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HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
Visionary. Pioneer. Leader. Public Servant. These were some of the words said to describe former Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) General Manager Lindy Farmer, Jr. […]
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A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
Editor’s note: I was in middle school when McDonough’s Army Sgt. 1st Class John Beale was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. I can […]
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Donnie A. Bryant Fills a Vacancy on the Hampton City Council
Mr. Donnie A. Bryant was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Hampton City Council. Mr. Bryant began serving on January 29, 2025. His term […]
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How Much Sales Tax Revenue Did Henry County Collect in 2024?
Henry County has an 8% local sales tax rate. This includes 4% state sales tax and 4% local sales tax. How much sales tax revenue […]
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McDonough Council Stay In the HB 581 Homestead Exemption
The McDonough council has opted to stay in HB 581. The house bill creates the first homestead exemption on McDonough city taxes. The council’s decision […]
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The Hampton Council Votes to Stay In House Bill 581
The Hampton council held its third and final HB 581 hearing on Tuesday, February 25. In addition, the Hampton council voted to stay in the […]
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Hampton Holds First Two Hearings on House Bill 581
The Hampton council held the first two hearings Tuesday to discuss HB 581. The house bill created a statewide floating homestead exemption. All local governments […]
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Henry County Budget 2025 On Pace in First Six Months
Henry County staff shared a mid-year budget update at the February 6, 2025 meeting. The county spent 48% of the budget through the first six […]
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Henry County Water Authority Swears in the 2025 Board
During its January meeting, the Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) Board of Directors selected officers for 2025. They also welcomed a new member to the […]
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Board Hires Consultant for Henry County Comprehensive Strategic Plan
Henry County is engaging an outside consultant to prepare a comprehensive strategic plan. County management shared the plan will document the county’s long-term vision, with […]