Henry County leaders are in the early stages of exploring changes to county office space and meeting facilities, with a focus on improving public access, efficiency, and safety.
On April 16th, county officials toured multiple county buildings alongside representatives from All Makes, a design and planning firm helping evaluate how spaces could be reorganized and modernized before any construction or remodeling decisions are made.
One idea under consideration is the creation of a dedicated Board of Supervisors meeting room, equipped with audiovisual technology to allow meetings to be streamed to the public. The goal is to improve transparency and make meetings more accessible to residents who cannot attend in person.
Leaders are also discussing potential office relocations to improve workflow, safety, and ADA compliance. At the same time, infrastructure concerns have been identified—most notably that current IT server areas lack fire suppression systems, a risk that may need to be addressed in any future upgrades.
Another option being explored is converting the county assessor’s space into a larger meeting room, potentially doubling current seating capacity, though no final numbers have been determined.
Officials emphasize that all plans remain preliminary, with no cost estimates finalized and no formal decisions made. Further discussions are expected as the county continues to evaluate its needs and options.