Meetings This Week
ZAB approves Iris Lake campground
The zoning advisory board met on Thursday, September 24, to consider a request to modify conditions at Iris Lake. The property was previously granted a […]
District 1
Atlanta Regional Commission
Henry County receives additional $3.24 million in federal transportation funds
Henry County has been awarded an additional $3.24 million in federal transportation funds for the immediate fiscal year, FY 2021, following the adoption of TIP […]
Major Projects
County approves supplemental agreement for SR 81 design
Commissioners approved a supplemental agreement for the design of widening state route 81 on Tuesday morning. The project extends between Postmaster Drive — the eastern […]
McDonough
Zinus USA, Inc. to Open McDonough Manufacturing Facility
Governor Kemp announced on Tuesday afternoon that Zinus USA, Inc., a rapidly growing e-commerce mattress and furniture company and subsidiary of Zinus Inc., will develop […]
Local Elections
BOC election draws familiar names and newcomers
This year, county commission chair, commission district I, and commission district II are on the ballot. With the conclusion of qualifying, the election has drawn […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
New four-way stop to be installed along Bill Gardner Parkway
Henry County DOT will install a new four-way stop at Bill Gardner Parkway and Lester Mill Road following a string of accidents despite attempts to […]
Luella
BOC approves one Luella subdivision; takes no action on another.
Areas shaded in yellow represent rezoning requests presented to the BOC in January. (staff photo) Henry County commissioners approved the rezoning request for one subdivision […]
ZAB recommend denial of Hampton-Locust Grove Road discount store
The zoning advisory board considered a land owner’s request to amend the future land use map and rezone 1.15 +/- acres for commercial use in […]
Land owner requests commercial zoning on Hampton-Locust Grove Road
The land owner of 1.15 +/- acres at the southeast corner of Hampton-Locust Grove Road and Rocky Creek Road is requesting a rezoning from RA […]
Local Elections
Commissioner Johnny Wilson holds re-election kickoff
County Chair June Wood addresses the audience standing beside Johnny Wilson and his wife Donna (staff photo) On an evening surrounded by family and friends, […]