Henry County approves new public safety complex

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Henry County has approved a new public safety complex.

Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the complex along Industrial Blvd. in McDonough, which they say will be state-of-the-art.

The county said the new complex will train firefighters, police officers, emergency managers, dispatchers, and other public safety personnel.

Officials said the facility will include a fire facility, training classrooms, a driving pad, and an indoor gun range to provide a realistic training environment for trainees to hone their skills.

The complex will also include an E-911 facility, EMA facility and a fire station, according to officials.

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Officials said this facility is poised to be one of the best in the state.

Fire Chief Jonathan Burnette said the facility was a long time coming.

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“I am thrilled to see this project finally come to fruition,” said Fire Chief Jonathan Burnette. “This training facility is something that our organization has needed for a long time, and it will provide invaluable experience and education for our first responders.”

Officials said they think the future facility will serve as an example that other counties will try to emulate.

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