HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A Henry County woman is celebrating a major birthday!
Lillie Mae Hightower is turning 101!
To help her celebrate, deputies in Henry and DeKalb counties organized a surprise parade for her.
Family and friends surrounded her as she waved to patrol cars and community members stopping by to wish her a happy birthday.
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Sheriff Reginald Scandrett says it’s important to connect with the community and that’s what the parade was all about.
“101 years old. Do I need to say more?” he said in a video message.
Happy birthday, Ms. Lillie Mae!
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