Still No Date From Buffington: Henry County’s Planning & Zoning Crossroads

<p>Henry County supervisors just finished a work session on the future of Planning and Zoning — and the biggest question is still unanswered. How do you replace a one-man office that has handled zoning, GIS mapping, and E911 addressing for more than two decades?</p><p><br></p><p>Joe Buffington has not given the board a retirement date. The options are on the table, the clock is ticking, and the next decision could shape growth, land use, and county mapping for years.</p><p><br></p><p>Now the board has put a choice on the calendar. On Thursday, September 3, 2026, supervisors are set to decide who they will go with in a 28E agreement tied to Planning and Zoning.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>