Henry County, Georgia

Board of Commissioners

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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)

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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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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)

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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

Zoning Advisory Board

The Zoning Advisory Board will consider several conditional use requests and rezoning applications. Key items include two conditional use requests for religious facilities and multiple rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment proposals, notably a request to rezone land for a gasoline service station with a convenience store. The board will discuss these items and any related staff comments.

• CU-25-09: Conditional use for a religious facility at 45 Mount Carmel Road (1.46 acres)
• CU-26-01: Conditional use to expand a religious facility at 295 Westridge Parkway (5.15 acres)
• RZ-25-06: Rezoning from RA to C-1 for a gasoline service station at the intersection of Mount Carmel Road and Mill Road (3.66 acres)
• COMP-AM-25-02: Comprehensive Plan amendment to change Future Land Use from High Density Suburban to Commercial near Mount Carmel Road (3.66 acres)
• RZ-25-07: Rezoning from RA to C-1 for a gas station at 475 West Hemphill Road (3.52 acres)

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The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,075,060 contract with Croft & Associates for architectural design and construction administration of the New Hidden Valley Senior Center at 781 Fairview Road, Stockbridge. The Board also adopted the Henry County Commercial Property Assessed Conservation, Energy and Resiliency (C‑PACER) program and authorized several right‑of‑way acquisitions for transportation projects. A public hearing was held on the 2026 Unified Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments, but no action was taken.

• Resolution 26‑83: Award Croft & Associates $1,075,060 for design services for New Hidden Valley Senior Center (SPLOST VI funds).
• Resolution 26‑70: Establish C‑PACER program authorizing voluntary assessments and related bonds/notes.
• Resolution 26‑73: Accept donations and sponsorships for Parks & Recreation (July–Dec 2025).
• Resolutions 26‑74 to 26‑78: Authorize acquisition of right‑of‑way and easements for Bill Gardner Parkway and Jonesboro Road widening projects.
• Public hearing on ULDC‑AM‑01: Adoption of 2026 Unified Land Development Code and Official Zoning Map (no action taken).

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved the award of RFP #26‑22 to Croft & Associates for $1,075,060 to design and administer construction of the new Hidden Valley Senior Center at 781 Fairview Road, Stockbridge. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included multiple SPLOST land‑acquisition and other resolutions, and renamed the Heritage Park Veterans Museum in honor of James “Jim” Joyce. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved award of RFP #26‑22 to Croft & Associates for $1,075,060 (Resolution 26‑83) – motion carried 6‑0‑0
• Approved consent agenda items, including resolutions 26‑70 through 26‑81 (land acquisitions, surplus disposal, etc.) – motion carried 6‑0‑0
• Approved resolution to rename Heritage Park Veterans Museum in honor of James “Jim” Joyce (Resolution 26‑82) – motion carried 6‑0‑0
• Approved resolution rescinding Resolution 86‑009 and ceasing payments to the Board of Education (Resolution 26‑70)
• Approved resolution establishing the C‑PACER program (Resolution 26‑71)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus and authorizing disposal of furniture via GovDeals.com (Resolution 26‑72)
• Approved resolution accepting Parks and Recreation donations (Resolution 26‑73)
• Approved resolution authorizing renewal of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (Resolution 26‑81)

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The Board approved a $402,016 contract for annual on‑call pavement marking and striping services. It also adopted multiple SPLOST resolutions to acquire easements for the Jonesboro Road widening project, including a $215,000 bridge change order. Additional items included a $116,358 sign inventory service and appointments to the Hospital Authority and Library Board.

• $402,016 contract awarded to Peek Pavement Marking, LLC for annual pavement marking services (Resolution 26-60)
• $116,358 contract for additional roadway sign inventory services through Roadway Asset Services (Resolution 26-59)
• $215,000 change order to add an 80‑ft bridge over Pates Creek for Jodeco Road Widening (Resolution 26-69)
• SPLOST resolutions authorizing easement acquisitions for Jonesboro Road Widening across several parcels (Resolutions 26-63 to 26-68)
• Appointments to the Hospital Authority (Resolution 26-52) and Library Board (Resolution 26-53)

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a series of appointments and consent‑agenda items, including a $215,000 change order for a single‑span bridge on the Jodeco Road widening project. Additional approvals covered roadway sign inventory services, a pavement‑marking contract, a portable‑toilet rental contract, and multiple SPLOST land‑acquisition resolutions. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Hospital Authority appointments (Resolution 26-52) – 6-0-0
• Approved Library Board appointment (Resolution 26-53) – 6-0-0
• Approved $116,358 roadway sign inventory services (Resolution 26-59) – 6-0-0
• Approved $402,016 annual pavement‑marking contract (Resolution 26-60) – 6-0-0
• Approved $32,685.60 portable toilet rental contract (Resolution 26-62) – 6-0-0
• Approved $215,000 bridge change order for Jodeco Road widening (Resolution 26-69) – 6-0-0
• Approved multiple SPLOST land‑acquisition resolutions (Res 26-63 to 26-68) – 6-0-0
• Approved consent‑agenda court grant applications (Res 26-54 to 26-58) – 6-0-0

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The Henry County Board of Commissioners will convene a full‑day retreat on February 12, 2026 at the Trilith Guesthouse. Commissioners and staff will hear a strategic‑plan goals presentation, a financial services division update, a discussion of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) financing tool, and a budget presentation. The meeting is for discussion and information sharing rather than formal votes.

• Strategic Plan Goals presentation by the Chief Strategy Officer
• Financial Services Division update presented by the Deputy CFO
• C‑PACE financing tool discussion led by the County Manager and Deputy CFO
• Budget presentation by the Budget Director and Deputy CFO
• Guest speaker Mr. Oz Nesbitt, Sr., Chief Consultant, Speak Up Communications

The County Manager announced that a dedicated constituent services email account has been created for citizens to submit concerns directly. Joy Robinson was introduced as the newly appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the retreat.

• Created dedicated constituent services email account (implemented)
• Appointed Joy Robinson as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (appointed)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved several consent‑agenda items, including a $116,640.65 lighting design contract for Atlanta Speedway Airport and a $239,838 change order for Fire Station #5 in Hampton. They accepted multiple state grant awards totaling over $600,000 for various courts. The board denied an annexation request for 1019 Highway 19/41 in Hampton and rezoned two properties: 2170 Jonesboro Road to C‑1 commercial and 1099 Airline Road to C‑1 commercial use.

• Approve Croy Engineering Task Order #22 for MALSR lighting at Atlanta Speedway Airport – $116,640.65
• Approve Change Order #1 to J.R. Bowman Construction for Fire Station #5 in Hampton – $239,838.00
• Accept state grants for Adult Felony Drug Court ($126,556), Resource Court ($156,862), Veterans Treatment Court ($46,506), Juvenile Mental Health Court ($94,513.92), and Misdemeanor Drug Court ($97,792)
• Deny annexation of 1019 Highway 19/41 in Hampton (≈2‑acre parcel)
• Rezoning decisions: 2170 Jonesboro Road to C‑1 commercial; 1099 Airline Road to C‑1 commercial (mixed‑use denied)

The Henry County Board approved a collaborative agreement with the Atlanta Heart Association by a 6-0 vote. The Board also approved a Croy Engineering task order for a MALSR lighting system at the Atlanta Speedway Airport costing $116,640.65. Several state grant awards were accepted for the Adult Felony Drug Court, Resource Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Juvenile Mental Health Court, and Misdemeanor Drug Court. A rezoning request was removed from the agenda and will be heard at a later meeting.

• Approved collaborative agreement with Atlanta Heart Association (6-0)
• Approved Croy Engineering task order for MALSR lighting $116,640.65
• Accepted $126,556 Adult Felony Drug Court grant
• Accepted $156,862 Resource Court grant
• Accepted $46,506 Veterans Treatment Court grant
• Accepted $94,513.92 Juvenile Mental Health Court grant
• Accepted $97,792 Misdemeanor Drug Court grant

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The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects and adopted the county's Strategic Plan. The body also addressed a $125,000 library system deficit by deactivating four constituent aide positions.

• Awarded $3,882,000 to Cooper & Company for a new EMS Station in McDonough
• Approved $816,435.77 bid to IP Construction, LLC for Knight Drive construction
• Authorized a 2% COLA increase for eligible Henry County retirees
• Approved rezoning of 108.09 acres at 1061 Pates Creek Road to R-3 for a residential subdivision
• Approved deannexation of properties at 105 Jasper Drive, 220 DeWinter Court, and 330-375 Kerrith Drive

The Board voted 5-0-1 to rescind Resolution 26-8 and amend the county pension plan to allow a 2% COLA increase for eligible retirees. A motion to discuss the Henry County Library deficit was carried unanimously (6-0-0). The appointment of citizens to the Transportation SPLOST II Ambassador Group and the entire consent agenda were both approved unanimously (6-0-0). The Board awarded the new EMS station contract to Cooper & Company for $3,882,000 (Resolution 26-31). The planned rezoning for Minerva USA, LLC was postponed by the applicant.

• Rescinded Resolution 26-8 and amended pension COLA to 2% (5-0-1)
• Approved library deficit discussion item (6-0-0)
• Approved appointment to Transportation SPLOST II Citizens Ambassador Group (6-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including deannexations and SPLOST agreements (6-0-0)
• Awarded EMS station construction contract to Cooper & Company for $3,882,000 (Resolution 26-31)
• Postponed rezoning request RZ-25-04 for Minerva USA, LLC (applicant postponed)
• Removed Exhibit 5/SPLOST Condemnation – Parcel 53 from agenda
• Added “Real Estate” to executive session

Zoning Advisory Board

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board will review a rezoning application for a counseling center and three conditional‑use applications for a place of worship, a personal care home, and an electric go‑cart racing track. The meeting also notes a postponed rezoning request for a townhome development. Standard agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and acceptance of the agenda.

• Postponed rezoning RZ-25-03: RA to RM for 1916 Highway 155 S (10 ± acres) – townhome development
• Conditional use CU-25-03: place of worship at 1609 Highway 155 N (9.966 ± acres)
• Conditional use CU-25-07: personal care home at 32 Sherwood Loop (0.499 ± acres)
• Conditional use CU-25-08: electric go‑cart racing track at 200 Thaxton Court (5.05 ± acres)
• Rezoning RZ-25-05: RA to C‑1 for 2170 Jonesboro Road (2.0 ± acres) – counseling center

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners discussed 2026 legislative priorities, including Senate Bill 22 and HB 581. Commissioners voted 6-0-0 to enter an executive session for litigation matters, then later voted 6-0-0 to reconvene the public meeting. They also approved an affidavit and resolution related to the executive session.

• Motion approved 6-0-0 to enter executive session for litigation matters
• Motion approved 6-0-0 to reconvene the meeting after executive session
• Approval of affidavit and resolution pertaining to the executive session
• Discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities: Senate Bill 22, HB 581, fire services, airport authority, library funding

Board of Commissioners

The Henry County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of a Kenworth dump truck for $232,884, the acquisition of property at 781 Fairview Road for a future senior center, and the approval of a 2% COLA for eligible retirees. Additional items include appointing a Vice Chair, naming a Council on Aging representative, and adopting grant allocations for parks.

• Resolution 26-3: Purchase of a 2026 Kenworth T880 dump truck for $232,884 for the Stormwater Department
• Resolution 26-4: Acquire real property at 781 Fairview Road, Stockbridge for $188,514.69 for a future senior center
• Resolution 26-8: Amend ACCG Defined Benefit Plan to provide a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for retirees
• Resolution 26-10: Accept $65,000 BOOST grant for Parks and Recreation
• Resolution 26-16: Award $90,039 printing and mailing services contract to Diversified Companies, LLC