Henry County ordinance limits discount stores

A new ordinance approved by the Henry County Board of Commissioners at its May 5 regular meeting established a five-mile distance requirement for small-box discount stores, commonly known as dollar stores.

That means a new store cannot be built within five miles of an existing one, leaving almost no viable locations outside the four cities. The document presented by staff also included restrictions for vape shops, beauty supply stores (including hair salons and nail salons), tattoo shops, and facilities providing body piercing. But those were not included in the ordinance that was approved.