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Still No Date From Buffington: Henry County’s Planning & Zoning Crossroads
Henry County supervisors just finished a work session on the future of Planning and Zoning — and the biggest question is still unanswered. How do you replace a one-man office that has handled zoning, GIS mapping, and E911 addressing for more than two decades?
Joe Buffington has not given the board a retirement date. The options are on the table, the clock is ticking, and the next decision could shape growth, land use, and county mapping for years.
Now the board has put a choice on the calendar. On Thursday, September 3, 2026, supervisors are set to decide who they will go with in a 28E…
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