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 Media Network — Where change starts with conversation Editor’s note:  The following story is based on a recorded interview with John, owner of The GOAT Sports Lounge, along with documents he says came from open-records requests and materials he shared with Game Changers. Many of the actions described below are  allegations  that the City of McDonough and the individuals named will have the opportunity to respond to. Our newsroom invited comment and will publi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Game Changers Magazine Henry County, Georgia Henry County, GA — S tanding before a packed room of supporters at Building 140, Judge Andrea Boyd officially announced her candidacy for Henry County Chief Magistrate Judge, marking a pivotal moment in her journey of service, fairness, and judicial leadership. With four years of dedicated service as the City of McDonough Chief Municipal Court Judge, Judge Boyd now seeks to bring her experience, integrity, and

Game Changers Magazine • Voices of the Village — where change starts with conversation By Game Changers Media Network The Owners, The Mission, The Vibe Walk into T&T Daiquiris in McDonough, GA and you’ll feel it immediately: family energy, good music, and a “come-as-you-are” welcome. That’s by design. Owners Tandra “Tan” and Tony —both U.S. Army veterans—built their spot to be a neighborhood “third place” that celebrates community and culture. “When you come in our spot, yo

By Game Changers Magazine When you sit across from Mishael White, you don’t feel like you’re talking to a politician. You feel like you’re talking to a husband, a father, a truck driver, a Katrina survivor — somebody who’s had to make the math math at the end of the month. That’s exactly how White wants it. “I didn’t lose — I ran out of time,” he said about his last run for the Georgia State Legislature. And with that same quiet fire, he made it crystal clear on the Voices of

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. A Candid Conversation with Commissioner Michael Price In a recent in-depth conversation with Game Changers Magazine , Henry County Commissioner and Pastor Michael Price  opened up about his desire to see “homegrown residents” — those born and raised in Henry County — step into the next generation of public leadership. His words carried both pride and challenge, emphasizing that local roots br

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

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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“ 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

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