In a rash of recent phone scamsburning the telephone lines, the HenryCounty Police Department urges citizens toexercise caution when giving out personalinformation, particularly over the phone.The police department is reporting severalphone scams where individuals pose aslegitimate agents or officials and target residents in order to obtain personal information.

One of thephone scamsinvolves a callerclaiming to be alocal lawenforcementofficialadvising thereis a warrant foryour arrest.They say it canbe remedied byproviding credit ordebit cardinformation over thephone. Be advised that theHenry County Police Departmentnever accepts credit or debit cards forcitizen-requested services, such asbackground checks. Furthermore, any finesor fees related to offenses are handled bythe courts, not by the police.

Other reported scams include onewhere the caller claims to be from a federal

agency, seeking to verify personalinformation and may even cite some of yourinformation. Or the caller may say he or sheis with Windows in an attempt to accessyour computer’s information. Police warnnot to verify anything or allow anyoneremote access to your computer, and not tovisit any website they ask you to visit.

There is also a scam offering a freemedical alert system where the

caller asks for personalinformation andcredit/debit cardnumbers in order tosteal money fromunsuspectingcitizens. The mostrecent phonescam encounteredby police is a callerposing as adelivery person with

UPS or FedEx andtelling the homeowner

they have a package forthem. They then ask for the

homeowner to state their addressand ask if anyone is currently home.Potential victims are even provided apackage tracking number to sound morelegitimate. Police believe this latest scam isan attempt to burglarize or commit acriminal act and the criminal is trying to findout if the residence is occupied.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Called MeetingsJuly 11th at 6:30 p.m.July 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

Regular MeetingsJuly 16th at 6:30 p.m.July 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

August 6th at 9:00 a.m.August 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Meetings held at: Administration Building

Community Room140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, GA 30253

Commission meetings will air Fridays, Saturdays,

Mondays and Wednesdayson Henry TV Channel 14 andAT&T U-Verse Channel 99,

at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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After eight weeks of intense training, ten rookiefirefighters graduated from firefighter training today.Graduation ceremonies began at 10:00 and were held at theHenry County Administration building. A reception and anopportunity to fellowship with the new employees followedthe commencement. Fire Chief Bill Lacy stated “They haveearned the right to be called firefighters now.”

The ten men and women were subjected to

comprehensive testing and completed all necessary classesand satisfied all requirements completing 360 hours offirefighter training. The new firefighters will continue theirtraining on their respective shifts.

“I am excited to welcome these new members to ourteam. They have performed admirably during recruit schooland I believe they will continue to excel under the tutelage ofour line personnel.”

Henry County Fire Department Recruit Class 13-01 Graduates

(Furthest to closest) Thomas Bedley, Carlos Bentley, Matthew Buchanan, Joseph Charrier, Brian Crisp, Derrick Faircloth, Christopher Grossnickle, James Mobley,William Roberts, and Brian Steele.

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Just in time for back to school the Henry CountyCommunities in Schools Parent Expo will be held onSaturday, July 27 at Heritage Park in McDonough from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. The Henry County School System will berepresented along with other local businesses and non-profitorganizations. There will be a school supply giveaway, as wellas free food, activities for the kids and important informationfor parents.

The Parent Expo is being sponsored by Communitiesin Schools, Connecting Henry, Inc., Henry County Schools,Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Commissioner BruceHolmes Youth Foundation.

Heritage Park is located at 101 Lake Dow Rd. inMcDonough. For more information,call 678-432-4499 or visitwww.cis-henry.org.

Parent Expo set for July 27

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Focus will be on EducationThe July Town Hall will focus on the future of Henry County PublicSchools and Henry County School Superintendent Ethan Hildreth

will be the featured guest speaker.July 27, 2013 • 9am

Cross Road Christian Church5365 North Henry Blvd. in Stockbridge

Across from the QT

Police want citizens to know that there areapplications that allow people to call using fake phonenumbers, and criminals often obtain personal informationfrom public records, so just because the caller seems toknow certain information does not make him or herlegitimate. Take note of the number from which they arecalling and the company or organization they arerepresenting. If you feel the caller may be legitimate, ask for

their information and tell them that you will not provide anyanswers until you verify them. Then, look up the phonenumber for the organization and call for verification.

Police urge anyone who has been a victim of any ofthese scams to contact the Watch Office at the followinglocations: Headquarters at 770-288-8210/8328; North Precinct at 770-288-7573; Fairview Precinct at 770-389-6272.

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Henry County has received a share of a $2 milliondividend declared by the Board of Trustees of the AssociationCounty Commissioners of Georgia – Interlocal RiskManagement Agency (ACCG-IRMA), which is the propertyand liability fund. Henry County’s dividend, in the amount of$84,491, will be applied in the form of a credit toward thecounty’s property and liability premium for the 2013-2014policy year and result in a slight savings in Henry County’sFY2014 budget.

The ACCG-IRMA is a non-profit Georgia countygovernment-owned insurance fund providing property andliability insurance coverage to its Georgia county memberssince its inception in 1987. Georgia law, enacted at therequest of Georgia county governments, allowed countygovernments to form non-profit insurance funds, whichoperate much like mutual insurance companies. These non-profit insurance funds allow Georgia county governments topurchase insurance coverage, at cost-efficient rates that aretypically better than a county could negotiate on its own. Thefund is owned by the Georgia county participants andmanaged by a Board of Trustees who represent participating

Georgia counties. The program is an efficient method offinancing insurable risks, which ultimately reduces insurancecosts for the county and benefits the taxpayers. Countiesparticipating in the ACCG insurance program also receiveextensive loss control and safety services to help mitigateand reduce claims.

“The $2 million dividend equals the largest in theprogram’s 25-year history,” said Charlie Newton, McDuffieCounty Chairman and chairman of the Board of Trustees.“This program provides an outstanding service to countiesand authorities throughout the state and allows us to cost-effectively manage our insurance needs.”

Any insurance premiums which are not used to payclaims and operating expenses, as well as any investmentincome earned on the premium while it is held to pay claims,belongs to the member county governments. The dividendsare possible because of favorable results in the investmentpremium dollars held in reserve to pay claims, as well as thesuccessful and dedicated management efforts on the part ofHenry County in promoting safety and implementing losscontrol techniques.

Low Claims Result in Dividends for Henry County

Domestic Short Hair-Black and White/Tabby - White Mixwww.petfinder.com/petdetail/26233598We are domestic short hair-black And white/Tabby andwhite mix male and female kittens and we hope to see yousoon! Our pet IDs are 5/11-1149 and 5/11-1150. Lost andstray animals are held at the Henry County Animal Care andControl Shelter for four (4) calendar days (excluding Sun-days and county holidays) in order to give their owners achance to reclaim them. After that time period, adoptableanimals are held as long as space allows.

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Presentation: 2013 ACCG Legislative Award

Request for Wavier: Jeff Carrecker

Animal Control: Dangerous Dog Classification Appeal Hearing: Mr. Jeff Lavelland Ms. Latreena Smith request a hearing for the classificationof a dangerous dog for their dog(s).

Planning and Zoning Public Hearing: • An Ordinance to amend the ULDC adding an alternative method for calculating permit fees for new constrcution.

• A Request for authorization to transmit the Short Term Work Program and Capital Improvements Element Annual Update Transmittal.

• An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Section 2.04.03 Keeping and Raising of Livestock, in accordance with Sections 12.02.11 and 12.03.00 of the ULDC and to amend Chapter 3-4 Public Safety, Subchapter 1 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances.

• AP-12-02 Ted Jones of Southern Digital Displays, LLC in Macon, GA requests an appeal to an administrative denial of a sign application for a sign located within the Norfolk Southern Railway’s right-of-way where it intersects Eagles Landing Parkway, in Land Lot 2 of the 12th District.

• AP-12-03 Ted Jones of Southern Digital Displays, LLC in Macon, GA requests an appeal to an administrative denial of a sign application for a sign located within the Norfolk Southern Railway’s right-of-way where it intersects Eagles Landing Parkway, in Land Lot 2 of the 12th District.

• Request to consider adoption of the 2013 Annual Action Plan as part of the FY 2012-2016 Consolidated Plan and authorization to submit the plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Bids: • Resolution requesting award of a bid for recertification and repair of Laser and Radar Speed Detection Devices.

• Resolution requesting award of a bid to purchase 19 tornado sirens.

• Resolution requesting award of a bid to purchase emergency / non-emergency notification system.

• Resolution requesting award of a bid to purchase two remounted ambulances.

• Request award of a bid to purchase concrete drainage pipe.

Consent Agenda Items• Request for authorization to accept a donation of two

prescription drug take back receptacles from the Henry County Kiwanis Club.

• Resolution requesting approval of a license for space agreement for the National Night Out 2013 campaign.

• Request for approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission for office space in the Aubrey Harvey Building located at 333 Phillips Drive.

• Request for authorization to accept a donation of six helmets from the City of Charlotte.

• Request for authorization to accept a donation from the NAIFA Southern Crescent to the Henry County Police Department Special Operations Division.

• Resolution requesting acceptance of the Georgia Department of Human Services operating grant for Connecting Henry.

• Resolution requesting approval of a Purchase Order for the purchase of food products for use in preparing meals for the Senior Center Cafeterias and Home Delivered Meals.

• Resolution requesting approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 contract with the Atlanta Regional Commission.

• Resolution requesting approval of a warranty service self-maintainer agreement.

• Request authorization to surplus and sale a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cruiser dragster.

Non-Consent Agenda Items• Request for approval of the lease agreement for the Ellenwood/Fairview Police Precinct.

• Resolution requesting approval to hire part-time CNA’s and approve a budget transfer.

• Resolution requesting authorization for Blue Cross Blue Shield to administer and assist in the compliance of COBRA service for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

• Request to amend the Code of Ordinances by adding an Emergency Management Services Ordinance.

• Request for authorization to accept the Fiscal Year 2013 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Funds.

• Request for authorization to submit the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) application for Fiscal Year 2014 and to accept the funds.

• Resolution requesting approval of a Development Agreement for Improvements to profile of Rodgers Road at Southern Court for improved sight distance.

• Resolution requesting authorization to incorporate the Campground Road extension project with the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Jodeco Road Bridge project.

Henry County Board of CommissionersMeeting Agenda for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2013