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Map showing the location of a future Henry County fire station on Florence McGarity Blvd in McDonough (OpenStreetMap photo).
Public Safety

New Ambulance Bay planned for Florence McGarity Blvd

November 15, 2022 Clayton

Update: Henry County has closed the proposal with no award. Henry County is looking to build a new ambulance bay off Florence McGarity Blvd in […]

Streetview photo of new District 4 Police Precinct on highway 42 (Google photo).
Public Safety

Henry County buys Hwy 42 building for District 4 Police Precinct

September 8, 2022 Clayton

In 2019, Henry County allocated funds in SPLOST V to build four police precincts. During the September 2022 board meeting, commissioners approved the purchase of […]

Photo of Henry County Police Vehicles (Henry County photo)
Public Safety

Henry County buys 150 new police vehicles, 3 ambulance chassis

August 3, 2022 Clayton

Henry County board members approved the purchase of 150 new police vehicles during the August 2 meeting. The police utility intercepts will cost the county […]

Photo of Henry County School buses arriving at school (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

McDonough approves school zone speed limit cameras

April 21, 2022 Clayton

The city of McDonough will soon join Henry County by installing speed limit cameras within school zones. The city council approved an agreement for the […]

Photo of Frank Trammer with Stockbridge city hall in background (special photo)
People

Stockbridge appoints Frank Trammer new police chief

September 21, 2021 Clayton

The city of Stockbridge welcomes Frank Trammer as the new police chief. Trammer is expected to take office before October 4, 2021. The experienced decorated […]

Photo of three Henry County fire engines at North Ola Park (staff photo)
Public Safety

BOC approves supplemental pay for fire department, new vehicles

September 8, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, September 8. During their meeting, they approved new supplemental pay for fire department ambulance personnel. The […]

Photo of the top of a police car (stock photo).
Public Safety

Stockbridge Approved Bonds for Police Department Start-Up

February 11, 2021 Clayton

The Stockbridge city council held their meeting on Monday, February 8. The council considered and approved the bonding of three million dollars for police department […]

Photo of the top of a police car (stock photo).
Public Safety

Stockbridge to hold town hall meeting concerning city police services

December 2, 2020 Clayton

The city of Stockbridge has announced a town hall meeting to discuss city police services. The possibility of starting a city police department has been […]

Photo of ladder truck and heavy rescue (Henry County Fire Dept photo)
Public Safety

Henry County approves lease for new fire department apparatus

September 16, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners voted on Tuesday, September 15, to approve lease agreements for new apparatus in the Henry County Fire Department. The vehicles replace a […]

Photo of Rescue 12 (staff photo)
Public Safety

BOC Approved Purchase for New Ambulances

April 8, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved the purchase of six new ambulances at their April 7 meeting. The new vehicles require a 12–13 month build timeline and […]

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