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Georgia House Approved the Locust Grove Homestead Exemption
The state house approved the proposed Locust Grove homestead exemption on Wednesday, March 23. The bill, referred to as House Bill 1399, now moves to […]
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Senators introduce road dedication bills for Bethlehem Road exit, SR 155
State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland have each introduced a road dedication bill during this year’s session. The proposed road dedications consist of the […]
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Local legislation calls for Stockbridge annexation vote in Nov 2022
An update of this article is now available. A proposed annexation in the city of Stockbridge would increase the city’s population to about 52,000 residents. […]
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State House approves resolution commending Cheri Hobson-Matthews
The Georgia State House approved a resolution commending Cheri Hobson-Matthews for her public service as Henry County Manager. The house approved the resolution on Tuesday, […]
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Legislators introduce bill to create Locust Grove homestead exemption
State Representatives Holly and Knight introduced legislation to create a Locust Grove homestead exemption. The city council voted in January to request the local legislation. […]
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State Senators introduce proposed County Commission districts
State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland introduced legislation on Monday, February 7, to amend the county commission districts. Districts must be redrawn to balance […]
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Henry County bills pass state house
On Monday, March 29, the state house convened for its 39th legislative day. Two Henry County bills passed during the local calendar. The bills — […]
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Three Henry County bills filed at State Capitol
Following the passage of senate bill 22 earlier this month, three new bills have been filed by Senator Emanuel Jones at the state capitol. The […]
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Senate Bill 22 signed into law
On Monday, March 8, the state house and state senate both passed senate bill 22. Senator Emanuel Jones sponsored the bill with the support of […]
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SB 22 proposes changes to commissioners powers
New legislation filed in the state legislature proposes changes to the board of commissioners’ powers if approved. The bill also proposes a seven-member board of […]