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Convention center splits BOC in approving capital project list
Commissioners split along party lines when approving the county’s five-year capital improvement plan this week. At the center of the split was the inclusion of […]
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BOC increases DOT budget in mid-year adjustment
The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved the mid-year FY 2020 budget adjustment on Tuesday night. The board approved additional funds for Henry County DOT […]
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GDOT: concrete rehab planned on I-75 at I-675
Tractor-trailer accidents have become a common occurrence on rainy days at I-75 southbound and I-675. Approximately one dozen incidents have occurred since October, the most […]
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Board hears presentation from new Transportation Planning Director
Sam Baker, Henry County’s new Transportation Planning Director, presented transportation proposals to the Board of Commissioners at the February 4 commissioners meeting. Baker’s proposals included […]
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Henry County breaks ground on Panola Mountain greenway trail
Elected officials and community members celebrate the groundbreaking for the new trail. (Henry County photo) Henry County leaders and community members gathered in January at […]
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BOC begins dialogue about FY 2021 budget
Henry County commissioners held their first budget workshop this week to begin discussions about the FY 2021 budget. The 2021 fiscal year begins on July […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Henry County to repair and reopen Cochran Park
The Henry County commissioners authorized necessary stormwater repairs to repair and reopen Cochran Park in Stockbridge. The commissioners voted 4-2 (Clemmons and Holmes opposed) to […]
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BOC abandons portion of Fortson Road in Hampton
Henry County commissioners approved this week the abandonment of a portion of Fortson Road in Hampton. The now-abandoned road will be closed off to public […]