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How Optimistic Are Henry County Residents for the Future?
Are Henry County residents optimistic for the future? Do they believe life in our community will be better, worse or about the same in 3-4 […]
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McDonough Approved $300 Thousand to Help the Homeless
The McDonough council is looking to help the homeless within the city. They approved $300 thousand dollars, in collaboration with non-profit Connecting Henry, for assistance. […]
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McDonough is Looking to Obligate its Remaining ARPA Dollars
Local governments received federal funding, referred to as ARPA dollars, during the covid pandemic. Their deadline to obligate those funds is December 2024, or return […]
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The County Cites Its Growth In Approving Higher 2024 Taxes
Henry County approved a three-mill increase in its property taxes for 2024. This represents the first change to the county’s millage rate in eight years. […]
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Three Cities Propose a 2024 Property Tax Increase in Henry County
Three cities in Henry County — Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge — are considering a property tax increase for 2024. The fourth city, Locust Grove, does […]
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Henry County Approved the Trails Wayfinding and Signs Plan
Henry County completed a trails plan in 2022. Now, they have a trails wayfinding and signs plan to go alongside it. The county approved the […]
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MHF News is Now a Member of LION Publishers
MHF News is excited to share we are now a member of LION Publishers. They are a national membership-based organization for Local Independent Online News […]
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Henry County Has Approved the FY 2025 County Budget
Henry County adopted its FY 2025 budget during a special called meeting on Thursday, May 30. The budget funds county operations from July 1, 2024 […]
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The Final County Budget Hearing is on Thursday Evening
Henry County will consider adopting its FY 2025 budget this upcoming Thursday, May 30. Attendees there will be able to speak during the public hearing. […]
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County Looks at Increase on the 2025 Budget & Property Taxes
Henry County is considering four options when discussing the 2025 budget & property taxes. The county staff presented the possible scenarios during a budget hearing […]