News Line for McDonough

McDonough budget up three percent
City officials in McDonough continued to tweak the 2013-14 budget Monday, but one councilwoman said she does not want to skimp on public safety.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

McDonough refinancing could save $200K
The City of McDonough will proceed with the refinancing of $3.2 million in debt with a projected savings of approximately $210,000 over a 15-year period of time.
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

McDonough votes 11 police vehicles surplus
The city of McDonough unanimously deemed 11 police vehicles as surplus with little to no discussion Monday night.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

McDonough hands city administrator two pay raises
The city administrator was allowed to sit in on an hour-long executive session while the McDonough City Council deliberated his two pay raises.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

City considers refinancing debt
The city of McDonough is considering refinancing $3.5 million of city debt, and the move could save the city tens of thousands of dollars, analysts say.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

City officials vote to raise salaries for remainder of fiscal year
The McDonough City Council voted unanimously to give city employees a two-percent raise, but not before asking if the council itself is also included under that umbrella.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Harris-Braggs launches vision for Main Street McDonough
Kira Harris-Braggs said she wants to strengthen relationships with business owners in downtown McDonough to move the city forward.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Copeland, Vincent at odds over land purchase
McDonough District 2 Councilwoman Sandra Vincent said Mayor Billy Copeland is not telling the whole truth about a recent land deal.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Copeland: Council ‘irresponsible’ on land purchase
Mayor Billy Copeland is criticizing McDonough City Council members for their role in a recent land deal.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Hollywood buzz lights up downtown McDonough
McDonough native Beau Kelley was filled with a sense of pride as he snapped photos of filmmaker Tyler Perry’s crew at work Tuesday.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Rufus Stewart re-elected McDonough mayor pro tem
McDonough city councilman Rufus Stewart recently was re-elected mayor pro tem.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

McDonough Council signs off on filming agreement
The McDonough City Council has agreed to allow Tyler Perry Studios to film scenes of an upcoming Christmas movie in downtown McDonough later this month.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Ga. mayor urges churches to ring bells Friday
A Georgia mayor is urging churches and places of worship across the state to ring their bells 26 times at 9:30 a.m. Friday, in remembrance of the 20 children and six adults gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Source: Jackson Progress-Argus

Beautification work under way on Jonesboro Road
Crews in McDonough and Henry County are collaborating to spruce up an area of Jonesboro Road near exit 218 off I-75.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Vincent back on McDonough City Council
Sandra Vincent officially re-took her seat on McDonough City Council during a workshop Monday during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall.
Source: Henry Daily Herald