Henry County’s public safety agencies were the recent recipients of two donations from Tanger Outlet Center in Locust Grove and a grant from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services.

Tanger allocated $500 each to the police department and fire department, noting publicly that much of its success is due to their help creating a safe environment for merchants and shoppers.

The HCFD funds will go toward a firefighter award banquet and the HCPD money has no restrictions.

The GAEMS grant is in the amount of $47,435.58 and will be used to purchase trauma equipment and general supplies while also funding EMS-related training for department staff.

None of these funds require a county match.

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Peggy Harris (foreground) stocks the shelves at Sandy's IGA, which is the only grocery store in town, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Sparta. Hancock County has one of the highest rates of childhood food insecurity in the country. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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