April 28, 2016
Board of
Commissioners
Sign Dedication for Teen Miss Georgia Forestry
Regular Meetings May 3 at 9:00 AM May 17 at 6:30 PM Meetings held at: Administration Building Community Room 140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 Regular Commission meetings air daily on Henry TV Channel 180 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Pictured from left to right: Henry County D.O.T. Director Wade Stroud, Tenn Miss Georgia Forestry 2015 Kendall Carden, District III Commissioner Gary Barham and County Manager Lyndon Bonner.
The Henry County Department of Transportation recently erected a special sign in recognition of McDonough resident Kendall Carden, who wears the crown and sash of Teen Miss Georgia Forestry Queen 2015, and whose reign ends this summer. The sign is placed on East Lake Parkway near Union Grove High School, where Kendall is a student in 11th grade. She said that after she graduates next year, she hopes to attend Emory University and study to become a nurse practitioner. Henry County District III Commissioner Gary Barham was in attendance for the sign dedication, along with county manager Lyndon Bonner and Interim DOT Director Wade Stroud. “We congratulate you for being crowned Teen Miss Georgia Forestry 2015 and Henry County is proud to install this sign in recognition of your great accomplishment,” said Barham. “On behalf of the Chairman and the Board of Commissioners, I would like to invite you to one of our meetings to be recognized for your hard work.”
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Henry County Fire Department Graduates Nineteen Recruit Firefighters
Henry County Communications Department The Henry County Board of Commissioners
Editor Melissa Robinson
Graphic Designer Meredith Butler Samantha Watson
Layout Designer Samantha Watson
Contributors Melissa Robinson Samantha Watson Kevin Williams
henrycounty-ga.org
Top (l. to r.) Charles Hardeman; Noah Riceman; Andrew Goodman; Samuel Thompson; Jarvis Jones; Quartus Rouseau; Patrick Revelle; Joshua Varnadoe; Brandon Beasley; Todd Champion; Labari Hunter; Benjamin Johnson. Bottom (l. to r.) Gregory Crawford; James Jodon; Brandon Hill; Raphael Anthony; David Nemeth; Michael Logrono; Henry Brown.
The Henry County Fire Department graduated nineteen recruit firefighters on April 22 during a ceremony held at the McDonough Christian Church. Over 150 family members, friends and co-workers attended the ceremony to honor the recruit’s benchmark achievements. After sixteen weeks of intense training and team work, the recruits are finally ready to join the ranks of the Henry County Fire Department. Class 16-01 completed over 640 hours of comprehensive firefighter training. Division Chief of Training Ike McConnell challenged each recruit to continue their training, and not to accept what others may consider the norm. Interim Fire Chief Brad Johnson congratulated the training staff for their hard work and dedication to maintaining the department’s legacy and high standards throughout the recruit training process. At the conclusion of the ceremony, recruit Joshua Varnadoe was awarded the Top Boot Award. This award recognizes one individual who demonstrated the ability to excel in academics, skill evaluations, physical fitness and teamwork. For more information on the Henry County Fire Department, visit www.henrycounty-ga.org/fire.
Adult Summer Basketball League Registration Opens May 2 Start summer off with a slam dunk in one of Henry County Parks and Recreation’s 2016 Adult Summer Basketball Leagues. Registration for the Competitive Church and Competitive Open leagues begin May 2 and will continue through May 31 at the Parks and Recreation office in Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also register online at hcprd.org. There is a $450 registration fee per team and a mandatory coach meeting on Monday June 6 at 7 p.m. at Heritage Park. The season will start on June 16 and consist of ten games and a single elimination tournament. For more information contact Peggy Hesselbach at 770-288-7294 or phesselbach@co.henry.ga.us.
Early Voting Schedule for the May 24 Primary/General Election Early voting for the May 24, 2016 Primary/General Election will be conducted at various locations including the Elections and Voter Registration Main Office from May 2 until May 20. Polls will be open on election day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. during which voters are encouraged to cast their ballots at their regular polling places. For further information or to request an absentee ballot, call 770-288-6448. The Elections Office is located at 40 Atlanta Street, McDonough. Other voting location addresses can be found online at www.henrycounty-ga.org.
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April 28, 2016
Geranium Sale at the Henry County Extension Office
Sidewalk/Driveway Construction on Henry Blvd
Sidewalk and driveway construction near the Henry County Administration Building and Government Office Buildings is currently underway. Current construction includes the re-profiling of driveways to create an evenly slopped crosswalk. Please direct all questions to Michael Toney at 770-288-7625.
Add a pop of color to your garden this year with McDonough’s favorite flower, Geraniums. The Henry County Extension Office is holding its annual Geranium plant sale from April 5 to May 7, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office in Heritage Park. Eight inch pots will be on sale for $8 in a variety of bright and beautiful colors. All the proceeds will support 4-H programs for Henry County youth. On Monday, April 18, sale hours will be extended, lasting from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Saturday sale on May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact the Henry County Extension Office at 770288-8421. The Henry County Extension Office is located at 97 Lake Dow Road (Heritage Park) in McDonough. henrycounty-ga.org
Commissioner Bo Moss To Host Town Hall Meeting District I Commissioner Bo Moss will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday evening, May 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Locust Grove Recreation Center. The meeting will feature a discussion on the proposed Dollar General Store. Special guests include Henry County Planning and Zoning Director Daunte Gibbs and County Attorney Patrick Jaugstetter. There will also be an opportunity for a question and answer session. The Town Hall Meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. The Locust Grove Recreation Center is located at 10 Cleveland St. in Locust Grove.