Commissioners vote to close courthouse for two days during planned power shutoff

The Henry County Commissioners voted 3-0 May 28 to close the old courthouse for two days during planned power shutdowns related to ongoing renovations.

Commissioners asked that the motion specify the courthouse only and not other county facilities; the chair clarified that the building where the meeting was held and other county operations would continue to operate.

Nut graf: Staff said the shutdown will affect courthouse operations for the two days and that staff planned relocations and notices to the public prior to the closure.

County staff described moving the veteran's office temporarily to the Masonic Building while renovations occur and said staff planned to begin moving in mid-June. Commissioners approved the closure so in-person courthouse services would be suspended during the two-day power interruption.

Ending: The motion passed by voice vote and staff will implement signage and public notices to reflect the temporary courthouse closure.