Future of statue in McDonough uncertain
No one knows what will eventually happen to the statue on the Square in McDonough. As the Henry County Board of Commissioners voted after a lengthy discussion at its July… Read more »
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Federal lawsuit against Henry Board of Education settled
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A federal lawsuit involving the Henry County Board of Education and three of its members has been settled under undisclosed terms. Timothy Gadson was the sole finalist to… Read more »
Hampton disapproves of TSPLOST plan
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Not all of Henry County’s cities are on board with the transportation SPLOST idea being floated right now by the Board of Commissioners. Hampton is not supporting the… Read more »
Commissioners announce closings of facilities
Several closings of county facilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic were announced in the last week. Hours before a scheduled June 30 called meeting with the Henry County… Read more »
County approves rezoning for mixed-use development
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The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its June 16 regular meeting to approve a rezoning that will pave the way for a new mixed-use development in the… Read more »
McDonough millage rate remains unchanged
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McDonough’s budget for the 2021 fiscal year has been approved with the millage rate unchanged and a decrease in initial deficit projections. The City Council voted 5-0 to… Read more »
County approves resolution opposing proposed annexation
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The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its June 16 regular meeting to approve a resolution voicing opposition to a proposed annexation of county property into the city… Read more »
County approves multiple resolutions
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The Henry County Board of Commissioners covered two items at its June 16 regular meeting related to recent national controversy and unrest. That board voted unanimously to approve… Read more »
Board of Commissioners approve resolution opposing proposed annexation
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The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its June 16 regular meeting to approve a resolution voicing opposition to a proposed annexation of county property into the city of… Read more »
McDonough discusses police improvements, race equity training
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McDonough officials are moving forward with “identification of opportunities for improvement” within the city’s police department. The City Council voted at its June 15 regular meeting to pass… Read more »