Taste of Henry is being held this Friday, April 23rd from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Jason T. Harper Event Center at Heritage Park in McDonough, Georgia. Proceeds from this annual event’s ticket sales will benefit A Friend’s House, a home for children in crisis.

Over 25 local area restaurants will be showcasing popular menu items ranging from appetizers and sweet treats to main courses. You can expect to see locally owned restaurants like Season’s Bistro to popular chain restaurants like Shane’s Rib Shack, Chick-Fil-A and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. All participating restaurants compete for 3 prestigious awards; People’s Choice, Best Presentation and Best Sweets. (more…)

This month 90 years ago in 1919, President Wilson declared November 11th as the first Veterans day saying,

“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

Since then, Americans across the country have come out on November 11th to honor and recognize the efforts of those who proudly served our county.

Henry County residents are invited to attend the Henry County Veterans Day service on November 11th. The service will be held at the newly constructed Veterans Wall of Honor in Heritage Park at 2:30 p.m. (more…)

Come welcome in the autumn season with the Henry County’s 6^th Annual Heritage Fall Festival held at historic Heritage Park in McDonough. The festival will take place October 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offer entertainment and activities for everyone. With the summer coming to an end, some of the best things about the changing seasons are the new sights, sounds and festivities that are to be shared with family and friends.

Bring everyone for a day full of fall activities including shopping, hayrides, delicious food, live entertainment and music. Children won’t want to miss out as Radio Disney will be entertaining from 12 to 2 p.m. followed by a “spooktacular” costume contest at 2 p.m. Registration for the contest will begin at noon. Also be sure to bring your bag for a great time trick-or-treating around the village after the contest. Children are sure to have (more…)

This Saturday, rain or shine, come out to the JT Harper Event Center at McDonough’s Heritage Park to listen to the Sounds of the 60’s – British Invasion. Performers include Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Peter & Gordon, Joey Molland of Badfinger, the Woody’s and Terry Sylvester formerly of the Hollies. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday with the show starting at 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $25 for bleacher seats, $35 for floor seats and $75 for VIP table seats and BBQ dinner. Tickets can be purchased online at www.reallybigproductionsinc.com or locally at OB’s BBQ Catfish and Ribs, McDonough Welcome Center on the Square and the Henry County Parks & Recreation office at Heritage Park. A portion of the proceeds from this weekend’s event will benefit the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard – Officer & Families Fund. (more…)

The rain and wet weather is supposed to disappear this weekend, making Saturday the perfect day for the Heritage Christmas Festival. So, bring the kids to Heritage Park in McDonough between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for hayrides, live entertainment, face painting, cookie decorating, pony rides, Santa, a tree lighting and an opportunity to meet some of the Radio Disney people. With the pretty weather, there really couldn’t be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon during the holiday season. Plus, you’ll be out and about with your neighbors.

For residents at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, the Heritage Christmas Festival is only a few minutes drive away. Henry County is full of local venues that attract and host quaint Henry County events. When choosing a new place to live, it’s really important the you take into account the surrounding community. Of course the neighborhood and homes are extremely important, but you’ll want to make sure there is an active social life in the surrounding areas as well.