News Line for Hampton

Hampton increases parking by 50 percent
With help from citizens, the Hampton City Council unanimously approved the construction of 21 new downtown area parking spaces.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

SPLOST IV should be reasonable, practical
As each city joins county government in SPLOST IV discussions over the course of the next three months, it will be challenging for leaders to think regionally and practically.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Chris Moore elected Hampton mayor
Less than 12 percent of Hampton’s registered voters elected Chris Moore the city’s new mayor Tuesday.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Hampton installing ‘calming’ speed bumps
The Hampton City Council voted unanimously to add temporary speed bumps and a three-way stop on West Main Street Tuesday evening.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Hampton fights county for funds, senior center
The City of Hampton has yet to receive a dime from the county-wide entitlement program of $850,000, city leaders said this week.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Hampton receives transportation grant
City Manager Andy Pippin was excited to learn Monday the city was awarded a $52,000 transportation grant.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Council moves forward with proposed ordinances
Hampton City Council unanimously approved the first readings of two ordinance proposals during Tuesday’s meeting.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Town hall called for proposed road construction
City Manager Andy Pippin will host a town hall meeting Feb. 20 to get input from citizens about a proposed road construction project along West Main Street in Hampton.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Hampton takes steps on events permits
Housekeeping matters top a short list of actions expected during Tuesday’s Hampton City Council meeting.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Hutchison, Moore make cases for mayor’s seat
Residents will have a choice to make over the next several weeks in picking the new mayor of Hampton.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Council preps for special election, SPLOST referendum
Lottie Greer -spoke during the Hampton City Council meeting Tuesday about her friend, Mayor R.W. Coley, who died in October. This week, candidates will be qualifying for the March 19 special election to fill the mayor’s seat.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

City to purchase $52,000 backup lift pump
The Hampton City Council supported a $52,000 expense Tuesday to keep things flowing in one Hampton neighborhood.
Source: Henry Daily Herald