Henry County Commission Proclaims Mr. and Miss Spe...

At the Henry County Board of Commissioners regular meeting this Tuesday, it proclaimed the week of June 22-28, 2009 as Mr. and Miss Special Henry County Week. In doing so, the Commissioners expressed their appreciation to the dozens of dedicated volunteers who work so hard to make programs like this to enrich the lives of our special needs population… To read the rest of this article please check out the Henry County...

Peoples Choice Award...

The Mr. and Miss Special Henry County Pageant will offer a People’s Choice Award the day of the pageant for both teen and adult contestants. This allows your friends and family to vote for each contestant. Each vote will cost $1.00, people may vote as many times as they wish, 100% of the proceeds go to People First of Henry County, and all donations are tax-deductible. Teen Voting is from 3-4, before the pageant...

Our Kings and Queens appear at the Georgia Summer ...

Miss Special Henry County Kristi Mills and Mr. & Miss Teen Special Henry County Noah Murphy and Stevie Mueller made special appearances at the Summer games of the Georgia Special Olympics . Kristi, Noah and Stevie appeared with the officers from the Torch Run at Opening Ceremonies. Former Queen Melissa Dodgen, current Teen King Noah Murphy and Teen Queen Stevie Mueller were also photographed with the Duck from the...

Silent Auction Donors Announced...

We are so very thankful to the following individuals who have so kindly donated to our silent auction! Items in our silent auction open for bids at 3pm on June 27th at the Henry County Performing Arts Center. Atlanta Botanical Gardens Cinthia Lambin (Care USA) AMS Gift Shop SMI Properties Belk of Fayetteville Zoo Atlanta Macy’s Atlanta History Center Dollywood Stone Mountain H Magazine Atlanta...

A First – Sign Language Interpretation for o...

For the first time ever our Mr. and Miss Special Henry County Pageant will be interpreted for those who are hearing impaired in our audience. Judy Coon Burke and Amanda Ham have graciously volunteered to interpret this years pageant and we are so excited and grateful for their generosity! Make sure you let others know that this is available this year.

Look! We’re in the Henry Herald!...

Check out the article about this year’s pageant in the Henry Herald Online by clicking here! It features a wonderful picture of previous King Chris Lewis and Queen Melissa Dodgen!

Connie and Tina appear on Perspectives...

Two of our directors had the opportunity to appear on the SCB-TV (Local 15) show Perspective. Perspective is the show where four local savvy ladies of the community touch on local and political topics. Their discussions and interviews will have you up to date and putting things into perspective. The  People First of Henry County episode should be available to watch on these original airdates this week. While it is not...

VIP at Dress Barn Scheduled...

VIP (Very Indulgent Party!) WHO:  People First of Henry County board members, Circle of Friends and moms What:  VIP party by Dress Barn on Jonesboro Road When:  Sunday night, July 26, from 6-8 pm Where:  Dress Barn on Jonesboro Road in the Target shopping center Why:  To give us a chance to shop together, share together, eat together, and be VIP’s at the Dress Barn.  All of you will receive 15% off everything...

Mr. & Miss Special Henry County Pageant 2010 ...

Next year’s pageant date has been announced! In an effort to allow people to plan for these dates we wanted to announce it as soon as possible. Pageant rehearsal will be held July 9, 2010 and the pageant will be held July 10, 2010. We hope all who wish to participate can plan now to save this date!