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Henry County

Our Local Government. Henry County. Patrick Henry. Henry County was formed in 1821 from Creek Indian lands. Georgia's 52nd county was named for Patrick Henry , an American patriot whose powerful rhetoric helped push the colonies into the Revolutionary War. . Commodore Thomas Macdonough.

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Henry County

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  1. Our Local Government Henry County

  2. Patrick Henry • Henry County was formed in 1821 from Creek Indian lands. • Georgia's 52nd county was named for Patrick Henry, an American patriot whose powerful rhetoric helped push the colonies into the Revolutionary War.

  3. Commodore Thomas Macdonough • Although spellings differ, McDonough, the county seat, was named for Commodore Thomas Macdonough. • Macdonough was a hero and commander of American naval forces in the Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812.

  4. County Profile • Incorporated:  May 15, 1821 • Population: 186,037 Growth Since 1990 = 216.7% • Land Area: 322.7 Square Miles

  5. Counties that Border Henry County • Dekalb • Rockdale • Newton • Butts • Spalding • Clayton

  6. Major Highways in Henry County • Interstate 75 • Interstate 675 • U.S. Highway 19 • U.S. Highway 41 • U.S. Highway 23

  7. Largest Industries

  8. People and Income Overview • Labor Force = 95,294 • Unemployment Rate = 4.2 • Per Capita Personal Income = $26,876 • Median Household Income = $60,342

  9. Henry County Board of Commissioners Elizabeth "BJ" Mathis Chairman Warren E. Holder District 1 Commissioner Rick Jeffares District 2 Commissioner Randy Stamey District 3 Commissioner Reid A. Bowman, Sr. District 4 Commissioner Johnny B. Basler District 5 Commissioner

  10. Cities and Towns • McDonough ** (County Seat) • Hampton • Locust Grove • Stockbridge

  11. City Profiles

  12. McDonough

  13. Mayor of McDonough • Elected by the citizens of McDonough • Serves a four year term • Power is defined within the Charter of the City of McDonough. • Sworn in during the first City Council meeting in January following the Mayoral election. Billy Copeland Mayor

  14. McDonough City Council Rufus Stewart District I Gail Notti Member at Large Gina Riffey Member at Large Monta Brown District IV Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Smith District III Sandra VincentDistrict II **All Were Elected by the Citizens of McDonough and Serve a Four Year Team

  15. City Administrator • Serves the citizens of McDonough by carrying out the policies and directives of the Mayor and City Council. • Runs the day-to-day operations of City government • Develops and manages McDonough's annual budget • Oversees all departments and employees of City government. • Ensures that McDonough’s government is operating effectively and efficiently to best serve its citizens.  City AdministratorBilly Beckett

  16. City Clerk • Official record keeper for the City of McDonough. • Appointed by the Mayor and Council.  • Assembles information, creates and distributes the agendas for the bi-monthly Council meetings, maintains minutes of the Council’s official actions, preserves contracts, resolutions, ordinances and agreements. • Manages the official records and the preservation of those records for the City. • Attests the signatures of Mayor and Council and is the official keeper of the City seal and affixes its impression on documents whenever required. • Receives and maintains applications from those running for an elected position during City elections. Janis PriceCity Clerk

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