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Month: June 2020

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GA General Assembly

General Assembly sends fourth Superior Court judge to Governor’s desk

June 27, 2020 Clayton

On the final day of the 2020 legislative session, state lawmakers in the house agreed to the senate substitute to HB 786 paving the way […]

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SPLOST V

County selects Aquatic Center consultant

June 27, 2020 Clayton

Henry County has taken an early step towards the future aquatic center by hiring an aquatic consultant to guide the design and construction process. The […]

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Atlanta Regional Commission

Jonesboro Road resurfacing recommended for federal transportation funds

June 23, 2020 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission has released its staff recommendations for new projects to receive federal transportation funds in FY 2021. Resurfacing Jonesboro Road from I-75 […]

Architectural rendering for The Marketplace at Locust Grove Shops (Kuo Diedrich photo)
Locust Grove

Phase II on the horizon at The Marketplace at Locust Grove Shops

June 21, 2020 Clayton

The Marketplace at Locust Grove Shops is planning a January 2021 availability date for phase II of their retail space, adding 13,286 square feet of […]

Photo of pennies with the title Henry County T-SPLOST (staff photo)
T-SPLOST

Called meeting scheduled to discuss transportation SPLOST

June 21, 2020 Clayton

The board of commissioners have scheduled a joint meeting with the four cities for Tuesday, June 30, at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting […]

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McDonough

McDonough approves bid to resurface Racetrack Road

June 18, 2020 Clayton

The city of McDonough has awarded a bid to resurface roadways within the city including a portion of Racetrack Road. The action was approved on […]

Photo of pennies with the title Henry County T-SPLOST (staff photo)
T-SPLOST

Commissioners to ask voters for T-SPLOST in November

June 17, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners have approved a plan to ask voters to raise the local sales tax in November through a transportation SPLOST. The decision came […]

Photo of state route 81 at New Morn Drive concept layout (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

New Details for State Route 81 at New Morn Drive roundabout

June 12, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved the concept report for intersection improvements at state route 81 and New Morn Drive. The concept report offers new details about […]

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Local Elections

Clemmons, Holly win primaries; other election results.

June 10, 2020 Clayton

Approximately 55,000 Henry County voters participated in the June 9 primary, shattering turn-out in the local and state primary from four years ago. For comparison, […]

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Major Projects

McDonough DDI undergoes late revisions

June 9, 2020 Clayton

A late change in concept has altered the upcoming plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange in McDonough. The project, located at I-75 exit 218 […]

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Latest Updates

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    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
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    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
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  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
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  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

    May 12, 2025
    Over two billion dollars are budgeted for transportation projects in Henry County by 2030. This represents a combination of federal, state and local dollars being [...]
  • Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).

    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

    April 18, 2025
    Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]

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