MEMBER NEWS HENRY COUNTY’S FINANCIALS TRENDING POSITIVELY David Smith, Director of Financial Services, gave a quarterly update to the Henry County Board of Commissioners at the October 20 regular commission meeting. Smith presented the current state DAVID SMITH of the county’s Henry County Financial expenditure and Services Director revenues “to allay some of the rumors of our financial condition,” he said, noting the county’s positive financial outlook. He also presented the latest SPLOST figures and COVID-19 response financials. Through his presentation, Smith relayed that Henry County has allocated
$5.1 million to provide a range of resources and services to respond to COVID-19 related needs, including grants quickly mobilized to help small businesses and non-profits. He added that the county is also adapting the mid-year budget to secure a sustainable future if a second spike occurs. “We have awarded (grants) to 36 small businesses and six non-profits to date, and 119 small businesses have applied to date and 34 non-profits,” said Smith. He also detailed revenues and expenditures for the year so far and said that all departments are currently spending below the expected year-todate pace. Smith said that total revenues YTD are $19.4 million, or 12 percent of the total budgeted revenue for the year, although property taxes have not yet been collected. He also relayed that it includes Intergovernmental Grants including $5.9 million in CARES funding reimbursement and said that total expenditures are
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Moms on the Move Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6 PM - 7 PM, Urban Air McDonough Moms Hour Power Workout and Students Study Hall with Free Tutoring provided by local non-profits and community partners. For more info, contact Sandra at 678-588-0551.
Drive-thru/drop-off Electronics Recycling Event sponsored by Henry County Stormwater November 7, 8 AM - 2 PM, Rain or Shine, Jason T. Harper Event Center, McDonough For details or questions, call 770-288-7244 or email ateachout@co.henry.ga.us. College 101 Virtual Info Session on College Planning Gordon State College & Impact Academy November 12 at 6 PM. Register at EventBrite
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$40.4 million and account for 24 percent of the budgeted expenditures of $167.9 million. He reported that Henry County is only one of three counties in which local LOST and SPLOST revenues have not taken a significant hit, with SPLOST revenues averaging $3.6 million per month. “SPLOST collection and sales are currently averaging $200,000 per month greater than our budget,” said Smith. Smith gave a brief snapshot of both Cotton Fields Golf Course and the county’s airport and said that revenues are trending higher than they were in FY20, with golf course revenues $31,000 better than expenses this year. “Cotton Fields is no burden on our general fund at this point in time,” said Smith. He added that the airport is operating at $18,000 better than expenditures year to date.
Henry County Master Gardeners Cookbook Sale Begins November 16, $15 each. Contact Henry County Extension Office, 770-288-8421 to purchase. 2021 Miss Georgia USA & Miss Georgia Teen USA Pageants November 19 21, Henry County Performing Arts Center Old Abe Book Presentation November 19, 6 PM - 7 PM, Story on the Square event room, McDonough Meet the author and his vision that made this an incredible work of art. Bar will be open for drinks and appetizers. For info, call 678-759-0079.
Yule Forest Christmas Tree Farm Opens November 21, www.yuleforest.com 3565 Hwy. 155 N, Stockbridge, 770-954-9356 Lighting of the Tree November 26, 6 PM - 8 PM, Locust Grove City Hall Lawn Ring in the Holiday Season with the City of Locust Grove! We’ll light the tree, sing carols, and welcome Santa to Locust Grove! Small Business Saturday November 28, 10 AM - 4 PM, Downtown McDonough Come #shopsmall with us!
