The Board of Assessors was created in each county of the State by an Act of the Georgia Legislature to value all property, both real and personal, in the county and assess all properties (not exempt) for Ad Valorem tax purposes.

The Board of Assessors also has the responsibility for valuing all properties in the farm use valuation programs, timber tax, Freeport Exemption, and exempt properties.

Contact: John Selfe, Chief Appraiser

Henry County Tax Assessors Office 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253

Phone: 770-288-7999 / Fax: 770-288-7961

Meeting times:

The second and fourth Mondays of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Tax Assessors Conference Room located at 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough

Download a calendar of meetings for 2020 here.

Compensation:

Board Members are paid monthly: $425.00 - Chairman / $375.00 – Board members

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Victoria Liffridge	Board of Commissioners	7/29/2022
Sam Chafin	Board of Commissioners	1/6/2021
William A. Thompson, Jr.	Board of Commissioners	3/1/2023
Lloyd A. E. Smikle	Board of Commissioners	3/1/2023
Bradley Fawcett	Board of Commissioners	7/20/2022

*Term: 6 years as of 12/2014

Established by the Henry County Board of Commissioners (April 3, 1973), this Board provides for the maintenance and operation of the parks and park facilities within Henry County.

The Recreation Board seeks to develop and maintain park facilities and grounds while providing year-round activities, programs and special events for leisure and wellness pursuits of Henry County residents. And also assists in acquiring property for the continued development of the park program. The Therapeutic Recreation Division provides Henry County residents who have mental, physical, economic and behavioral challenges the opportunity to participate in competitive sporting events as well as organized outings, socials and creative activities.

Contact:

Tim Coley, Director

Henry County Parks and Recreation Department 99 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252

Phone: 770-228-7300 Fax: 770-288-7288

Meeting times:

The third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Heritage Park Office Building located at 99 Lake Dow Road, McDonough

Compensation:

Board members are paid per meeting they attend: $125.00 – Chairman / $100.00 – Board Members

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
John Dewberry, Jr.	District I	12/31/2020
Wayne Swanson	District II	12/31/2020
David Wilkerson	District III	12/31/2020
Tyrone C. Anderson, Sr.	District IV	12/31/2022
Jonathon F. Buck	District V	12/31/2022

*Term: 4 years

The Library Board Members are dedicated volunteers who are committed to representing the community in providing excellent public library service.

Contact:

Carolyn Fuller, Director
Henry County Public Libraries 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd. McDonough, GA 30252

Phone: 678-432-5116; fax 678-432-6153.

Meeting times:

The first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Alexander Room of the McDonough Library

Compensation:

Board Members are volunteers

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Sharon Ponder	Chair	12/31/2020
Kathy Gardner	District I	12/31/2020
Mary Scoggs	District II	12/31/2020
Anne Franklin	District III	12/31/2020
Chester Ivey	District IV	12/31/2022
Rita Bailey	District V	12/31/2022
Leslie Wantland	Board of Education

*Term: 4 years

The Zoning Advisory Board was established to make comprehensive surveys and studies of existing conditions and probable plans for physical, social and economic growth as will best promote public health, safety, morals, convenience, prosperity and the general welfare, in the development of the county.

The Zoning Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for adoption regulations for subdivisions and other land within the county.

Contact:

Daunte' Gibbs, Director, Henry County Planning & Zoning, 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253

Phone: 770-288-7525

Meeting times:

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Henry County Administration Building. (Note: A meeting date may be revised due to scheduling conflicts. An increased case load may also necessitate adding a second meeting during the month. Please contact Planning and Zoning for verification of meeting dates.)

2020 Meeting Schedule:
January 9, 2020	March 12, 2020	May 14, 2020
July 9, 2020	September 10, 2020	November 12, 2020

Compensation:

Board Members are paid $250.00 every other month– Chairman / $200.00 per meeting – Board Members

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Don Veum	District I	12/31/2020
Susan King	District II	12/31/2020
Jim Risher	District III	12/31/2020
James Carmchael	District IV	12/31/2020
Delander Nelson/Chair	District V	12/31/2020
Chris Moore	City of Hampton	12/31/2020
*Appointment Removed per Henry Co. Ordinance #16-07	City of Stockbridge
Pete Peterson	County at Large	12/31/2020

(District residency requirement) *Term: 2 years

The Henry County Water (HCWA) was founded in 1961 by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, to "acquire, construct, and thereafter operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities." The Act goes on to list the other duties of the Authority, including that to establish a sewer system.

Contact:

Lindy D. Farmer, Jr., General Manager Henry County Water Authority 1695 Highway 20 West McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-957-6659

Meeting times:

See https://www.hcwa.com/about-us/schedule-and-minutes.cms for information about the Authority's Board meetings Including meeting schedule, time and location

Compensation:

$875.00 per month

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Warren Holder	District I	12/31/2020
Cletonya Stidom	District II	12/31/2020
Jimmy Carter	District Ill	12/31/2020
Zuwena Poole	District IV	12/31/2020
Carlotta Harrell	District V	12/31/2020

(District residency requirement) *Term: 2 years

The Hospital Authority was created and operates pursuant to the Georgia Hospital Authorities Act as a “public body corporate and politic” under Georgia Law. See Ga. Code Ann. § 31-7-72. The Hospital Authority’s stated purpose is to meet regional health care needs for all persons on a nondiscriminatory basis and regardless of ability to pay. The powers and functions of hospital authorities are set forth in Ga. Code Ann. § 3 1-7-75 as “public and essential governmental functions,” and include the right to exercise the power of eminent domain.

Contact:

Piedmont Henry Hospital Administration, 1133 Eagle’s Landing Parkway Stockbridge, Georgia 30281

Phone: 678-604-1000

www.henrymedical.com

Compensation:

Board Members are volunteers

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Toni Davis Holmes	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2021
Dr. Tarsem Gupta	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2016
Joyce Rodgers	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2020
Steve Kay	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2016
Peggy Carter	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2021
Dr. Gayla Sylvain	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2020
Mike Gasses	Board of Commissioners	12/7/2016

*Term: 4 years

The Henry County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting fair and impartial elections and registering citizens to vote. Elections and registration is conducted in accordance with the Georgia Election Code, State Election Board Rules, federal and local laws.

The Henry County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting fair and impartial elections and registering citizens to vote. Elections and registration is conducted in accordance with the Georgia Election Code, State Election Board Rules, federal and local laws.

Contact:

Tina Lunsford, Director, 40 Atlanta Street, McDonough, GA 30253

Phone: 770-288-6448

Meeting times:

The first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at 40 Atlanta Street, McDonough

Compensation:

$200.00 monthly – All Board Members

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Arch Brown	Board of Commissioners	6/30/2021
Andy Callaway	Republican Party	6/30/2023
Dr. Donna Morris-McBride	Democratic Party	6/30/2021
Dan Richardson	Republican Party	6/30/2021
Mildred Schmelz	Democratic Party	6/30/2023

*Term: 4 years

The Henry County DFCS Board is responsible for protecting children from maltreatment and aiding foster care and placement services as well as other services to strengthen families. Henry County DFCS has the responsibility for the administration and management of the county's public welfare program.

Contact:

Henry County DFCS

125 Henry Parkway, McDonough, Georgia 30253-636

Phone; (770) 954-2014; Fax (770) 954-2329

Compensation:

$100.00 monthly / ($15.00 from the state and $85.00 from Henry County)

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Kathryn Rutledge	Board of Commissioners	6/30/2024
Jessica Stormer	Board of Commissioners	6/15/2022
Det. Bess Simpson-Baugh	Board of Commissioners	9/20/2021
Robert J. Head	Board of Commissioners	6/30/2023
Chief Jesse Patton	Board of Commissioners	9/20/2021
Rev. Dr. Terrance Gattis	Board of Commissioners	1/3/2022
Pastor Spencer O’Neal	Board of Commissioners	1/3/2022

*Term: 5 years

The Henry County Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is made up of 19 volunteers who serve as directors. Directors are selected by each District's commissioner and City Council members. The council's primary objective is to support programs that serve Henry County senior citizens. Supported programs include Meal-on-Wheels, Nutrition Supplements, In-Homes Services, Senior Centers and Volunteer Activities. The council members serve as advocates on behalf of the senior citizens of Henry County. They seek out grants for senior service programs that are only available to non-profit organizations. Their primary annual fundraising event is the Miles-for-Meals Campaign. The Miles-for-Meals Walk is held each year on the first Saturday in May.

Contact:

Henry County Council on Aging, 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd., McDonough, GA 30252

(770) 288-7000

Meeting times:

Council on Aging meeting schedule – 2020

The 4^th Thursday every other month at 2:30 p.m. (to alternate between all Senior Centers:  2020 Meeting Schedule: January 23/Heritage Senior Center; March 26/Hidden Valley Senior Center; May 28/Bear Creek Senior Center; July 23/Locust Grove Senior Center; Sept 24/Heritage Senior Center; November 19/Hidden Valley

Heritage Senior Center
1050 Florence McGarity Blvd
McDonough, GA  30252 770-288-7001

Hidden Valley Senior Center
600 Spraggins Memorial Parkway
Stockbridge, GA  30281
770-288-7002

Bear Creek Senior Center
56 McDonough St.
Hampton, GA 30228
770-288-6994

Locust Grove Senior Center
280 Mose Brown Dr.

Locust Grove, GA 30248
770-288-694

Compensation:

Board Members are volunteers

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Loraine Lindsey	District I	12/31/2022
Vera Gordon-Burns	District I	12/31/2020
Vacant (due to resignation)	District I	12/31/2020
Anneka J. Cole	District II	12/31/2020
Yvonne Abraham	District II	12/31/2020
Easma J. Oliver	District II	12/31/2020
Mildred Williams	District III	08/15/2021
Charlie Tomlinson	District III	12/31/2020
Gina Riffey	District III	02/20/2022
TBA	District IV	12/31/2022
Mildred Reed	District IV	12/31/2022
Mary Jo Blount	District IV	12/31/2020
Joni McRae	District V	12/31/2022
Dr. P. Paulette Bragg	District V	12/31/2022
Mildred Schmelz	District V	12/31/2022

(District residency requirement) *Term: 4 years

The County Boards of Health were created by Georgia Law in 1914 (O.C.G.A. §31-3-1). The law established a Board of Health in each county in the State and is the basis upon which the statewide public health department system was formed. The mission of the Division of Public Health is to promote and protect the health of people in Georgia wherever they live, work and play and to unite with individuals, families and communities to improve their health and enhance their quality of life.

Contact:

Carla P. Heath

County Administrative Manager Henry County Health Department 135 Henry Parkway McDonough GA 30253

Phone: 770-288-6143 / Fax: 770-954-2842

Meeting times:

The Board of Health meets quarterly

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
June Wood	Chairman of the Board of Commissioners	Serves while in office
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor	City of Stockbridge	Serves while in office
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis	Superintendent of Henry County Schools	Serves while in office
Dr. Andrea Miles	Board of Commissioners	01/03/2024
Charlie Tomlinson	Board of Commissioners	3/2/2022
James Alexander	Board of Commissioners	12/31/2021
Clay Davis	City of Stockbridge	03/2021

*Term 6 Years

Henry First, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose principal activity is to reduce the burdens of government by serving as a vehicle through which county departments can apply for and/or receive grant funding and other donations needed to carry out governmental functions and operations.

Contact:  Don Dunlap, Chair
Email: Mrdondunlap@gmail.com
Phone: 678-283-7946

Regularly Scheduled Meeting Dates:	October 25, 2019
*Held on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. At the Henry County Administration Bldg. 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA	November 22, 2019
	December 27, 2019
	January 24, 2020
(Executive Conference Room)

 

Compensation:         Board Members are volunteers

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
Vanessa Thomas	County at Large	12/31/2020
Vanessa Jackson	District I	12/31/2020
Gordon Callaway	District II	12/31/2020
Shirley Holloway	District III	12/31/2022
Vacant – (due to resignation)	District IV	12/31/2022
John Pearson	District V	12/31/2022

* Term: Coincides with District Commissioner’s term of office

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Region 6 Advisory Council represents 31 counties in the region, and pursuant to O.C.G.A. §37-2-5(b)(2), Henry County may make five (5) appointments to the Advisory Council.

Members appointed must be either be a consumer of disability services, a family member of a consumer, an advocate for disability services, or a local leader or business person with an interest in mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases, as well as consumers or family members of consumers.

The main objective of the Advisory Council is to identify community needs and gaps in the current DBHDD service system and to make recommendations based on their findings.

Contact: Irene Cheyne, Region 6 Advisory Council
3000 Schatulga Road, Bldg. 4
Columbus, GA 31907
Email:  futuredirections@comcast.net
Phone:  706-565-7835

Meeting times: The meetings are held bi-monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Upson County Senior Center, 302 S. Bethel Street, Thomaston, GA

Compensation: Board Members are volunteers, but may be reimbursed for mileage.

MEMBER	APPOINTMENT	TERM ENDING
	District I
Mya Cullins	District II	4/2/2022
	District III
	District IV
Siddiqa Gibson	District V	5/7/2022

* Term: 3 Years