We are a dynamic and growing city of over 5,124 (ARC 2009) people dedicated to friendly hometown values, the preservation of our rich and diverse heritage, and the stewardship of our vast natural and cultural resources which will allow us to grow and prosper many years to come. Located about 35 miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta at I-75 and Bill Gardner Parkway, we offer a growing selection of retail, dining, lodging, and business opportunities. For those wanting to make yourself at home, the city boasts a wide array of housing options and unparalleled government services in the region.
Latest News and Upcoming Events:
- Next City Council Regular Meeting is August 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Posted Agenda may be found on the Administration Department Page a week prior to the meeting date.
- Last Chance for 2010 Census. For those who have NOT received a census form, either by mail or in person, or who has not made contact with a U.S. Census Bureau worker during the nationwide canvassing from late April through June, you may call the 2010 Census at 1-866-872-6868 to be counted through the end of July. See release (Link).
- Veterans' Project: The City is working to honor its veterans on this website and in more substantive forms later this year. In the newsletter, the form for submission to the project was mentioned. Form [click link].
- New Soil Erosion Ordinance approved. See ordinance on the Community Development Page.
- Farmers' Market Downtown. A Farmer's Market is underway on Saturdays in the downtown area. For more information, follow Link.
- Music in the Park has begun on the 2nd and 4th Friday at Mayors' Walk park downtown. Come listen and enjoy the sounds of Summer.
- Construction on Sidewalks/Paths along Tanger Boulevard. A second ARRA "Stimulus" project has starte along Tanger Boulevard and LG-Griffin Road to install wide sidewalks connecting the Post Office, the Locust Grove Elementary School, the Library, the Linden Park Neighborhoods, and Carriage Gate to the Tanger Outlet Center area. Southeatern Site Development will begin on this $367,650 project that will close a lane along these streets during parts of the day until the project is completed in the Fall. UPDATE: Pouring on Sidewalk began Friday, July 16, 2010 and should continue through October. Look for lane closures. Safety for our workers. We grow to serve you!
- RFQ for Building Inspection Services. The deadline was June 14. We are now tabulating all submissions for further action. Follow Link for further information.
- Reminder: Closure of Recycling and Waste Collection Site. The solid waste collection site and recycling center is still closed pending completion of the new Public Works site on Mose Brown Drive. The West Asbury Recycling Center on Highway 81 in McDonough is available to all Henry County residents from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Recycling is free, with additional items accepted for a small charge. For further information, please call (770) 957-8073 or (770) 305-9999.
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