Henry Schools are looking forward
Schools in Henry County are on Christmas break, but Christmas for the Board of Education could come in about three months. The latest extension of the E-SPLOST will… Read more »
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Henry Schools approve amended schedule
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A scheduling change for Henry County Schools means students will get some extra time off before going back after Christmas break, while teachers get some needed extra time without students… Read more »
Hinton looks back at School Board service
After perhaps the most difficult year in its history, the Henry County Board of Education will enter 2021 with new challenges, but without a familiar face. Josh Hinton has wrapped… Read more »
Locust Grove approves budget, tables update to alcohol ordinance
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Locust Grove’s budget for 2021 was given final approval by the City Council at its December 7 regular meeting. The general fund budget was set at $9,187,190 for the new… Read more »
Hampton City Council updates
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The first step in the development of a huge tract of land on the west side of Hampton was taken at the December 8 regular meeting of the Hampton City… Read more »
County approves numerous projects
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The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its December 1 regular meeting to approve a number of SPLOST- funded items involving transportation, beginning with an agreement with the… Read more »
Reed leaves legacy of service upon retirement
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Henry County was a much different place in the fall of 1990 when a stay-at-home mom named Diane Reed, with both of her children finally in school, secured a… Read more »
Religious leaders uniting against racism
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A special group of local leaders in the faith-based community is finding more reasons than ever to come together. An interfaith alliance was formed two years ago to… Read more »
No bathroom policy for transgender students yet
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Numerous comments on social media over the past few weeks have brought to light concerns of parents about biological male students in middle and high schools using girls’ bathrooms… Read more »
Early voting schedule for runoff elections
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Early voting starts next week for the January 5 runoff elections in both U.S. Senate races. Polls will open Monday, December 14, at all six locations: the main elections office… Read more »