McDonough
LMIG resurfacing in McDonough headlined by Racetrack Road
The city of McDonough has approved their project list for the 2020 local maintenance improvement grant. The list is headlined by resurfacing the city’s portion […]
Month: January 2020
Ola
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Shoppes at Ola Crossroads
Company representatives from JWA Ventures, county officials, and local media gathered Tuesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony on the new Shoppes at Ola Crossroads development. […]
Henry County residents not on-board with HR 910
A commuter train, like the one pictured above, could be built in Henry County in the 2030s if voters adopt a local transit sales tax. […]
General
Could McDonough build a solar power farm? Council exploring the possibility.
Solar power farm near Guyton, GA (Effingham Herald photo / Birk Herrath) The city of McDonough is exploring the development of a solar power farm […]
Luella
McDonough splits in approving extended-stay hotel
Update: the McDonough council voted 4-3 to approve the modification of zoning conditions. Mayor Copeland, council members Ben Pruett, Roger Pruitt, and Craig Elrod voted […]
Hampton
Hampton adopts resolution in support of statewide gambling referendum
The Hampton city council has adopted a resolution in support of allowing citizens to vote on casino gambling in Georgia. A statewide referendum would be […]
General
Hampton restores public comment rules during meetings
The Hampton city council adopted changes this week to the public comments portion of meetings. The new rules closely resemble a previous way of allowing […]
Henry County Schools
School system to pursue JA Discovery Center in McDonough
Three discovery centers are open in Georgia with a fourth under construction. (Junior Achievement photo) The Henry County school board is onboard with district staff […]
Local Elections
Taking a look at signature requirements to gain ballot access as an independent
Georgia requires independent candidates to obtain signatures from five percent of registered voters in any particular district to qualify for their name to appear on […]
Henry County Schools
HCS opens school choice application for 2020-2021
Henry County Schools has opened the school choice application for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Applications will be accepted starting on January 13 through […]