Henry County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet 2025 The 2025 Henry County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet was nothing short of historic. Hosted at the Shiloh Baptist Church Family Life Center, the event was sold out weeks in advance an undeniable testament to a community energized, engaged, and committed to civil rights, justice, and the fight for a better tomorrow. This year’s theme was amplified by the presence of a national powerhouse: Congresswoman Maxine Waters , whose voice has lon

By Game Changers Magazine | Game Changers Media Network Voices of the Village Podcast – Where Change Starts with Conversation When you think about the future of transportation in Georgia, you probably imagine more lanes, more trucks, more traffic. But in a packed studio conversation that felt more like a town hall than an interview, former Macon mayors C. Jack Ellis and Robert Rickard, along with Bibb County Commissioner Stanley Stewart, painted a different picture: a future

McDonough, GA — Newly obtained city records show that former McDonough Councilwoman Kam Varner played a direct role in official licensing paperwork for Crazy Goat Sports Lounge, further deepening concerns over her involvement in the business’s early operations and alcohol license application process. The affidavit issued through the City of McDonough Occupational Tax Division lists Crazy Goat Sports Lounge as the business name and bears Varner’s signature and notary stamp, da

By Game Changers Media Network | The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture In recent days, Game Changers Media Network (GCMN) has become the target of false and misleading accusations circulating through social media and certain local online platforms — most notably I Love McDonough, hosted by Beau Kelley, and amplified by individuals connected to Southern Grace Hospice. These allegations claim that GCMN has received taxpayer funds from the City of McDonough to sup

By Game Changers Media Network “The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture” As the political climate in McDonough heats up ahead of the upcoming election, city employees are speaking in hushed tones about what some are calling “the return of the old guard.”  Several longtime staff members, speaking under the condition of anonymity, say they are deeply concerned that if they speak out about what’s really happening inside City Hall, their jobs could be on the line. “E

By Game Changers Media Network McDonough, GA – A growing wave of concern is sweeping through the ranks of the Henry County Police Department (HCPD). While the county government publicizes large-scale spending obligations — including a recent legal order that requires the county to return more than $14 million in improperly collected impact fees — rank-and-file officers say they’ve seen no meaningful pay raise, prompting questions about priorities, fairness and public-safety r

By Game Changers Media Network The Pulse of the Community, Conscious of the Culture Recent conversations circulating on social media have raised concerns about alleged targeting of Black-owned businesses in McDonough by former Councilwoman Kam Varner and the City of McDonough Police Department. However, after conducting our own investigation and speaking directly with local business owners, Game Changers Media Network has found no verified evidence supporting these claims. Bu

By Anonymous Writer  The quiet streets of McDonough are once again buzzing with political intrigue. Former Mayor Billy Copeland, who served the city for decades, appears poised to play a behind-the-scenes role in the upcoming municipal elections — this time by reportedly throwing his weight behind candidate Kam Varner. Political watchers say this could be a strategic attempt to regain influence over City Hall and “return McDonough to the old guard.” But is this simply a campa

written by unknown to protect the people Rumors abound in McDonough and Henry County politics: that Henry County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell has thrown her weight behind Kam Varner in the upcoming mayoral election—and that this endorsement is part of a broader scheme to enable the county to quietly peel away land from the City of McDonough. The theory goes that Harrell and Varner are aligned in a plan to “dismantle” the city seat, or at least weaken the

written by Andreal Mallard, Sr. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE McDonough, GA – October 16, 2025 — A routine City-sponsored Town Hall meeting at McDonough City Hall took an unexpected turn last night when Councilman Scott Reeves admitted to sharing confidential executive session information with members of the public — an act that could place him in violation of city policy and state confidentiality law. The Town Hall, promised by Mayor Sandra Vincent during a recent council meeting, w

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