Henry County, GA

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The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two commercial rezoning requests along Highway 155. The body is also deciding on several ARPA-funded facility upgrades and accepting a federal grant for road work.

• Acceptance of a $1.2 million HUD award for resurfacing Panola Road
• Contract with Bayne Development Group, LLC for Hidden Valley Park athletic field renovations ($703,527.55)
• Roof and storefront replacement for the new Community Resource Center ($354,718.77)
• HVAC replacement for the future Community Resource Center ($204,987.13)
• Public hearings for rezoning requests at Highway 155 North and 3485 Highway 155 South

Zoning Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items and regular agenda items. These include amending the County Manager's purchasing authority, awarding maintenance contracts, and discussing honorary road designations.

• Ordinance to reduce County Manager purchasing authority from $100,000 to $50,000
• $35,605 contract to GenServe, LLC for generator service and maintenance
• Audit services engagement with Mauldin & Jenkins, CPAs & Advisors for FY 2026
• DC Pool Service LLC contract for aquatic center maintenance not to exceed $52,000
• Acquisition of right-of-way and easements in Land Lot 162 for Fairview Road – Phase III

The Board approved a consent agenda including a reduction in the County Manager's purchasing authority and several service contracts. Members also approved budget reallocations for FY27 and an honorary road designation for James “Jimmy” Carter Jr.

• Reduced County Manager purchasing authority from $100,000 to $50,000 (6-0-0)
• Awarded $35,605 generator service contract to GenServe, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved FY2026 audit services engagement with Mauldin & Jenkins (6-0-0)
• Awarded pool maintenance contract to DC Pool Service LLC up to $52,000 (6-0-0)
• Authorized right-of-way and easement acquisition for Fairview Road Phase III (6-0-0)
• Removed application waiting period for Board-sponsored honorary road dedications (6-0-0)
• Approved honorary designation of a portion of Turner Church Road (6-0-0)
• Approved FY27 budget fund transfers including $1.6M for Fire SSD debt (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting that is largely procedural. The agenda includes an executive session on personnel matters, followed by approval of an affidavit and resolution related to that session. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session on personnel
• Approval of affidavit and resolution pertaining to executive session
• Next regular BOC meeting moved to September 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
• Regular BOC meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners met for a called public meeting to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters. Following the session, the Board approved an affidavit and resolution pertaining to the closed meeting. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Entered executive session regarding personnel (6-0-0)
• Reconvened from executive session (6-0-0)
• Approved affidavit and resolution regarding executive session (6-0-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a $4 million federal grant application for a new roundabout and a contract for the Henry County Freight Cluster Plan. The meeting also includes presentations on financial audits and appointments to the DFCS Board.

• Application for $4 million CMAQ grant and $1 million local match for Oak Grove Road at Foster Drive roundabout
• $373,368 contract with Gresham Smith for the Henry County Freight Cluster Plan
• Acceptance of $44,911.00 DOJ award for the Henry County Police Department
• $82,500 BOOST grant allocation for Parks and Recreation
• Acquisition of right-of-way and easements for Fairview Road-Phase III, Parcel 61

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Gresham Smith for a $373,368 freight cluster plan and accepted fiscal year financial audit results. The board also appointed members to the DFCS Board, accepted grant awards and donations, and authorized a grant application for a roundabout at Oak Grove Road and Foster Drive. Additionally, a SPLOST right-of-way acquisition item was removed from the agenda.

• Appointed Shift Commander Michael Hicks (reappointment) and Captain Teirrah Webster to the DFCS Board (6-0-0)
• Approved a $44,911 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department (6-0-0)
• Accepted $2,081 in monetary and $28,452 in material donations for Animal Care and Control (6-0-0)
• Approved submission of the FY 2025 CAPER report to HUD (6-0-0)
• Accepted an $82,500 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association BOOST grant (6-0-0)
• Approved an after-school meal agreement with Hope Diamond Services, Inc. (6-0-0)
• Approved a vending MOU with Game Day Essentials LLC for sports supplies at County parks (6-0-0)
• Authorized application for a CMAQ grant for a roundabout on Oak Grove Road at Foster Drive (6-0-0)

Zoning Advisory Board

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board will consider a rezoning request for 181.79 acres south of Wilson Drive from residential-agricultural to single-family zoning, along with a conservation subdivision proposal. The board will also review a postponed wireless communications facility request and a residential variance.

• Rezoning request RZ-26-05: 181.79 acres south of Wilson Drive from R-A/R-2 to R-3 zoning
• Special use request SU-26-02: conservation subdivision for 181.79 acres south of Wilson Drive
• Postponed conditional use CU-26-02: 69.28-acre wireless facility on King Mill Road east of Iris Lake Road
• Variance VR-26-04: 0.512-acre property at 25 Nix Drive seeking relief from development standards

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure projects, including engineering for Camp Creek Greenway and bus replacements. The agenda includes a public hearing on land development code clarifications and a proposal for new development impact fees. Additionally, the board will review several grant acceptances and land acquisitions.

• Public hearing for Unified Land Development Code amendments
• Proposed ordinance to add development impact fee regulations
• $1,950,243.49 for Camp Creek Greenway engineering design services
• Annexation request for 79.04 acres at 820 and 964 Racetrack Road
• $387,943 Federal Transit Administration grant for bus replacements

The Board approved a $1,950,243.49 engineering design contract with American Engineers, Inc. dba STV Services for the Camp Creek Greenway, funded initially with $1.5 million in federal funds and $450,243.49 in SPLOST VI funds. Commissioners also approved amendments to the Unified Land Development Code and moved development impact fees and building code administration into the general County Code. All agenda items passed 6-0-0, and the Board approved minutes and an executive session affidavit after meeting privately on real estate, litigation and personnel.

• Approved consent agenda including $50,000 EMA grant, $5,300 Secret Service allocation, $3,000 GEMA/HS K-9 grant, and right-of-way acquisitions (6-0-0)
• Approved license agreement with Gracie Global, LLC for SafeWrap System at $0 annual fee per user for two-year term (6-0-0)
• Awarded $1,950,243.49 design contract for Camp Creek Greenway to American Engineers, Inc. dba STV Services (6-0-0)
• Approved $52,000 supplemental design agreement with GFT, Inc. for Willow Lane Widening (6-0-0)
• Accepted $387,943 FTA Section 5339 grant for four bus replacements, with $77,588 local match via driver salaries (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance moving development impact fees and building code administration from ULDC to County Code Chapter 3-5 (6-0-0)
• Approved ULDC-AM-26-02 amendments clarifying land development code provisions, including data center adaptive reuse (6-0-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026 minutes and executive session affidavit; approved amendment to association county commissioners defined benefits plan for employee Jason Bolton (6-0-0)

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The Henry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026-2027 millage rate, and consider a rezoning request for a 19.83-acre commercial shopping center near Highway 81 East and Keys Ferry Road. The consent agenda includes contracts for radio maintenance, transit services, and parks donations, plus a resolution to terminate a wellness vendor agreement. The meeting also includes proclamations, public comments, and an executive session on real estate.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026-2027 millage rate
• Rezoning RZ-26-01: 19.83 acres from RA to C-2 for commercial shopping center at Highway 81 East and Keys Ferry Road
• L3Harris Radio System Maintenance renewal for $652,891.52
• DHS transit contract for elderly/disabled (Grant 50) totaling $450,000
• Roof/gutter replacement at Locust Grove Recreation Center for $218,832

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2026-2027 millage rate at 15.733 mills (4-2), rejecting a proposed one-mill reduction to 14.733 mills. The board also approved a rezoning for a commercial shopping center, objected to a City of Hampton annexation, and approved several contracts and agreements.

• Adopted 2026-2027 millage rate at 15.733 mills (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of 19.83 acres at Hwy 81 & Keys Ferry Rd to C-2 for shopping center (5-1)
• Objected to City of Hampton annexation of 65 Minter Drive (6-0)
• Approved $218,832 roof replacement at Locust Grove Recreation Center (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $652,891.52 radio maintenance renewal (6-0)
• Approved minutes for July 27 and August 4, 2026 meetings (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 4, 2026, to decide on capital projects, transportation grants, and tax referendums. Key votes include a $2,397,386.44 jail security system upgrade, a $2M state grant application for Bill Gardner Parkway widening, and a November 2026 referendum on a new transportation sales tax (T-SPLOST 2).

• $2,397,386.44 jail cell access control system upgrade contract with Trane Technologies
• $2M GTIB grant application for Bill Gardner Parkway widening (I-75 to SR 155)
• $1M GTIB grant acceptance for Airline Road extension (SR 81 to Rodgers Road)
• $3,275,264.34 bid award for resurfacing various county roads to Blount Construction
• November 2026 referendum call for T-SPLOST 2 transportation sales tax

The Board approved the T-SPLOST 2 project list, the intergovernmental agreement with cities, and the call for a November 2026 referendum, all by 6-0 votes. It also approved a $2.4M jail access control upgrade (5-1), a $3.28M road resurfacing contract, and a $6.83M PRO Housing grant application. All consent agenda items were approved 6-0.

• Approved T-SPLOST 2 project list with 3 amendments (6-0)
• Approved T-SPLOST 2 intergovernmental agreement with cities (6-0)
• Called T-SPLOST 2 referendum for November 2026 election (6-0)
• Approved $2,397,386.44 jail access control upgrade (5-1)
• Approved $3,275,264.34 road resurfacing bid to Blount Construction (6-0)
• Approved $6,833,930.50 PRO Housing grant application (6-0)
• Approved $2M GTIB grant application for Bill Gardner Parkway widening (6-0)
• Approved $1M GTIB grant for Airline Road extension (6-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss several SPLOST infrastructure projects and a public hearing for a commercial shopping center rezoning. The body is also reviewing a draft action plan for CDBG and HOME funds totaling over $1.8 million.

• Contract for N. Mt. Carmel Park playground and restroom building with UJAMAA Construction for $1,632,848.59
• Public hearing for rezoning 19.83 acres to C-2 (General Commercial) for a shopping center near Highway 81 East and Keys Ferry Road
• Medical examiner services contract with Forensic Medicine Associates for $200,000
• Utility relocation agreement with Georgia Power for Bill Gardner Parkway widening for $333,642.00
• Draft FFY 2026 Annual Action Plan for $1,320,970 in CDBG and $491,319.73 in HOME Funds

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,632,848.59 contract with UJAMAA Construction for playground site improvements and a new restroom building at N. Mt. Carmel Park, funded by SPLOST VI. The board also approved the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan allocating $1,320,970 in CDBG and $491,319.73 in HOME funds, and a $333,642 utility relocation agreement with Georgia Power for the Bill Gardner Parkway widening. All votes were 5-0. A rezoning request was rescheduled to August 17, 2026.

• Approved $1,632,848.59 contract to UJAMAA Construction for N. Mt. Carmel Park playground and restroom (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Annual Action Plan with $1,320,970 CDBG and $491,319.73 HOME funds (5-0)
• Approved $333,642 utility relocation agreement with Georgia Power for Bill Gardner Parkway widening (5-0)
• Approved $13,550 in donations for Fire IGNITE 2026 Leadership Conference (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $200,000 medical examiner contract and $140,000 Keys Ferry Road design (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Entered executive session on litigation and personnel, reconvened and approved affidavit (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners meets July 21, 2026 (rescheduled to July 27) to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for commercial shopping center, approve a $1.63 million park playground construction contract, and a $333,642 utility relocation agreement for Bill Gardner Parkway widening. A separate public hearing is held on the FFY 2026 CDBG and HOME Action Plan totaling over $1.8 million.

• Rezoning (RZ-26-01) for 19.83 acres at Highway 81 East and Keys Ferry Road from RA to C-2 for commercial shopping center
• Resolution awarding $1,632,848.59 to UJAMAA Construction for N. Mt. Carmel Park playground and restroom building (SPLOST VI)
• Resolution approving $333,642 Georgia Power utility relocation agreement for Bill Gardner Parkway widening (SPLOST)
• Resolution approving $200,000 contract with Forensic Medicine Associates for medical examiner services
• Resolution approving $198,000 for stream credits and a $225,000 budget amendment for Burg Road (SPLOST)

Zoning Advisory Board

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board will consider two associated cases that include comprehensive plan amendments and rezoning requests for properties on Highway 155 North and Highway 155 South. One variance request for relief from development standards on Laney Road is also on the agenda.

• Variance request (VR-26-01) for 1000 Laney Road: 13.12 acres, relief from development standards.
• Comp plan amendment (COMP-AM-23-07) and rezoning (RZ-23-15) for 5.01 acres on Highway 155 North: from Low Density Suburban to Village and R-A to C-2.
• Comp plan amendment (COMP-AM-26-01) and rezoning (RZ-26-04) for 2.17 acres at 3485 Highway 155 South: from Low Density Suburban to Commercial and R-A to C-1.

Board of Commissioners

At this meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $3.88M award for a new EMS station in McDonough and an annexation agreement settlement with the City of McDonough. The regular agenda included approval of $120,584.60 in opioid settlement funds, a $10,000 ACCG grant, a $1.1M senior services subgrant, and several SPLOST road projects: Jonesboro Road resurfacing ($3.15M), SR 81 widening design ($286K), Jonesboro Road widening utility relocation ($3.44M), and agreements with GDOT for the Western Parallel Connector ($3M) and SR 81 widening from Keys Ferry to Bethany ($1.427M). The board also adopted the SPLOST FY 2027 work plan.

• Resolution awarding $3,882,000 for construction of a new EMS Station in McDonough to Cooper & Company
• Resolution approving annexation agreement settlement between Henry County and the City of McDonough
• Resolution authorizing $120,584.60 in opioid settlement funds for opioid misuse mitigation
• Resolution approving $3,150,801 for resurfacing Jonesboro Road between I-75 and Rosebud Lane
• Resolution approving $3,442,366 for Georgia Power utility relocation for Jonesboro Road Widening Phase I

The Board approved several transportation contracts, including a $3.15M resurfacing project for Jonesboro Road. They also authorized the allocation of $120,584.60 in opioid settlement funds for prevention and emergency response. Additionally, the Board approved the FY 2027 SPLOST Annual Work Plan and a $1.1M senior services grant contract.

• Approved $3.88M contract for new EMS Station in McDonough (6-0-0)
• Approved $3.15M contract to E.R. Snell Contractor for Jonesboro Road resurfacing (6-0-0)
• Approved $120,584.60 allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds (6-0-0)
• Approved $3.44M estimated Georgia Power utility relocation for Jonesboro Road Widening (6-0-0)
• Approved $3M supplemental agreement with GDOT for Western Parallel Connector (6-0-0)
• Approved $1,111,130.83 FY 2027 Aging Subgrant Contract with Atlanta Regional Commission (6-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 ACCG Safety Equipment and Supplies Grant (6-0-0)
• Approved SPLOST Department FY 2027 Annual Work Plan (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

At a called meeting, the Henry County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 26-270, authorizing interfund advances from the General Fund to the Stormwater Fund and establishing a loan repayment agreement. They also unanimously approved Resolution 26-271, a FY25 budget amendment related to audit submission.

• Approved Resolution 26-270 authorizing and ratifying interfund advances from the General Fund to the Stormwater Fund and an interfund loan agreement.
• Approved Resolution 26-271, a FY25 Budget Amendment for Audit Submission.

The Board of Commissioners approved a year-end budget amendment to facilitate the FY2025 audit. They also approved an interfund loan agreement to repay approximately $4.4 million owed by the Stormwater Fund to the General Fund over five years.

• Approved interfund loan agreement and repayment plan for Stormwater Fund (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2025 budget amendment and final appropriations (5-0-0)

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The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included grants for DUI/Drug Court ($94,554), Juvenile Mental Health and Drug Court ($47,942), Adult Felony Drug Court ($121,824), Resource Court ($134,772), and Veterans Treatment Court ($39,838), as well as speed humps in Hudson Bridge Estates ($60,000), firefighter physical exams ($105,450), new streetlight districts for Laurel Creek (Phase 2) and Novara Subdivision, and a scrivener's error correction to the development impact fee code. They also approved a resolution authorizing acquisition of right-of-way, temporary easement, and driveway easement for the Fairview Road Phase III SPLOST project, with condemnation allowed if needed. A presentation on opioid funds was removed from the agenda prior to the meeting.

• Resolution accepting $94,554 DUI/Drug Court grant from Georgia CJCC for FY27
• Resolution accepting $121,824 Adult Felony Drug Court grant from Georgia CJCC for FY27
• Resolution authorizing $60,000 in speed humps for Hudson Bridge Estates Subdivision
• Resolution authorizing right-of-way acquisition for Fairview Road Phase III (Parcel 93, TSP1107) via negotiation or condemnation
• Resolution correcting scrivener's error in Unified Land Development Code regarding Development Impact Fees

The Board approved several judicial grants for drug and mental health courts via the consent agenda. Additionally, commissioners authorized land acquisition for the Fairview Road Phase III project.

• Approved $94,554.00 DUI/Drug Court grant (6-0-0)
• Approved $95,000 in D.A.T.E. funds for DUI/Drug Court (6-0-0)
• Approved $47,942 Juvenile Mental Health and Drug Court grant (6-0-0)
• Approved $121,824 Adult Felony Drug Court grant (6-0-0)
• Approved $134,772 Resource Court program grant (6-0-0)
• Approved $39,838 Veterans Treatment Court grant (6-0-0)
• Approved $60,000 speed hump installation in Hudson Bridge Estates (6-0-0)
• Approved Georgia Forestry Commission radio tower lease renewal (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved resolutions including a $2,229,791.19 property acquisition at 216-234 John Frank Ward Blvd. and 215 Turner Street. They also approved a $200,000 housing plan with a $40,000 local match, a $3,129,121.29 SPLOST grant application, and several transportation grants. The meeting included an executive session on a personnel matter and a resolution amending the county’s retirement plan.

• Resolution 26-251: Authorized acquisition of property at 216-234 John Frank Ward Blvd. and 215 Turner Street for $2,229,791.19
• Resolution 26-250: Accepted $200,000 in CDAP funds for a countywide housing plan with a $40,000 local match
• Resolution 26-253: Authorized applying for a $3,129,121.29 GDOT Local Road Assistance Grant
• Resolution 26-254: Requested $200,000 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant with $50,000 local match
• Resolution 26-255: Accepted $300,000 Freight Cluster Plan Grant with $75,000 local match

The Board of Commissioners approved a $3.1M GDOT grant application for road and stormwater projects and authorized a $2.2M real property purchase. Additionally, the board approved several consent agenda items and a request to apply for federal railroad crossing safety funding.

• Approved Lavezza Zanders as Chair of Henry County Building & Facilities Authority (6-0-0)
• Approved $200,000 Atlanta Regional Commission CDAP funds for countywide housing plan (5-0-1)
• Approved $2,229,791.19 real property acquisition at 216-234 John Frank Ward Blvd and 215 Turner Street (5-0-1)
• Approved disposal of surplus furniture and equipment (5-0-1)
• Approved GDOT Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant application for $3,129,121.29 (6-0-0)
• Authorized application for $200,000 federal Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant with $50,000 local match (discussed/pending)

Board of Commissioners

This is a called joint meeting between the Henry County Board of Commissioners and representatives from the cities of Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, and McDonough to discuss the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 2 (T-SPLOST 2). Presentations covered an overview, financial estimates, county and city project lists, and the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). The IGA must be approved by the BOC and a majority of city councils representing at least 50% of municipal population; the county requests city council approval by July 15, with BOC consideration on July 21. A referendum is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

• Presentation of T-SPLOST 2 general overview by Clayton Carte
• Financial estimate and possible distribution of collections by Joy Robinson
• Discussion of Intergovernmental Agreement between county and cities by County Attorney Rachel Mack
• County and city project lists presented
• Timeline: cities approve IGA by July 15, BOC vote on July 21, referendum November 3, 2026

The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the cities of Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge to review the proposed T-SPLOST II program. The discussion covered projected revenues, eligible project categories, and the process for an Intergovernmental Agreement ahead of a potential November 2026 referendum.

• Reviewed T-SPLOST II overview and $340 million revenue projection
• Discussed upcoming Intergovernmental Agreement timeline

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and an ordinance regulating the tethering of animals. The body also approved several easements, streetlight districts, and vendor contracts.

• Adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget
• Ordinance 26-004 amending regulations regarding the tethering of animals
• Contract with BoundTree Medical for medical supplies not to exceed $450,000 annually
• Contract with Georgia Department of Human Services for $242,807.00
• Right of Way and Driveway Easement acquisitions for Fairview Road - Phase III

The board approved a consent agenda covering property easements, utility grants, electrical and medical supply contracts, streetlight districts for three subdivisions, senior services funding, and right-of-way acquisition for Fairview Road Phase III. Commissioners also reviewed the proposed FY2027 operating budget of approximately $294.2 million, which would raise fees by 10 percent to cover rising costs and add public safety staff, though no final vote was recorded in these minutes. These approvals fund local road lighting, secure emergency medical supplies for Fire Rescue, and maintain senior programs.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0-0), including easements for WP Stockbridge Owner, LLC and Georgia Power at 95-99 Lake Dow Rd
• Awarded Bid #26-31 to Brown Electrical Services, LLC for county facility electrical maintenance
• Awarded Bid #26-34 to BoundTree Medical for Fire Rescue supplies up to $450,000 annually
• Approved new streetlight districts for Brighton, Heritage Point, and Newberry subdivisions
• Approved senior services contract with Georgia DHS for $242,807.00 in federal grant funds
• Authorized right-of-way acquisition for Fairview Road Phase III parcels via negotiated contract or condemnation
• Appointed Londra Avritte to the DBHDD Regional Advisory Council (3-year term) and Kisha Smalley to the District I Council of Aging (4-year term)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting with a public hearing on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget. No pre-registration is required to participate. The meeting also reschedules the regular May 19 meeting to May 26, 2026.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Proposed Budget (no pre-registration required)
• Regular meeting rescheduled from May 19 to May 26, 2026

Zoning Advisory Board

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board will consider two rezoning requests and one variance. One item was removed from the agenda due to a withdrawal or postponement.

• RZ-26-01: Rezoning RA to C-2 for a commercial shopping center at Highway 81 East and Keys Ferry Road
• RZ-26-03: Rezoning RA to R-3 for a single-family conservation subdivision at 238 Elliott Road
• VR-26-02: Variance request for relief from development standards at 265 East James Circle
• VR-26-01 (Withdrawn): Variance request for property at 830 McCullough Road
• RZ-26-02 (Postponed): Rezoning RA to R-4 for a single-family subdivision south of Honey Creek Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including a $30,887,789.50 construction contract for Jonesboro Road widening and a $1.6 million federal grant request for traffic safety. A $30,000 donation from Kaiser Permanente for the Aquatic Center's Operation Splash program was accepted, and the board authorized an intergovernmental water-sewer contract. The FY 2027 budget public hearing was rescheduled to May 18.

• Awarded $30,887,789.50 bid to Summit Construction for Jonesboro Road widening (District 5).
• Requested $1,600,000 Safe Streets for All grant with $400,000 local match from impact fees.
• Approved SPLOST IV fund reallocation to Bill Gardner Parkway widening and countywide road resurfacing.
• Accepted $3,000 from U.S. Secret Service for police digital forensics lab and $47,674 for K-9 explosive detection program.
• Approved MOU with Kaiser Permanente for Operation Splash at Aquatic Center and $30,000 donation.

Board of Commissioners

This is a called budget workshop meeting of the Henry County Board of Commissioners to discuss the FY 2027 budget. No votes or decisions will be taken; the session is limited to discussion. The meeting follows standard procedural items including a code of conduct review and pledge of allegiance.

• Budget workshop for fiscal year 2027 — discussion only, no action taken

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The Henry County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with city officials to discuss the Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST). The agenda includes presentations from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and Rochester DCCM regarding the tax.

• Joint meeting with cities regarding FLOST
• ACCG presentation on FLOST
• Rochester DCCM FLOST presentation
• City of Hampton representatives present
• City of Locust Grove representatives present

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Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners considered several postponed and new items, including a rezoning request that was delayed and an animal‑tethering ordinance that was postponed to May. Commissioners voted on an annexation request for 820 and 964 Racetrack Road and approved a $111,812.77 purchase of playground equipment for Tanger Station. The board also approved a $29,354,340.20 payment to Georgia DOT for Phase I of State Route 81 widening and adopted multiple street‑light and right‑of‑way resolutions.

• Resolution approving $29,354,340.20 payment to Georgia DOT for State Route 81 widening Phase I (Districts 1 & 3)
• Annexation request for 820 and 964 Racetrack Road (79.04 ± acres) in Land Lot 169, 7th District
• Resolution terminating the CareATC Onsite Service Agreement with CareATC, Inc.
• Resolution approving $111,812.77 purchase of playground equipment and poured rubber surfacing for Tanger Station
• Resolution approving rezoning (RZ‑24‑31) of 143.41 ± acres south of Coan Drive and Bethany Drive to single‑family residential

The Henry County Board approved a $29,354,340 payment to Georgia DOT for State Route 81 widening Phase I. The board voted 5‑1‑0 to object to the City of McDonough’s annexation request for 820 & 964 Racetrack Road. An ordinance allowing beer and wine at the Aquatic Center for special events was approved 5‑1‑0. The consent agenda, including streetlight and easement resolutions, passed unanimously.

• Approved $29,354,340 payment to Georgia DOT for State Route 81 widening (no vote recorded)
• Objected to annexation request for 820 & 964 Racetrack Road (5-1-0)
• Approved ordinance permitting beer and wine at Aquatic Center special events (5-1-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0-0)
• Terminated CareATC Onsite Service Agreement (Resolution 26‑112)
• Approved new streetlight district for Brighton Phase 2 on Locust Road (Resolution 26‑113)
• Approved new streetlight district for Palm Springs Manor on Hearn Road (Resolution 26‑114)
• Authorized acquisition of easements for Fairview Road Phase III (Resolution 26‑116)

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The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved resolutions for employee benefits, transit funding, and data center consulting. The meeting also included proclamations for community development and fair housing.

• Resolution 26-108: Approves 2026-2027 employee benefit and medical insurance plans
• Resolution 26-107: Approves $288,600 Transit Trust Funds grant for Automated Fare Collection
• Resolution 26-109: Approves bid award to Cooper Carry Inc. for data center consulting
• Resolution 26-110: Adopts Capital Improvement Element annual update and CIE Community Work Program 2025-2029
• Resolution 26-106: Approves SPLOST II budget amendment for Fire Station #7 – Sewer Service Project

The Henry County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions, including a $288,600 transit grant, the 2026‑2027 employee benefit and medical insurance plans, and the adoption of the updated Capital Improvement Element. The consent agenda, which covered right‑of‑way acquisitions and SPLOST fund reallocations, also passed. An on‑call consulting contract for data‑center planning was approved as well.

• Added CIE walk‑on item to agenda (motion 6‑0‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including right‑of‑way acquisitions (Res 26‑104 & 26‑105) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved SPLOST II funds reallocation to Fire Station #7 sewer project (Res 26‑106) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved SPLOST III funds reallocation to SR 155 at Crumbley Road improvement (Res 26‑111) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved $288,600 Transit Trust Funds grant for AFC and buses (Res 26‑107) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 employee benefit and medical insurance plans (Res 26‑108) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved on‑call consulting contract with Cooper Carry Inc. for data‑center guidance (Res 26‑109) (5‑0‑0)
• Approved adoption of updated Capital Improvement Element (Res 26‑110) (5‑0‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2026 Unified Land Development Code and Official Zoning Map, and amend the Comprehensive Plan to align with the new code. It will also approve several contracts, including a $250,035.30 on‑call paving services award to Blount Construction and a $200,000 housing‑plan grant with a $40,000 local match. Additional approvals cover park improvements at Warren Holder Park and related SPLOST acquisitions.

• Adopt 2026 Unified Land Development Code and Official Zoning Map (Ordinance 26-01)
• Amend Henry County Comprehensive Plan to match new code (Resolution 26-102)
• Award $250,035.30 on‑call paving services to Blount Construction Company, Inc.
• Award $123,600 to Christaline LLC (Match Point Tennis) for Warren Holder Park court remodel
• Authorize $200,000 Atlanta Regional Commission CDAP housing plan funds with $40,000 local match

The Board approved moving forward with an application for an ARC Grant, pending award. It also removed Exhibits 6, 7, and 8 from the consent agenda. A rezoning request (RZ‑24‑31) was noted as tabled by the applicant. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Authorized application for ARC Grant (grant pending)
• Removed Exhibits 6, 7, and 8 from the Consent Agenda
• Noted Planning & Zoning rezoning request RZ‑24‑31 was tabled by applicant