MCDONOUGH — The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department has been around for 50 years but has never had a comprehensive master plan — until now.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Henry County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the plan, which will help identify community needs, predict future demand, help create a vision for the park system and serve as a framework for the long-term use and development of a park or facility.
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