The Hampton City Council passed an ordinance pertaining to the city’s zoning map, and the inclusion of mixed-use developments and apartment complexes angered many Hampton residents.

The Office of the Medical Investigator positively identified the remains found earlier this month at the compound in New Mexico as that belonging to Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj.

Representatives from Henry County provided an update to repairs of Lake Dow Road at a meeting Tuesday.

The event will benefit Friends of Disabled Adults and Children. The nonprofit helps children and adults with injuries and disabilities regain their mobility, independence and quality of life.

The next meeting of the SPLOST V committee will be held next Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nash Farm Park Activity Barn in Hampton, located at 4361 Jonesboro Road.

Swofford, one of six bids received, was the lowest bidder with $11 million. Josh Malcom, executive director of Facilities of Maintenance, said the district had good participation.

The Stockbridge City Council, at the request of City Manager Randy Knighton, pushed back a decision on an adjustment to their parking ordinance.