Two charged with helping Henry County officer's killer avoid capture
Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett shared body cam video, which captured disturbing comments made by one of the suspects at the Henry County Jail following her arrest.
Vigil, funeral services for fallen Henry County police officer
Officer Paramhans Desai will be laid to rest on Sunday in McDonough. The community is encouraged to line the streets along his funeral procession to honor him.
Suspect in Georgia officer's slaying takes own life, police say
The Henry County Police Department said the man suspected of killing an officer took his own life after authorities located him in Riverdale Tuesday evening.
Reward for Henry County police officer's suspected killer increased to $60,000
The Henry County Police Department said the reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of killing a police officer has doubled to $60,000.
Wounded Henry County officer is 17-year law enforcement veteran, still in critical condition
The Henry County Police Department said 38-year-old Officer Paramhans Desai, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, was shot by 22-year-old Jordan Jackson while responding to a 911 call on Keys Ferry Road in McDonough.
$30,000 reward for man wanted for shooting Henry County officer
The massive manhunt for 22-year-old Jordan Jackson continued on Friday. Jackson is wanted for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after Henry County police said he opened fire on an officer Thursday evening.
Manhunt continues for gunman after Henry County police officer shot
Henry County police named 22-year-old Jordan Jackson as the suspect in the aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer.
Henry County police search for driver, car involved in drive-by shooting
Police in Henry County are searching for the person or persons who opened fire at several adults and children standing in a driveway.
Henry County man sentenced to life for child molestation
A Henry County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for molesting multiple victims at a home in Locust County. Officials say his youngest victim was just a toddler.
Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts
Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.
McDonough middle school student stabbed to death in fight, police say
A McDonough 13-year-old was stabbed to death during a fight over a cellphone close to their middle school, police said. Officers charged a 15-year-old student with their murder.
Kentucky woman arrested for threatening Georgia judge over dismissal of election lawsuit, deputies say
Erin Northup, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, is awaiting extradition to Georgia to face charges she threatened a judge over his decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the 2020 election.
Henry County Schools halts mask requirement, still 'strongly encouraged'
Henry County Schools announced that local COVID-19 cases prompted the district to no longer require students and staff to wear masks effective Oct. 18. The district's official stance is that masks are still “strongly encouraged.”
Henry County middle school teacher arrested for domestic battery, placed on leave
Demarcus Oniel Sellers, Sr., 34, has been charged with domestic battery involving a minor.
McDonough pastor helps community where he once sold drugs
He once trafficked cocaine in McDonough but now Pastor Terrell Scott does community outreach in the very neighborhood he once sold drugs.
Parents, students outraged over video of Christian school classmate using racial slur
Parents and students at Eagles Landing Christian Academy said they’re outraged, but not surprised to see a viral video of a student saying the N-word. They said they’ve contacted the school demanding administrators to take complaints of racism more seriously.
Lockdowns lifted after report of weapon at Woodland High School
A spokesperson for Henry County Schools says three schools are on lockdown after a report of a student with a weapon. Law enforcement says no gun has been spotted and students and staff are safe.
Stockbridge introduces new police chief
City of Stockbridge announced Frank Trammer, the outgoing Deputy Chief of the Georgia Tech Police Department, is expected to assume the role of police chief on Oct. 4.
Suspects in murder of woman found behind Georgia shopping center to appear in court
The woman's body was found behind a busy Henry County shopping center more than a week after her disappearance. Now the three people charged with her murder will appear in court for a bond hearing.
McDonough woman accused of lying about Uber crash for insurance
The McDonough woman claimed she was injured in a crash involving an Uber she had ordered. Officials say she wasn't a passenger during the crash and was lying to get insurance money.