Henry County Government

What Henry County Government does

Henry County Government is the county-level governing entity for Henry County, Georgia, established in 1821 and operating under the State of Georgia with autonomous local authority. It delivers a comprehensive suite of public services to county residents and businesses across more than 50 functional departments, including law enforcement (Henry County Police Department), fire rescue and emergency response (Henry County Fire Rescue Department), animal care and control, parks and recreation, senior services, transportation and transit (including the Henry Connect Microtransit service), courts, elections, tax assessment and collection, building and plan review, code enforcement, community development, and economic development through the Henry County Development Authority. The entity operates from physical offices in McDonough (headquarters), Stockbridge, and a new satellite location in Locust Grove, supplemented by digital service portals.

The technology stack consists of third-party civic-software platforms rather than proprietary systems: CivicPlus powers the official website (henrycountyga.gov), SeeClickFix enables citizen issue reporting and request management, SAGESGov handles building permit applications, OpenGov manages procurement bids, Municode hosts the county code and ordinances, PeachCourt supports electronic court filing, and GSCCCA manages electronic real estate records. HenryTV Online streams Board of Commissioners meetings and county programming. The integration portfolio is functional rather than AI-driven, with no proprietary models or data flywheels disclosed.

Henry County funds operations primarily through property taxes (managed by the Tax Assessor and Tax Commissioner), permit and license fees, vehicle tag fees, impact fees, and dedicated capital-project sales taxes (SPLOST, T-SPLOST). SPLOST V collected $278,965,866.10 cumulatively through 2025, T-SPLOST collected $198,850,909.52 through 2025, and SPLOST VI commenced in April 2025 with $35,318,726.90 collected through October 2025. The county supplements local revenue with federal and state grants, including $1.5M FHWA funds for Camp Creek Greenway Trail design, $1.6M for State Route 81 widening, and $750K for State Route 42 scoping. Capital programs are governed by the 2045 Strategic Plan and joint infrastructure partnerships with the cities of McDonough, Locust Grove, and Stockbridge.

Name

Henry County Government

Legal name

Henry County Government

Website

https://henrycountyga.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Henry County Government is the county-level governing entity for Henry County, Georgia, delivering public safety, permitting, taxation, transit, and community services to residents and businesses through 50+ departments, funded primarily by property taxes and dedicated SPLOST sales-tax programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (926), Administration of Economic Programs (9261)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety services
• Building permits and licensing
• Tax collection services
• Infrastructure planning

Headquarters

HQ city

McDonough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for county operations funded through property tax assessments managed by the Tax Assessor and Tax Commissioner offices
2. SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax): County-wide sales tax for capital projects including road improvements, fire rescue facilities, parks, and public safety infrastructure. SPLOST V total collections of $278,965,866.10 through 2025
3. T-SPLOST (Transportation SPLOST): Transportation-focused sales tax for road and infrastructure projects. Total collections of $198,850,909.52 through 2025
4. Permit and License Fees: Building permits, business licenses, gun permits, marriage licenses, and various regulatory fees
5. Impact Fees: Residential impact fees of $7,085.90 effective July 1, 2026 for new development
6. Vehicle Tag Fees: Car tag registration and titling fees through the Tax Commissioner's office
7. Federal and State Grants: Federal grant funding for transportation projects including $1.5 million for Camp Creek Greenway Trail design and $1.6 million for State Route 81 widening design

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Henry County Government provides essential county-level public services to residents and businesses of Henry County, Georgia. Its core offerings include public safety (police, fire rescue, 911 communications), building permits and code enforcement, tax collection and assessment, parks and recreation facilities, senior services, animal care and control, public transit (Henry Connect Microtransit), courts and judicial services, and infrastructure planning through SPLOST-funded capital projects. The county operates through 50+ departments and supporting digital platforms for citizen engagement and service delivery.

Product overview

Henry County Government's digital presence consists of an official website portal powered by CivicPlus that serves as the central hub for all county services and information. The primary offering is the official government website (henrycountyga.gov) which provides access to over 50 department services including Animal Care & Control, Building & Plan Review, Community Development, Courts, Elections, Finance, Fire Rescue, Law Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Tax Services, Transit, and Transportation Planning. Supporting sub-products include SeeClickFix for citizen issue reporting, HenryTV Online for public meetings and news, OpenGov for procurement, and e-filing systems for court services. The portfolio also includes specialized services like Henry Connect Microtransit, the Cornerstone Collective mentorship program, and the 2045 Strategic Plan initiative. Henry County operates as a public government entity providing essential civic services rather than commercial technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Henry County Government Official Website and Online Services Portal The primary digital portal providing access to all county departments, services, community resources, and government information for Henry County residents and businesses.
• SeeClickFix Citizen Issue Reporting Community-driven communication tool and request management system that enables residents to report non-emergency issues and track resolution status by county officials.
• HenryTV Online Online video streaming platform providing public access to Board of Commissioners meetings, county news, and public video content.
• Building Permits (SAGESGov) Online portal for building permit application, processing, and inspection scheduling for residents and commercial developers within Henry County.
• OpenGov Bids and Procurement Portal Digital procurement platform for managing county bids, RFPs, and supplier inclusion programs used by vendors seeking county contracts.
• Court e-Filing System (PeachCourt) Electronic filing system for Superior Court civil, domestic, and criminal cases through the PeachCourt platform for attorneys and litigants.
• Henry Connect Microtransit On-demand microtransit service providing transportation for citizens to medical appointments, shopping, employment, and social activities within the county.
• Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Henry County Fire Rescue Department providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and technical rescue response to county residents and businesses.
• Law Enforcement and Police Services Henry County Police Department providing law enforcement, patrol, criminal investigation, and community policing services across the county.
• Vehicle Tag and Registration Services Car tag registration and titling services through the Tax Commissioner's office in partnership with Georgia DDS for county residents.
• Parks and Recreation Services Parks, recreation centers, senior centers, aquatic center, waterpark, and splash pad facilities available to citizens of Henry County.
• Animal Care and Control Services Animal shelter operations, pet adoption, bite report management, and lost/found pet services for county residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• SPLOST V collected $278,965,866.10 in total collections through 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of McDonoughcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2024Joint project partner on Camp Creek Greenway Trail, McDonough Parkway projects, and various intersection improvements. The city and county coordinate on SPLOST-funded transportation projects within shared jurisdictional areas.
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia DOT partners with Henry County on transportation projects including federal funding agreements for road widening projects (State Route 81, State Route 42), intersection improvements, and airport lighting systems. GDOT provides framework agreements allowing the county to receive federal transportation funds with local match requirements.
• City of Locust GrovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner on Peeksville Road at Leguin Mill Road intersection improvement and State Route 42 widening projects. Coordinates on shared transportation infrastructure serving both jurisdictions.
• City of StockbridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Patrick Henry Parkway widening project. City and county coordinate on transportation improvements serving the Eagles Landing area and shared corridors.
• Georgia DOT Aviation ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGDOT providing $900,000 for airport MALSR lighting system design and construction at Atlanta Speedway Airport, with $300,000 local match from Henry County SPLOST funds.
• Henry County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferenced as partner in economic development efforts. Chamber website linked from county economic development page for business resources and development information.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider for Henry County's official government website. CivicPlus powers the county's digital presence with content management and citizen engagement tools.
• Henry County Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development authority (choosehenry.com) working to attract businesses and development to Henry County. Linked from county's economic development page.
• SeeClickFixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunity-driven communication and issue management platform that connects residents with county officials. Enables citizen reporting of issues and tracking of government responses.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• OpenGov: Government technology provider whose procurement and budgeting platform is used by Henry County for bid management. Relevant ecosystem participant rather than a direct peer, but representative of the gov-tech stack the county depends on for operations.
• CivicPlus: Technology vendor that powers Henry County's official website, CMS, and citizen engagement tools. Not a competitor but a key platform dependency whose product roadmap directly affects the county's digital service capabilities.

Direct peers

• Douglas County Government: Atlanta-metro Georgia county with comparable SPLOST, transportation, public safety, and community development programs; useful peer for assessing regional service delivery norms.
• Newton County Government: Neighboring Georgia county of similar population tier offering parallel services (fire, police, permits, SPLOST programs) and using the same county commissioner governance model, making it a directly comparable peer in operations and revenue structure.
• Fayette County Government: Affluent adjacent Atlanta-metro Georgia county offering the same array of public safety, permitting, parks, and SPLOST-funded infrastructure services; a relevant benchmark for service-level expectations and capital program design.
• Clayton County Government: Adjacent Atlanta-metro Georgia county government providing the same mix of public safety, permitting, SPLOST-funded transportation infrastructure, and citizen services under a Board of Commissioners structure; directly comparable in scale, governance model, and revenue instruments.
• Spalding County Government: South-metro Atlanta county operating the same suite of public services under a sole-commissioner or board model with SPLOST-funded capital programs; comparable in statutory framework and revenue mix.
• Paulding County Government: High-growth Atlanta-metro county experiencing similar development pressures, SPLOST-driven capital investment, and public safety scaling needs—directly comparable on growth dynamics and capital program structure.
• Rockdale County Government: Adjacent Atlanta-metro county with similar population, public safety demands, and SPLOST-driven capital programs; provides a directly comparable reference for service delivery and capital efficiency at this scale.

Broad incumbents

• Cobb County Government: Larger, more established Atlanta-metro Georgia county offering a broader service portfolio (including its own transit system and water system); relevant incumbent peer for benchmarking operational scale, digital service maturity, and SPLOST program sophistication.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xhenrycountyga.gov/social-media
• Facebookhenrycountyga.gov/social-media
• Instagramhenrycountyga.gov/social-media
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henry-county-government

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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