Pop-up testing site for COVID-19
The District 4 Department of Public Health is holding a pop-up testing site on Friday, May 22 open to anyone who wants to be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus…. Read more »
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Updates from Henry Board of Commissioners
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Sales tax revenue in Henry County is down a little bit over this time last year, but it is significantly higher than seven years ago. That information was… Read more »
Nonprofits rescheduling fundraisers
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Henry County is accustomed to its share of springtime festivities for the community to enjoy. This year, however, recent events have resulted in changes to the local calendar…. Read more »
Henry Schools begins Seamless Summer Feeding Program
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Henry County’s public school system will continue feeding local school children during the summer, according to a report given at the Board of Education’s May 11 study session. … Read more »
Operation Lunchbox adapts to meet increased demand
For many years, Operation Lunchbox has been going above and beyond in their efforts to ensure that no child goes hungry in Henry County. In light of… Read more »
New headquarters building approved for county coroner’s office
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A new headquarters building is in the works for the county coroner’s office. The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at its May 5 regular meeting to… Read more »
McBrayer weighs in on candidates
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Henry County’s top elected law enforcement officer has weighed in publicly on who he thinks should succeed him next year. A few months after announcing that he would… Read more »
Henry Schools making adjustments to graduation ceremonies
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Among those hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic is this year’s class of high school graduates, who have been denied the opportunity to experience so many one-time-only life… Read more »
No confirmed sightings of Asian giant hornets in Georgia
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A flurry of recent press coverage has created a surge of interest in the Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia. The coverage is not traced to any recent event. The… Read more »
County passes ordinance regarding dollar stores
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It is now a great deal more difficult to open a new small-box discount store in Henry County – virtually impossible in the unincorporated county. A new ordinance… Read more »