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Locust Grove names new park for Chase Maddox
The Locust Grove city council unanimously approved plans on Monday night, April 5, to name their new park after fallen police officer Chase Maddox. The new park is located on […]
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McDonough moves up 31 spots in national bottlenecks ranking
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has shared their 2021 rankings for freight bottlenecks across the country. The group uses GPS data from commercial drivers to identify and rank traffic […]
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Henry County considering new courthouse
Henry County commissioners next meet on Tuesday, April 6, at 9 am. On the agenda is consideration to move forward with a request for proposals (RFP) to relocate all judicial […]
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Henry County bills pass state house
On Monday, March 29, the state house convened for its 39th legislative day. Two Henry County bills passed during the local calendar. The bills — SB 285 & SB 286 […]
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Three Henry County bills filed at State Capitol
Following the passage of senate bill 22 earlier this month, three new bills have been filed by Senator Emanuel Jones at the state capitol. The latest senate bill was introduced […]
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BOC declines nominees for interim commissioner
On Tuesday, March 16, Henry County commissioners considered three nominees to be interim district III commissioner. The board declined to select one of the three names leaving a vacancy in […]
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Senate Bill 22 signed into law
On Monday, March 8, the state house and state senate both passed senate bill 22. Senator Emanuel Jones sponsored the bill with the support of the Henry County legislative delegation. […]
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Local Headlines March 3, 2021
Here’s a run down of local headlines in the past week around Henry County. Some of the topics below will be expanded into full articles later on, but this provides […]
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Commissioners to consider use of fund balance for district projects
The Henry County Board of Commissioners next meets on Tuesday, February 16, at 6:30 pm. Meetings are presently being held in a virtual format. Update: the board of commissioners meeting […]
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SB 22 proposes changes to commissioners powers
New legislation filed in the state legislature proposes changes to the board of commissioners’ powers if approved. The bill also proposes a seven-member board of ethics with investigation powers. Senate […]