Henry County will be celebrating National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Target parking lot on Jonesboro Road in McDonough. The event will feature free food and drinks, live music and a variety of festival activities, booth displays and law enforcement demonstrations. It is also an opportunity to speak with local police and community leaders. National Night Out is a campaign that promotes community camaraderie and strong police-community partnerships in order to build safer neighborhoods across the nation. The locally organized events provide a positive opportunity for community members to engage and interact with law enforcement.

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