Board of Commissioners Meeting | June 2, 2026

The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 2, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved a resolution to accept $2,229,791.19 in Atlanta Regional Commission Community Development Assistance Program funds for the purchase of property at 215 Turner Street, McDonough, Georgia. They also declared surplus furniture and equipment for disposal. A significant agenda item was the approval of the county's application for $3.1 million in FY 2026 Local Roads Administration funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation, aimed at resurfacing roads and stormwater improvements across multiple districts. The board discussed and approved pursuing a federal Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant, with a $50,000 local match funded by impact fees, to study and improve safety at railroad crossings. Additionally, the board approved acceptance of a $300,000 freight cluster plan grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission, with a $75,000 local match, to study truck traffic congestion and unauthorized truck parking in central Henry County. These studies are intended to support future infrastructure projects and grant applications. The meeting also included employee recognitions, proclamations for Men's Health Month and National Homeownership Month, and an appointment to the Facilities Authority Board. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several grant applications and funding acceptances were approved to support upcoming capital improvement projects and studies.