Henry County Update - Newsletter

August 12, 2016

Board of

Commissioners Regular Meetings August 16 at 6:30 PM September 6 at 9:00 AM *Millage Rate Meeting* August 16 at 6:00 PM, right before the regular meeting.

Law Enforcement Addresses National Issues at Church Town Hall Strives to strengthen community alliances

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.

On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Henry County Police Chief Keith Nichols, Henry County Sheriff Keith McBrayer, McDonough Police Chief Preston Dorsey and several community leaders were invited by Pastor T. J. McBride of Tabernacle of Praise Church International to attend a town hall titled “Community Call to Action.�

Chief Nichols addressed the congregation and answered questions during the town hall meeting. The goal of the town hall was to address the social justice issues in our nation and to build a stronger communication alliance with the community.

To learn about more outreach and community engagement efforts made by Henry County law enforcement, log on to www.henrycounty-ga.org or www.henrycountypolicedepartment.org.

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Additional Operating Hours at Cochran (Stockbridge) Library

Through a donation from the City of Stockbridge City Council, the Henry County Library System will open the Cochran Public Library in Stockbridge on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from August 2016 through December.

Hours for the McDonough, Fortson, Locust Grove and Fairview libraries will remain the same. Cochran Public Library is located at 174 Burke Street, Stockbridge, GA 30281.

For more information call the library at 678-432-5353, ext. 7 or log on to www.henry.public.lib.ga.us. henrycounty-ga.org

On Monday, August 8, 2016, Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors provided coffee and pastries for law enforcement and local dignitaries as they formally promoted their challenge to “Turn Henry County Blue.�

In an act of solidarity to show support for not only local officers, but for all law enforcement, Cannon Cleveland illuminated their building with blue spotlights and challenged other businesses to do the same.

The event was well received by law enforcement and community members in attendance.

4-H Open House Set For Next Monday, August 15

Is your child social? Do they like to have fun while learning how to have a happy, healthy life? Are they interested in dogs, horses, archery or camp activities? If so, you should load up the minivan and head to the Henry County 4-H Kick-Off “Meet and Greet” Open House for students in 5th through 12th grade.

On August 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Henry County Extension Office kicks off its 4-H initiative at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough with fun activities for all ages, incentive drawings, information about clubs for children in 5th through 12th grade and local 4-H’ers to meet.

In true 4-H form, a service project in the form of a canned food drive will be taking place during the event. The goal for the evening is to collect 1,000

canned and dry food items, so please come with generous donations.

4-H t-shirts, bags and other swag will also be on sale for $5 to $10.

Clubs open for new 4-H recruits include County Council Club (7th-12th), 4-H Middle School Club (6th8th), Hoof Beats Horse Club (5th-12th), Dog Club (5th-12th) and Shooting Sports Team (6th-12th). The Archery Team is currently full. Additional events open to incoming members include 4-H district and state weekend events and contests as well as summer activities, field trips and camps.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact the Henry County UGA Extension Office at 770-288-8421 or log on to www.ugaextension.com/henry.

Updates to Nightly Lane Closures for South Metro Express Lanes

Construction activities on the South Metro Express Lanes on Interstate 75 south of Atlanta continue this week. The contractor will be working on Interstate 75 north and southbound at various locations and I-675 southbound. Weather permitting; work will be performed within 2 mile increments of installed lane closures. Drivers are urged to slow down and proceed cautiously throughout these work zones because workers and heavy equipment will be in close proximity to the roadway

Motorists should expect heavy congestion throughout the entire 12 mile work zone area. Alternate routes are available and should be considered.

I-75 Northbound: MP 215.5-217; near Exit 218, SR 20/SR 81; left lane closure beginning Friday, August 12 through Saturday, August 13 and again Monday, August 15 through Wednesday, August 17 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for paving.

I-75 Southbound: MP 220 – 215; near Exit 221,

Jonesboro Road; left lane closure beginning Friday, August 12 through Wednesday, August 17 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. for paving. MP 229.5 – 227.5; near Exit 228, SR 138; left lane closure beginning Thursday, August 11 through Saturday, August 13 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. for lightning protection.

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