The Henry County Department of Transportation has gained approval from the Board of Commissioners to apply for the State Aid Office’s Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council (REBC) Grant. Up to $50,000 is available and could be used for the purpose of landscaping, purchasing of plant material and installation that would enhance the state right-of-way. Information: www.henrycounty-ga.org.

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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