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McDONOUGH — Henry County police Sgt. Jason Duffey was recognized Thursday afternoon for saving the life of a choking child.

McDONOUGH — Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett received his first COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning at Southern Grace Hospice. Scandrett said that by demonstrating his willingness to be inoculated, he hopes it encourages others in the Sheriff’s Office to also be vaccinated. Scandrett is one of several law enforcement personnel in the county to “lead from the front” by showing others the importance of being vaccinated. In December, Henry County Police Chief Mark Amerman, Don Ash, director of Henry County Emergency Management, Rodney Wiggins, Fire Department deputy chief...

McDONOUGH — The Henry County Police Department honored the memory and service of Sgt. David Crumpler with a memorial service Friday morning. Crumpler, 60, died from COVID-19 on Jan. 7. He served the Henry County community for 26 years, holding many titles and participating in criminal investigations, bomb squad and SWAT Team. HCPD officials called him a gentleman, teacher and sprinkle-loving, joy-filled servant. Henry County Police Chief Mark Amerman memorialized Crumpler’s dedicated service and lasting legacy in the department. He is survived by his children, Caleb, Myles, Justyne ...

McDONOUGH — The Henry County Police Department and community are mourning the loss of longtime officer Sgt. Rick Snook. Snook, a 21-year veteran of the department, died suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, Dec. 27 leaving behind a wife and four children. “Henry County didn’t lose an employee, we lost a genuinely invested public servant who loved this county,” department officials said on social media. Henry County Police Department Chief Mark Amerman called Snook a really good cop and investigator. “He gave a lot of peace and closure to victims’ families,” ...

McDONOUGH — Henry County law enforcement, county leaders and the Smith family came together Tuesday to honor Henry County Police Officer Michael Smith, nearly two years to the day of his end of watch. As white doves were released, officials unveiled a permanent memorial to Smith on Jonesboro Road, dubbed Hero’s Highway. On Dec. 6, 2018, Smith responded to a call of a man behaving erratically at Smile Creators Family Cosmetic Dentistry in McDonough. The man, DiMaggio McNelly, struggled with Smith for his service weapon when one shot was fired, critically injuring Smith and killing Mc...