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Month: October 2020

Photo of Chick-fil-a building exterior in Douglas, GA (Chick-fil-a photo)
Locust Grove

Chick-fil-A planning Locust Grove location

October 31, 2020 Clayton

A variance request in the city of Locust Grove offers new details about a much-requested restaurant building in south Henry County. Chick-fil-A is planning to […]

Concept photo of I-75 truck only lanes
Major Projects

Truck lanes virtual open house planned in November

October 29, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT’s plans to construct truck-only lanes along I-75 North continue to move forward and the public will receive their first look at the project […]

Photo of Ken’s Foods food manufacturing in McDonough, GA (company photo)
McDonough

Ken’s Foods Investing $103 Million in McDonough Expansion

October 29, 2020 Clayton

On Thursday, October 29, Governor Kemp announced Ken’s Foods will invest $103 million to expand their McDonough manufacturing and distribution operations. Ken’s Foods is one […]

Photo of I-75 South Metro Express Lanes toll prices in October 2020 (SRTA photo)
General

Express lanes reach $4.00 in the afternoons

October 29, 2020 Clayton

Many residents have commented on social media or messaged the page asking about higher-than-normal pricing this month on the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes. Toll […]

Photo of I-75 North at I-675 (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Interstate lane closures begin Wednesday, October 28

October 28, 2020 Clayton

Work starts Wednesday, October 28, on interstate concrete rehabilitation in north Henry and Clayton Counties. The project on Interstate 75 extends between the Walt Stephens […]

Photos of Stockbridge wayfinding signage (Stockbridge photos)
SPLOST V

New wayfinding signage planned in Stockbridge

October 27, 2020 Clayton

The Stockbridge city council approved plans for new wayfinding signage within the city at its September 29 meeting. The new signage will welcome motorists to […]

Fairview Road widening concept 2011 (Henry County photo)
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Fairview Road widening design contract award

October 26, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners on October 20 awarded a design contract for the widening of Fairview Road. The project extends from the Home Depot entrance near […]

Photo of Georgia "I voted" stickers on a table
Local Elections

Voter turnout nearing 75,000 before final week of early voting

October 26, 2020 Clayton

Voter turnout continues in large numbers for the November 2020 election, according to the U.S. Elections Project. As of Sunday, October 25, a total of […]

Aerial photo of Racetrack Road at Iris Lake Road (staff photo)
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Design bid award for Racetrack at Iris Lake

October 25, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners awarded a design contract on October 20 for intersection improvements at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road in McDonough. The project is […]

Photo of QuikTrip service station (The Kansas City Star photo)
McDonough

QuikTrip to relocate at I-75 exit 218 in McDonough

October 25, 2020 Clayton

QuikTrip service station has plans to build a new store front at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 in McDonough replacing their existing store […]

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Latest Updates

  • Image shows the Henry County Water Authority board, General Manager Tony Carnell and former General Manager Lindy Farmer at the Farmer Reservoir dedication in May 2025 (HCWA photo).
    HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
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  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
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    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
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  • Map shows the location of road resurfacing for Avalon subdivisions within the city of McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Google MyMaps).
    McDonough Approved $2.36M to Resurface Avalon Subdivisions
    May 20, 2025
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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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