The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted at its May 7 regular meeting to accept a grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the Violence Against Women project for the Henry County Police Department.

It totals $70,000 in federal funding to aid in a collaborative effort between the HCPD, prosecutors, judges, and victim advocates to enhance the safety of women victims of violent crimes. The grant requires a local funding match of $23,333 which is available in the police department’s budget.

Also approved was the Henry County Fire Department’s acceptance of a $19,017 grant from the Georgia Trauma Commission, which will will fund the purchase of trauma equipment and supplies for the department.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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