Henry County Schools
Two Speakers at First Henry County Schools HB 581 Meetings
Henry County Schools held the first two hearings to consider opting out of House Bill 581. Two speakers shared their thoughts during the hearings to […]
property tax
Henry County Schools
Upcoming HCS Public Hearings on Opt-Out of Property Tax Savings
Georgia lawmakers proposed last year and voters approved a new statewide floating homestead exemption. The measure intends to protect homeowners from experiencing large increases year-to-year […]
Local Elections
Property Taxes are up 66%…Can Amendment 1 Help?
New research published this week shows the Atlanta metro has seen the second-highest increase in property taxes from 2019-2024. Voters in Georgia will consider a […]
General
The County Cites Its Growth In Approving Higher 2024 Taxes
Henry County approved a three-mill increase in its property taxes for 2024. This represents the first change to the county’s millage rate in eight years. […]
Henry County Schools
School Board Approved Lowering Its 2024 Property Taxes
Many property owners in Henry County will see a reduction in their school board taxes after the board approved lowering its 2024 property taxes. The […]
Henry County Schools
Henry County Schools Propose to Lower their Millage Rate in 2024
Henry County Schools will have the first two millage rate hearings on Monday, July 15, 2024. Ahead of their upcoming meetings, they have made available […]
General
Three Cities Propose a 2024 Property Tax Increase in Henry County
Three cities in Henry County — Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge — are considering a property tax increase for 2024. The fourth city, Locust Grove, does […]
General
The Final County Budget Hearing is on Thursday Evening
Henry County will consider adopting its FY 2025 budget this upcoming Thursday, May 30. Attendees there will be able to speak during the public hearing. […]
General
County Looks at Increase on the 2025 Budget & Property Taxes
Henry County is considering four options when discussing the 2025 budget & property taxes. The county staff presented the possible scenarios during a budget hearing […]
GA General Assembly
Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law
The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]