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Henry County budget workshop proposes $293.5 million FY27 spending plan with $8.1M reserve draw
Summary
County finance staff presented a proposed FY2027 operating and special service budget of $293,473,000, citing revenue uncertainty and recommending a one-time $8.1 million use of fund balance plus targeted fee increases to maintain services.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners received a presentation of the proposed FY2027 budget on April 28, 2026. Budget Director Bernita Campbell said the "proposed FY27 general fund and special service district budget is 293,473,000," a $5.7 million (2%) increase from the adopted FY26 budget, and staff built the plan assuming a conservative revenue outlook due to slowing growth in the property-tax digest.
CFO Joy Robinson framed the operational approach, saying staff would impose "stricter reins on our operations" and "scrutinize more our vacancies and have tighter controls on our travel and training and nonessential materials." Campbell told commissioners the proposal also leans on two levers to preserve services: a one-time $8.1 million draw from fund balance and a proposed 10% fee increase in many county services. Campbell closed the presentation by scheduling the first public hearing for May 5 and a final hearing and adoption vote set for May 19.
