Henry County police offering class on citizen interaction

The Henry County Police Department has announced the formation of a “Citizen/Police Encounter” class scheduled for Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. in the HCPD training room, 108 S. Zack Hinton Parkway in McDonough. It is open to ages 13 and up.

According to officials, the class is designed to encourage safe interactions between the police and the residents of Henry County. The program’s focus is on teenagers who have had little to no interaction with law enforcement, and parents are encouraged to have healthy conversations with their children about police encounters.

Attendees to complete an application and sign a waiver form to participate. Information: CRU@co.henry.ga.us.

About the Author

Monroe Roark for the AJC

Man charged after shooting own arm at Hartsfield-Jackson terminal, officials say

A Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport spokesperson said that police were called after a man was found shot in the South Terminal on Sunday afternoon.

1h ago

Georgia man convicted on 67 counts of dogfighting, could get life, feds say

Abused dogs weren’t the only crimes. Inside the home, investigators said they found evidence that Dun Bradford used his kitchen to make crack cocaine, and he had firearms.

1h ago

Unborn child killed in shooting on I-285; mother remains hospitalized

An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man remain hospitalized after being found shot on the Cascade Road exit of I-285 in Southwest Atlanta.

The Latest

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Man charged after shooting own arm at Hartsfield-Jackson terminal, officials say

1h ago

Georgia man convicted on 67 counts of dogfighting, could get life, feds say

1h ago

Unborn child killed in shooting on I-285; mother remains hospitalized

Featured

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Judge keeps alive subpoenas of Fulton County’s 2020 ballots

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney clears the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election.

Winter’s here, but warmer forecast means snow is far from certain

Despite recent frigid temperatures, this season might feel more like a typical late fall in the Peach State, making for slim chances to see any snow.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.