Henry County Government

Great news for East Atlanta Road! The contractor completed the necessary deep patching repairs on Wednesday (5/27) of this past week. The majority of the top layer was poured on Friday (5/29) and they will return on Monday (6/1) to complete the top layer, weather permitting. Striping and shoulder work will follow in the next couple weeks!

Traffic Update ⚠️🚧

King Mill Road is now fully reopened to traffic!

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as a new rail line was constructed in the area.

WorkSource Atlanta Regional's Mobile Career Lab will be visiting Henry County!

The mobile career lab brings career services directly to you each week, with onsite staff available to assist individuals and businesses at convenient locations across metro Atlanta.

Seeking employment, training or education services? Find a Mobile Career Lab stop by the library near you and take the next step toward your career goals.

🔗Learn more and view the complete schedule: https://bit.ly/mobilecareerlab

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🚧⚠

Construction crews working on the in-progress Western Parallel Connector project will be closing a portion of Mt. Olive Road beginning on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The road will be closed between the back entrance to the CroftHouse McDonough apartments and Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The back entrance into the Target / Henry Town Center shopping center will remain open.

This closure is necessary to complete construction of a new bridge on Mt. Olive Road. A detour route will be provided on Jonesboro Road and Chambers Road. The closure will last an estimated three to six months.

Thank you for everyone's patience as we advance this major roadway project to better connect Henry County.

The Henry County Board of Commissioners meeting summary from May 26, 2026 is now available on our website.

At Tuesday’s commission meeting, the Henry County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to a section of the Henry County Code of Ordinances pertaining to the prohibition of animal tethering.

Learn more about the significant actions from the meeting at https://bit.ly/commission-meeting-recap-2026-05-26

🍽️ Mark your calendars!

Thursday, June 18 is Dine to Donate Night at the Texas Roadhouse in McDonough! From 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 10% of your food purchase will go toward supporting Haven House.

Just mention “Dine to Donate” to your server when ordering.

Come enjoy a great meal while giving back to a great cause!

Thank You for Joining Our Rain Barrel Make & Take Workshop!

On May 21, 2026, Henry County Stormwater hosted a fun and educational hands-on Rain Barrel Make & Take Workshop where participants learned how to harvest rainwater, reduce stormwater runoff, and support a healthier community — all while creating their very own ready-to-use rain barrel!

We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. Thank you for helping protect our local waterways and promote sustainable practices throughout Henry County.

Stay tuned for announcements about our next workshop and future community events!

𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚

The agenda for the upcoming Henry County Board of Commissioners meeting is now available on the county website. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., followed by a called joint meeting with the Cities regarding the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 2 (T-SPLOST 2) at 10:30 a.m.

The Board will issue proclamations recognizing June 2026 as Men's Health Month and National Homeownership Month.

Key agenda items include the Board's consideration of the following:
• a grant application for Georgia Department of Transportation Local Road Assistance Administration funding to support local road maintenance
• a grant award from the Atlanta Regional Commission to support the development of a freight cluster plan for the county

The meetings will be held at the Henry County Administration Building, located at 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough.

View the full meeting agenda:
https://henrycoga.portal.civicclerk.com/event/812/files/agenda/2537

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭

HENRY COUNTY, GA — May 28, 2026— Henry County officially adopted its Fiscal Year 2027 budget during Tuesday's regular commission meeting, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining essential county services, investing in infrastructure, public safety and supporting the well-being of residents across the county. The budget reflects the county's continued focus on fiscal stewardship while prioritizing the county’s Strategic Plan to enhance quality of life, long-term growth and stability.

The Board of Commissioners approved the budget in a 4-2 vote, with Chair Carlotta Harrell, District II Commissioner Neat Robinson, District IV Commissioner Michael Price and District V Commissioner Kevin J. Lewis in favor, and Vice-Chair Dee W. Anglyn III and District I Commissioner Johnny Wilson opposed.

Henry County’s Chief Financial Officer Joy Robinson and Budget Director Bernita Campbell presented the budget that will fund county operations from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The fiscal year 2027 general fund and special service district adopted budget is $294,200,000, up 2.2 percent from last year. In comparison, this year’s budget underscores the county’s Strategic Plan, adopted this past January. Every budget request is connected to the plan’s goals and priorities, including fostering well-being and safety, while delivering efficient and responsive services.

The county’s budget is based on the current millage rate of 15.733, maintains current service levels and allows for preparation for future growth. Financial Services officials noted the budget’s 2 percent year-over-year increase is lower than the U.S. inflation rate of 3.3 percent.

Prior to the adoption, the Board held a budget workshop meeting on April 28th and a special called meeting on May 18 as part of the county’s ongoing budget development process.

Public safety accounts for the majority of the county’s budget at 52 percent or $151.3 million. Departments within public safety include the Coroner, Sheriff, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, E-911, Police, Fire Rescue, Code Enforcement and Animal Care and Control.

Judicial services account for the second largest expense. These services will receive 12 percent of the county’s budget, equaling $34.4 million.

In addition, Leisure Services, including Parks and Recreation and Senior Services, make up 6 percent of the county’s expenses or $17.9 million. The adopted budget includes $3.2 million of funding to support operations and staffing for the new Henry County Aquatic Center opening in June 2026.

The remainder of the budget will be allocated across Public Works, Administration Services, Planning and Economic Development among other public services.

Following the presentation, the Board of Commissioners and Interim County Manager Kevin Johnson thanked Financial Services staff for their hard work in preparing and presenting this year’s budget.

For more information or to view the meeting, visit www.henrycountyga.gov or the Henry County YouTube Channel.