An effort that some supporters phrased as “putting the band back together” paid off this week as Hampton voters elected two former council members back on the city council. Over 1,200 Hampton residents cast their ballots in the election. Hampton, like most cities in Henry County, utilizes an at-large format where all council members represent... Continue Reading →
The zoning advisory board will consider a conditional use permit for a new assisted living facility off South Mt Carmel Road at their upcoming meeting. The facility proposes one-hundred ninety-nine (199) units on 11.713 +/- acres. The ZAB meets on Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at the Henry County Administration Building... Continue Reading →
A new cultural arts center in Stockbridge is the most expensive city project proposed in SPLOST V. (city photo) This summer, Henry County and the four cities were unable to enter into an intergovernmental agreement regarding the proposed SPLOST V program. By not having an agreement, the program is limited by state law to a... Continue Reading →
The Hampton city council annexed nearly two-thousand undeveloped acres into the city this month after passing the first read on October 8 and second read on October 15 for the properties. The annexation increases the city's land area by 54%. The annexation expands Hampton’s city limits in a historic direction, now including large portions of... Continue Reading →
The city of Hampton will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8, at 6 pm to accept comments from residents about the city's upcoming FY 2020 budget. Meetings are held at Hampton city hall on E Main Street. Following the 6 o'clock public hearing, the council's 6:30 pm regular business meeting will include the... Continue Reading →
Jim Chapman Communities of Atlanta, GA is proposing an active adult community along state route 20 in Hampton, between East King Road and South Hampton Road. The Henry County zoning advisory board, acting in its capacity as the city of Hampton's zoning advisory board, recommended denial of the request on Thursday, September 12. The 65... Continue Reading →
The Hampton city council voted 6-0 on Tuesday, September 10, to postpone votes related to a proposed annexation and rezoning of 43.23 +/- acres located on South Hampton Road. The city council stated the intent to hold a community meeting on the proposed development prior to moving forward. HP Henry LLC of Atlanta, GA proposes... Continue Reading →
Attached one-story townhomes are proposed alongside highway 20 in Hampton. (applicant photo) Jim Chapman Communities, a major Atlanta-based developer of active adult communities, has submitted plans to build on 65 acres located off highway 20 in Hampton. The development is proposing two hundred fifty townhomes on fifty acres leaving fifteen acres for future commercial development.... Continue Reading →
Qualifying for city council positions occurred last week and Moving Henry Forward reached out to the cities for an update. A total of thirteen positions will be on the ballot this November within our municipalities. Qualifying for all positions ended on Friday, August 23, at 4:30 pm at each city’s respective city hall. This article has... Continue Reading →
