yet! Way to go Henry County restaurants!

Hey Henry, to those who pass judgment on teachers drinking in public and having fun, don’t be jealous. Your precious children probably drove them to drink. It is not your children’s teachers’ responsibility to teach moral values, that is their parents duty. If a teacher tried to impress their moral values on your child you would probably be first in line to complain and want them fired, so get off it!

Hey, Henry, just how little do we think of our public library system? So little that we pay our library staff less than every other county in the area! In fact, the managers don't even earn as much as the brawny folks who stock the grocery shelves. I guess Henry County just doesn't think it's important for school children and community residents to have access to reliable information and help finding it. If you disagree, please make the effort to pick up the phone or e-mail your County Commissioner and the County Manager today!

Hey Henry,