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News for Community
Wednesday, September 06, 2017As many are already aware, Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history, is currently making its way over the Caribbean and towards the Florida coast. As a precautionary measure in case the hurricane steers towards Georgia, we’re sharing top preparedness tips from FEMA that should be taken if you or someone you know is under direct threat of Irma.There is the potential ...read moreCategories: Community, Human InterestWednesday, September 06, 2017Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its camping facilities free of charge to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the approaching Hurricane Irma. The Speedway, which is equipped to handle thousands of campers during its annual NASCAR weekend, will open both RV and tent campgrounds to any interested evacuees beginning tomorrow, Sept. 7. Located adjacent to its unreserved campground, AMS will also ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 30, 2017Schools to be built with E-SPLOST funds approved by voters HENRY COUNTY, GA – Ground is set to officially be broken on September 6 for the new McDonough High School and McDonough Middle School. The new schools will be located along Postmaster Drive and Highway 155, approximately a mile from the current Henry County High School. Both schools were approved as a part of the E-SPLOST project list ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Press Release, Economic, General News ArticleTuesday, August 29, 2017McDonough, GA (Grassroots Newswire) August 29, 2017 -- The wait is over: Culver’s® of McDonough will celebrate its opening on Monday, September 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony 9:00 am. Known for its famous ButterBurger® and fresh frozen custard, the restaurant serves fast casual food cooked-to-order. Franchise owner, Sarah Ruiz, Mayor Billy Copeland, Dee McIntyre of TouchMark National Bank, ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release