Atkinson’s new career is out of this world
Katie Atkinson is a key member of the communications team for one of the country’s most recognizable government agencies. Want to know which one? Here is a hint: She hangs… Read more »
Author Archives: Monroe Roark
Henry Schools approve expenditures, lease renewal
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Elementary students will get some relief from the heat thanks to a major renovation project approved by the Henry County Board of Education. The school board voted at its March… Read more »
Board of Commissioners updates
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A rezoning request for a 20-acre tract on East Lake Parkway failed to pass at the March 15 regular meeting of the Henry County Board of Commissioners due to a… Read more »
Updates from Henry Board of Commissioners
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Here is a roundup of action taken by the Henry County Board of Commissioners at its March 1 regular meeting:A resolution was unanimously approved awarding a $1,841,742 contract to Kone,… Read more »
Updates from the Hampton City Council
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Several matters involving real estate were considered by the Hampton City Council at its March 8 regular meeting. The council approved the first reading of two ordinances regarding rezoning requests… Read more »
Roundup of candidates in local and state elections
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The Henry County candidate slates for upcoming local and state elections have been finalized, as qualifying took place last week for three Board of Commissioners seats and two Board of… Read more »
Hinson doesn’t let age slow him down as he approaches his 100th birthday
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Charles (Ray) Hinson will celebrate his 100th birthday next week. This happens occasionally in Henry County, but most centenarians mark this event from an assisted living facility of some kind…. Read more »
County employees to see 8.5 percent raise
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County employees are finally getting the raise that has been the subject of so much conversation in recent months. The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its March 1… Read more »
Stockbridge offering incentives for employee vaccinations
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Stockbridge city employees are getting paid to get the shot. The City Council approved a vaccine incentive plan using a portion of funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act… Read more »
Updates from Henry Board of Commissioners
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As more people live in Henry County, more people die here. That means an increased case load for the coroner’s office. In 2021 there were 653 such calls, sometimes one… Read more »