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Resident urges repairs and signage for courthouse gazebo ahead of Old Glory Days
Summary
A resident told the commission the courthouse gazebo is in disrepair, that people have been sleeping there and causing damage, and asked the county to install hours-of-operation signage and pursue prosecution for violators; county staff said they will coordinate power and drainage fixes before Old Glory Days.
A resident asked Henry County commissioners on May 19 to prioritize repairs and new signage for the courthouse gazebo before the county’s Old Glory Days celebration, saying people sleeping in the structure at night were causing damage and creating a safety concern.
"I have people sleeping in the gazebo at night," the resident said, urging the county to install a sign stating hours of operation and that violators will be prosecuted so city police will be able to act. The resident said volunteers from veterans groups and local organizations offered to help repaint and refinish the bandstand if the county addresses liability and power-line issues.
County staff confirmed upgrades to the courthouse power and sound system are nearly complete and said they will try to coordinate work on drainage and grass after the current weather window. Commissioners agreed to follow up with city and patrol officials and asked public works to check on grading and vegetation around the square to reduce mud and erosion risks during the festival.
The resident also raised concerns about dirt piles on the square, which staff said could create problems if rain returns before the grass or groundcover is established. Commissioners and staff discussed options including temporary turf, grass spray, and expedited grading and rock placement.
No formal motion or funding allocation for gazebo repairs was recorded in the minutes; the transcript records the resident’s request and a commitment from staff to seek coordination and to pursue signage and power-line adjustments as feasible.
