Board of Commissioners Meeting | May 26, 2026

The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 26, 2026, which included a proclamation honoring the late Congressman David Scott and several appointments to advisory councils. The meeting's consent agenda featured multiple resolutions related to property transactions, utility easements, and contract awards, notably awarding bid number 26-31 for on-call electrical services to Brown Electrical Services LLC and approving a contract for medical supplies for Fire Rescue not to exceed $450,000 annually. The board also approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, which included a 2.2% increase focused on maintaining service levels, adding personnel in finance and court services, and funding public safety enhancements. Discussions highlighted concerns about revenue shortfalls, the use of $8.8 million from fund balance, and a proposed 10% fee increase on county services. Commissioners debated budget priorities, including travel and training expenses, overtime costs in public safety, and the importance of securing federal and state funding. The meeting concluded with plans for a special joint meeting regarding T-SPLOST 2 and ongoing efforts to provide tax relief to residents through property tax rollbacks.