Henry County ForwardDISTRICT V COMMISSIONER BRUCE HOLMES,

VICE-CHAIRMAN HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

According to the latest ARC population estimates, the 10-county Atlanta region* added some 52,700 people between April 1, 2013, and April 1, 2014, a sure sign that the economic recovery is continuing. While not as robust as growth during the boom years of the 1990s and early 2000s, this growth is greater than last year’s, and puts the region’s total population at 4,272,300, a number that is larger than the populations of 24 states.

“The Atlanta region’s job growth is on the rise,” said Mike Alexander, manager of ARC’s Research & Analytics Division. “Because the Atlanta region is an attractive place for employers and employees, we tend to attract people from all over the country, creating more in-migration than out-migration.”

All 10 counties experienced growth during the year. Cherokee County added 4,200, Henry County 3,200, Douglas County 1,300, Fayette County 1,300, Rockdale County 1,200 and Clayton County 1,000. The City of Atlanta’s growth trend also continued, with the city adding 4,100 people, driven in large part by new multi-family developments and an influx of young professionals.

Population Growth Rising as Economic Recovery Continues

Who We Are

• Henry County is made up of four cities: Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge

• Located conveniently on I-75 and I-675 and just 25 minutes from Atlanta

• Henry County is strategically-located, just minutes from the busiest passenger airport in the world, and three hours by truck to one of the fastest-growing seaports in the country in Savannah

• We have the most freeway interchanges in the state – 8, allowing easy access and transportation options

• 1,300 acres of beautiful parks and state-of-the-art recreational facilities, including a nationally recognized Veterans Wall of Honor and the pristine Panola Mountain State Park

• Excellent Public School System with dual college enrollment, College and Career Academy and Academy for Advanced Studies. Post-secondary offerings include Mercer University, Southern Crescent Technical College, University of Phoenix, DeVry University

• Employers: Piedmont Henry, Nestle, Kimberly Clark, FAA, Ken’s Foods and many others

Target Areas for Future Development

• Ellenwood Village Fairview Health and Wellness Community

• I-75 Eagles Landing Parkway to Jonesboro Road Living Centers Initiative “LCI” High-rise business and residential opportunities Live, work and play community

• Hampton – Atlanta Motor Speedway and Regional South Airport Opportunity for high-end hotels to meet growing

demand Atlanta Regional South Airport offers extra option for

easy transport, corporate jets directly in to Henry County

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Airport South Regional Airport:

• Henry County’s investment in Atlanta South Regional Airport has enhanced Henry County’s economy by “leveling the playing field” with other communities that have already invested in enhanced aviation infrastructure, enabling it to attract new industry.

• Phase I of the Airport Expansion consisted of adding 1,000 feet to the 24 end and widening the existing runway 25 feet. The new runway is now 5,503 feet long by 100 feet wide.

• The completion of Phase I will go a long way toward positioning Henry County’s Airport as an impetus for economic development in the community through the creation of high-paying jobs in airframe, mechanical system and avionics repair.

• The County has dedicated an additional $1 million to airport improvements and continually looks for ways to enhance and promote opportunities for businesses.

Largest Plane – Gulfstream 5

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Henry County recognizes the importance of quality businesses and actively recruits businesses in all major industries, offering various incentives and a ready and educated workforce.

• Logistics

• Technology

• Manufacturing

• Financial

Henry County recognizes the importance of quality businesses and actively recruits businesses in all major industries, offering various incentives and a ready and educated workforce.

SPLOST IV – Public/Private Infrastructure Investments

County-wide to aid with businesses development and future development• Estimated to collect $190 million through 2019• Total dollars we are going to spend over the next 6 years – 75percent total SPLOST dollars

go to counties estimated to be $142.5 million – 25 percent go to cities estimated to be $47.5 million

• New Interchange on I-75 south of SR 155 - $5.5 million• Millions in infrastructure improvements, including new and widened roads, improved

intersections for enhanced mobility and more• $5 million to higher education through Southern Crescent Technical College

Demographics

• Henry County has grown exponentially over the past decade with a population of approximately 215,000 residents

• $75,000 median home income

• 76 percent of residents are homeowners

• Henry County School system is one of the best in the state with opportunities for advanced classes, individualized learning plans and dual college enrollment

• The Fairview area is expected to be one of the fastest growing areas in the County over the next several years.

• The Fairview Road widening project will help to meet that demand. As one of the biggest transportation projects remaining on Henry County's SPLOST III project list, it consists of widening nearly two miles of roadway to four lanes, from Anvil Block Road to just beyond the intersection of Panola and Fairview roads.

Our Airport Health and Wellness CommunityNorth Henry Communities – These are samples from 14 different subdivision in located within the Fairview Ellenwood Village Corridor.

Health and Wellness Community: Signify a new economic era in Henry County and the southern region of Atlanta Re-brand the North Henry County Stimulate positive growth in the southern crescent Provide capital investment, job creation, beautification and walking & bike trails

Road Widening Project - Putting Us Closer to I-675

Corridor zoned commercial under the County’s Land Use Plan

Bellamy Memorial Park

Bellamy Memorial Park

Additionally, Henry County has been working in conjunction with the PATH Foundation on developing a design and layout for a trail to run from Panola State Park to Austin Road, a much anticipated and popular amenity for the community.

THANK YOU!Henry Forward