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Henry County

Hearings set on tax rate

The Henry County Board of Commissioners has scheduled three public hearings on the proposed new millage rate which, if adopted, would be a property tax increase.

State law requires a series of public hearings whenever property taxes are expected to go up, either by an increase in the millage rate or a rise in the tax digest. The hearings have been scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as well as Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m.

County officials are projecting an increase of 8.89 percent in the unincorporated county, 15.36 percent in Hampton, 14.01 percent in Locust Grove, 13.74 percent in McDonough and 8.14 percent in Stockbridge, according to a statement released by the county.

The county millage has been unchanged at 12.733 for three consecutive years, after being lowered from 14.298 in 2014 and 13.873 in 2015.

MONROE ROARK FOR THE AJC

Peachtree City

Glenloch splash pad opens

Peachtree City’s newest recreation amenity has opened just in time for the peak of the summer heat.

A splash pad is now open next to the pool at the Glenloch Recreation Complex, 601 Stevens Entry. Featuring a variety of water-spraying fountains, the splash pad is part of a $467,000 renovation of the pool area that was approved by the City Council last fall. The pool and splash pad are open 1-6 p.m. daily through Aug. 4 and costs $4 for ages 3-11, $5 for ages 12-64 and $3 for guests age 65 and older (cash or checks only); there is no charge for children age 2 and under. Quarterly and annual passes are also available, as are discounted 10-visit punch cards.

Full schedules and pass information are at www.peachtree-city.org and from the Recreation Department office at 770-631-2525.