Board of Commissioners Meeting | September 15, 2026

The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a resolution to accept a $44,911 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Police Department, acceptance of an $82,500 grant for Parks and Recreation afterschool and summer camp programming, and entering into a memorandum of agreement with Hope Diamond Services, Inc. to provide meals for afterschool enrichment programs. The board also approved a contract with Gresham Smith for $373,368 to conduct a Freight Cluster Plan aimed at addressing freight-related traffic congestion and unauthorized truck parking. Additionally, the board authorized submission of a grant application to the Georgia Department of Transportation for a $3.22 million roundabout construction project at Oak Grove Road and Foster Drive, with an $800,000 local match. The meeting included a presentation of the county's financial audit for fiscal year 2025, highlighting clean audit opinions and ongoing improvements in financial management and staffing. The board approved the transmittal of the 2026 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) report to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, which is essential for maintaining impact fee collections and eligibility for funding. Several resolutions related to board appointments and departmental funding were also passed. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, securing grants, and improving financial oversight to support county operations and growth.