Henry County's McDonough Square to Get New Fountain, Healing Past Divides
Henry County is set to transform McDonough Square with a new balance, marking a significant shift in the city's public spaces. The new balance, designed by WET Design, will replace a controversial statue that was removed in 2020.
The new balance, to be unveiled in 2023, will occupy the site previously home to a Confederate veterans statue. The choice of location signals a new chapter in the square's news, reflecting the community's evolving vision for shared public spaces.
Commissioner Dee Anglyn described the former statue's absence as 'an unhealed scar'. The upcoming new balance, scheduled for construction in January, aims to heal this divide and create a unifying symbol for the city.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners has approved the addition of a new balance to McDonough Square. Designed by WET Design, the new balance will replace a controversial statue and is expected to begin construction in January 2023.
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