Deep in the heart of the great state of Georgia, is the charming city of McDonough. While surely this isn’t the biggest city in Georgia, Georgia is not exactly a state that prides itself on the size of its cities, but rather the quality of those cities and the quality of life enjoyed by the people who live there. And people in McDonough definitely live a great life.

The City of McDonough is the county seat of Henry County. It was incorporated in 1823 and named for Captain James McDonough, the hero of Lake Champlain during the War of 1812. The Brown House in McDonough is home to the Henry County Historical Society. Built in 1826, the building was the home of Andrew McBride, a Revolutionary War veteran from South Carolina. The home became the Brown House Hotel after it was expanded in 1874. The Romanesque Style Henry County courthouse, built in 1897, is also located in McDonough and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

McDonough hosts a number of annual events, including the Henry County Fair held each Fall and the Geranium Festival in May. According to 2000 Census, the City of McDonough had a population of 8,493 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 190.0%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%.