Governor Kemp has signed two pieces of local legislation. They are the proposed annexation in Stockbridge and proposed homestead exemption in Locust Grove. Both call for voter referendums in November […]
The 2022 legislative session adjourned on Monday, April 4. Here is a recap of all local legislation filed during the session. The state considered local legislation affecting Henry County, Stockbridge […]
The proposed Stockbridge annexation of 2022 has been drastically reduced in size following revisions passed on April 1. The original version of the bill considered adding 23,000 residents to the […]
Senators Strickland and Jones continue their work to improve Henry County government through local legislation. The newest bill, Senate Bill 639, would introduce a county commissioner attendance requirement for board […]
The state house approved the proposed Locust Grove homestead exemption on Wednesday, March 23. The bill, referred to as House Bill 1399, now moves to the state senate for consideration. […]
State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland have each introduced a road dedication bill during this year’s session. The proposed road dedications consist of the future Bethlehem Road interchange and […]
A proposed annexation in the city of Stockbridge would increase the city’s population to about 52,000 residents. Presently, the city has just shy of 29,000 residents based on the 2020 […]
Candidates for state and local offices will qualify this week to run for office. The 2022 candidate qualifying period is officially March 7–11. Qualifying hours are 9 am to 5 […]
The Georgia State House approved a resolution commending Cheri Hobson-Matthews for her public service as Henry County Manager. The house approved the resolution on Tuesday, February 22. Matthews has been […]
State Representatives Holly and Knight introduced legislation to create a Locust Grove homestead exemption. The city council voted in January to request the local legislation. House Bill 1399 would call […]
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