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Henry County Schools leaders say they’re investing in students with historic budget
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Darryn Moore , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The district, which serves 42,000 students, is operating with a historic budget.
Henry County Schools are set to begin the new school year on Monday with a significant investment in students. The district, which serves 42,000 students, is operating with a historic budget. The budget for the 2026-27 year is over $800 million, funded in part by a penny sales tax collected over several years.
School leaders are using a portion of the budget to provide iPads to kindergarten and first-grade students to support their learning, particularly in literacy and mathematics. Further details on the budget and its allocations are available from the Henry County Board of Education.
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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