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Donnie A. Bryant Fills a Vacancy on the Hampton City Council

March 28, 2025 Clayton

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?

March 6, 2025 Clayton

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

February 28, 2025 Clayton

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

February 26, 2025 Clayton

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

February 19, 2025 Clayton

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

February 8, 2025 Clayton

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

February 4, 2025 Press Release

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

January 24, 2025 Clayton

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 […]

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Hampton to Begin Negotiations Towards Joining MEAG Power

January 23, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved city staff’s plan to start negotiations about joining Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power). The city is exploring joining […]

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McDonough to Add Electric Vehicle Chargers Throughout the City

January 8, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough council has approved a plan to add electric vehicle chargers throughout the city. The chargers are being paid for by Georgia Power. The […]

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    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

    April 18, 2025
    Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]

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