McDONOUGH — The map redrawing Henry County districts for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education was approved in the state House and Senate on Thursday, Feb. 17 and is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
The Senate approved the new district map on Feb. 14 and the House on Feb. 17.
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