Metro Atlanta’s cityhood movement marches into Henry

Ten new cities have cropped up in metro Atlanta since 2005 as more communities look for ways to have more, direct say-so over zoning, development and other policies. Henry County is no different. Organizers are pushing to create a fifth city in Henry. It would be called Eagle's Landing. Proponents say the city would help draw more upscale business to the county. Read more here.

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