Local Elections
Governor signs Stockbridge & Locust Grove local bills
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 […]
Georgia General Assembly
General
Local Legislation 2022 Recap for Henry County
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 […]
Revisions drastically reduce Stockbridge annexation proposal
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 […]
General
County Commissioner attendance requirement introduced in new bill
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 […]
Georgia House approves Locust Grove homestead exemption
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 […]
People
Senators introduce road dedication bills for Bethlehem Road exit, SR 155
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 […]
Local legislation calls for Stockbridge annexation referendum in Nov. 2022
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 […]
Local Elections
Candidate qualifying this week for 2022 elections
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 […]
People
State House approves resolution commending Cheri Hobson-Matthews
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, […]
Legislators introduce bill to create Locust Grove homestead exemption
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. […]