Henry County has maintained a constant millage rate since 2016. When coupled with the county’s frozen homestead exemption, homeowners have seen no increase in their county portion of property taxes.
Henry County has adopted a class & compensation study to increase pay for first responders. They have invested in new vehicles and new equipment. The county is also preparing to build a new fire training center.
Henry County has rebuilt two fire stations during Commissioner Wilson’s time on the board. They have awarded a contract to rebuild fire station 5 in Hampton. The county also opened three new stations during SPLOST IV.
Commissioner Wilson allocated 100% of his SPLOST V district funds to transportation. He continues to advocate for transportation funding — voting no on expensive park projects until road projects are fully funded.
Right of way acquisition in progress to widen from I-75 to SR 155
Estimated cost $30 million dollars paid for by T-SPLOST
Right of way acquisition in progress to widen from Postmaster Drive to Bethany Road
Construction forecast to start in 2025
Estimated cost $45 million dollars paid for by SPLOST, T-SPLOST and federal funds
Bill Gardner Parkway at Lester Mill Road traffic signal project completed – cost $20,000
South Bethany Road at Old Jackson Road roundabout project completed – cost $1 million dollars
Racetrack Road at Iris Lake Road roundabout project completed – cost $1.6 million
New Road between SR 20 and Henry Parkway – $7.5 million dollars
Will open in conjunction with Georgia DOT widening on Georgia 20
New Road project completed – $2.6 million dollars
Harris Drive complete – $1.54 million
Lester Mill Road complete – $4.4 million
Peeksville Road phase II complete – $1.8 million
Peeksville Road phase III under construction – $3.6 million
Burg Road right of way in progress – $4 million
2021 Contract – 15 roads, 11 miles, for $5.1 million
2022 Contract – 4 roads, 5 miles, for $3.6 million
South Ola Road resurfacing – $1 million