written by Game Changers Media Network City of McDonough: Progress in Motion Through SPLOST and T-SPLOST The City of McDonough continues to move forward with renewed energy and purpose, enhancing infrastructure, improving public spaces, and strengthening community safety. Through dedicated SPLOST and TSPLOST initiatives, the city is addressing long-standing needs while investing in projects that improve daily life for residents, support economic growth, and build a stronger f

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” 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 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

Written by Dominique Huff As early elections draw near cross Henry County, Councilwoman Vanessa W. Thomas has officially qualified to run...

“ Plan, do, check, act—and do it with the people. ” written by Jerome Bowie The Leader, The Standard, The Vision On  Voices of the Village , Mayor  Sandra Vincent  reminds us that real leadership is equal parts vision and follow-through. “ Write the vision and make it plain ,” she says, invoking Habakkuk 2:2—not as a slogan, but as operating system. When she stepped into City Hall, McDonough had shelves of community-informed plans—and too many were gathering dust. Vincent’s f

Written by Michael Brown Welcome to Johnny Daniel & Supreme 's Barbershop. Johnny who is originally from McDonough county since third...

written by Michael Brown Dave Newman, is the CEO & founder of operation lunchbox; an organization whose purpose is to feed kids in...

written by Chilton Stewart Who is Councilman Jamal Burt? Well according to him he’s a “northern boy with southern sensibilities” an...

It is plain to see that Pastor McBride lives by the biblical principle that “Faith without works is dead”

written by Dominque Huff Gregory Dulac had it all.  From 2016 to 2018, DuLac’s Bow Tie Cafe was one of the early pioneers of the Atlanta...

written by Dominique Huff Growing up in the Southern Crescent, Michelle Amarra thought she was like everyone else: she enjoyed suburban...

"I'm Not Looking For A Name, My Momma Named me Rufus Stewart Long Time Ago! She Gave Me A Name! I Do It Because I Love The Community!-...

Some Call It MacDonough, Some Call it McDonough But Its Still Home for Many of Us Who Have Transitioned to This Great City.- Andreal...

I represent the people, for the people who voted for me and for those who didn't, I plan to serve the citizens regardless in my district.

“I'm here for them as they are for me, I’m here to make sure we are transparent in the things we do,”

Vanessa Thomas is all about the people! She loves having the opportunity to serve the people as a 1st term councilwoman for the city of McDo