December 21, 2020
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Newly Elected Commission Chair Takes Oath of Office
Regular Meetings Wed. January 6, 9:00 a.m. Wed. January 20, 6:30 p.m Called Meeting Tuesday, December 29 1:00 p.m. Meetings held at: Administration Building Community Room 140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 Regular Commission meetings air daily on Henry TV Charter Channel 180 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners held an inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, December 16 to swear-in recently elected Commission Chair Carlotta Harris Harrell. The ceremony took place in the Community Room of the Henry County Administration Building. Henry County Public Information Director Melissa Robinson, who opened the ceremony, welcomed all guests and introduced the night’s program. Dr. William Flippin Sr., Pastor of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, offered the invocation and benediction. Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Trea Pipkin, III, administered the Oath of Office. Senator Tonya Anderson, Senator Emanuel Jones and Reverend Dr. Terrance J. Gattis, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, shared inspirational messages. Harrell closed the ceremony with encouraging and unifying remarks. “It is about bringing the community together and at the end of the day, we have to make sure that our cities and the county are working together. I am looking forward to working with all our community partners and stakeholders,” said Harrell. “When I am voting on the dais, I am voting as an individual and I am voting for what is going to be best for the citizens of Henry County.” The ceremony is available for viewing on Henry TV, Spectrum Channel 180, on demand on Henry County’s website at henrycounty-ga.com under “Watch Henry TV Online” and Henry County’s Facebook page.
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Henry County Small Business Restart Program and Non-Profit Assistance Program The Henry County Board of Commissioners are awarding grants for small businesses and non-profits to assist those who have been negatively affected by COVID-19. Applications are vetted for eligibility through the Grant Administration Unit, and presented to an appointed 6-person Review Committee for analysis and evaluation, then recommended to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Eligible small businesses and non-profits are
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encouraged to apply for this relief funding to restart their businesses or to provide direct services to Henry County citizens in need. To help facilitate the application process, please see the video on the county website, which details the application process and offers helpful tips to ensure that your submission meets all of the eligibility requirements. To view the instructional video, find more information and the applications, please visit henrycounty-ga.com/Grants.
Henry County Launches COVID-19 Testing Initiative for the Public Drive-up testing to be available in various locations throughout the county The Henry County Board of Commissioners has allocated funding for drive-up testing sites resulting in the county launching a COVID-19 testing initiative by setting up 3 SPOC (Specimen Point Of Collection) locations throughout the county. Now through the remainder of the year, Henry County will offer free COVID-19 testing at the following locations on the specific day listed. Additionally, beginning today, December 21, Henry County Transit will offer free shuttle service to the testing sites. Residents should call 770-288-7444 to schedule a ride. Pre-registration for testing is strongly recommended. Please visit https://covid19.dph.ga.gov/en-US/ to register.
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Mondays: Hidden Valley Park - 100 Spraggins Memorial Parkway, Stockbridge Wednesdays: North Mt. Carmel Park - 307 North Mt. Carmel Road, Hampton Fridays: Warren Holder Park - 301 Club Drive, Locust Grove
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Sites will operate 10am to 3pm each scheduled day. The test and results will be provided through Public Health at no cost to Henry County. Henry County personnel will operate and support the sites. This is a part of the ongoing support that has been requested by the Board of Commissioners and the Henry County Board of Health.
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December 21, 2020 Commissioner Vivian Thomas Presents “Clean Up and Green Up” An initiative promoting a healthy and clean community District IV Commissioner Vivian Thomas is excited to share her new “Clean Up and Green Up” Initiative that will begin on Monday, December 28, in which a dumpster will be available for Henry County residents to discard their waste and litter. The dumpster will be accessible beginning December 28 through January 4 and will be available for a week each quarter. There is an eight-bag limit of household trash per resident and each individual will have to show proof of residence. Paint, oil, batteries, other hazmat materials and construction debris will not be accepted.
Thomas said the Clean Up and Green Up Initiative is here to help all county residents. “The wellbeing of Henry County’s citizens, be it emotional, mental, physical or environmental are elements that work in coordination for a better person. Promoting a healthy clean environment is a positive green step in the right direction for a healthy individual,” said Thomas. “The Clean Up and Green Up Initiative will help to reduce the stress, tension and anxiety of today’s challenges.” The dumpster will be placed at the old Fire Station No. 7 which is located at 5970 Eastlake Pkwy in McDonough.
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December 21, 2020 BOC Approves Purchases and Agreements The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions at the December 15 Commission meeting. Items approved include:
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Facilities Maintenance resolutions—approved the purchase of a 30 G Excavator from Ag-Pro of McDonough in the amount of $34,002; and approved the purchase of a Genie Lift from Yancey Bro. Company in McDonough in the amount of $41,000. Funds for both purchases will be allocated through Capital Funds. Department of Transportation resolution— approved the purchase of a 2021 Landoll Trailer from TM Trailer Sales in Jackson, Georgia in the
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amount of $89,482. Capital Funds will be used for this purchase. County Manager resolution—approved the annual lease agreement with Department of Family and Children Services for a total of $408,621.84. The building is located at 125 Henry Parkway in McDonough. Financial Service and Grant Administration resolution—approved 13 Henry County small businesses and 11 non-profits for COVID-19 relief through the Restart Assistance Program.
For more information or to view the meeting in its entirety, visit henrycounty-ga.com/watchTV.
Georgia Department of Transportation Requests Feedback & Comments
In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia DOT is moving forward by placing project information for review and feedback into an internet platform to comply with social distancing and avoiding crowds of 10+ people. We appreciate your participation in this process. The Georgia Department of Transportation has posted information at https://sr-81-widening-0015089gdot.hub.arcgis.com/ related to the proposed widening of SR 81 east of Lemon Street to Bethany Road. This project proposes to widen SR 81 from a two-lane section to a four-lane median-divided section. The project length is approximately 3.02 miles. It will include a 16-foot shoulder with curb and gutter and 5-foot sidewalks on one side and a 19-foot shoulder with curb and gutter and a 10-foot shared-use path on the other side, as well as a proposed 20-foot raised median. A small amount of right-of-way is expected to be required from Heritage Park on Lake Dow Road;
however, no impacts are expected to occur to the areas of recreational use associated with this facility. The purpose of this internet posting is to replace an in-person meeting, while allowing the public to review the proposed project, provide feedback, or write in with questions. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities contact the district planning and programing engineer Harland Smith at 706-646-7566. Comments will be accepted concerning this project until Monday, January 11, 2021. Written statements may be submitted to: Mr. Eric Duff State Environmental Administrator Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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December 21, 2020 Early Voting Schedule For January 5, 2021 Runoff Election Revised updated notice of advanced voting for the January 5th, General Election Runoff for Federal Offices. Voting will be conducted at the following locations and times listed below. Voters may check their voter registration at mvp.sos.ga.gov. For further information or to request an absentee ballot call 770288-6448. Please visit henrycounty-ga.com/elections. Elections & Voter Registration Main Office: 40 Atlanta St., McDonough December 21st – 23rd 7:00 am – 7:00 pm December 28th 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Merle Manders Conference Center: 111 Davis Rd., Stockbridge December 21st – 23rd 7:00 am – 7:00 pm December 28th 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Fortson (Hampton) Library: 61 McDonough St., Hampton December 21st 7:00 am – 7:00 pm December 28th 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Locust Grove Library: 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Locust Grove December 21st – 23rd 7:00 am – 7:00 pm December 28th 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Fairview Recreation Stockbridge
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December 21st 7:00 am – 7:00 pm December 28th 7:00 am – 7:00 pm JP Mosley Recreation Center: 1041 Millers Mill Rd., Stockbridge December 21st – 23rd 7:00 am – 7:00 pm December 28th – 30th 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
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