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Month: September 2022

Photo of Stephen Knights alongside the other Henry County State Court Judges Bailey, Lewis and Lotti (special photo).
People

Stephen Knights sworn in as newest State Court Judge

September 27, 2022 Clayton

The Honorable Stephen Knights is the newest judge for Henry County State Court following his swearing-in on Monday, September 26. Governor Kemp announced the appointment […]

Chart showing the estimated property tax increase without LOST collections in Henry County (staff photo).
General

Henry County & 4 Cities on different pages for LOST collections

September 26, 2022 Clayton

Every ten years, Henry County and the four cities must renegotiate the distribution of LOST collections. But updates being provided by the cities give the […]

Map of United States with selected states in red (California, Florida, Illinois, New York, North Carolina and Texas). Map has text header “Who is moving to Henry County?”
General

Where are Henry County residents moving from? Take a look.

September 26, 2022 Clayton

You’ve heard the news about Henry County once again being the fastest-growing county in the metro Atlanta area. But where are new residents moving from? […]

Photo of a front exterior of a Home2 Suites by Hilton.
Locust Grove

Home2 Suites, Retail Space coming soon on Marketplace Blvd

September 26, 2022 Clayton

New retail space is presently under construction on Marketplace Blvd in Locust Grove. In addition, a new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel is coming soon […]

Aerial photo and site plan for new QuikTrip at I-75 exit 218 in McDonough (Real Estate photo).
McDonough

Construction Watch: QuikTrip Exit 218 & Meineke Car Care

September 25, 2022 Clayton

QuikTrip is building a new store front on highway 20 and Meineke Car Care is building its first location in Henry County. Both are within […]

Map of McDonough 2022 Road Resurfacing (Google MyMaps photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

McDonough Council approves 2022 Road Resurfacing

September 24, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this week, the McDonough council approved its 2022 package of road resurfacing. The contract covers roughly three miles of city streets. The streets set […]

Photo of a garbage pickup truck for sanitation collection (stock photo).
General

Locust Grove considering first sanitation rate increase since 2008

September 20, 2022 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove is considering its first sanitation rate increase in fourteen years. The city last revised its rate structure in 2008. The […]

Map showing the location of three apartment developments off Minter Drive, state route 138 and Price Drive (OpenStreetMap photo).
Dutchtown

Hampton, Stockbridge approve new apartment developments

September 20, 2022 Clayton

The cities of Hampton and Stockbridge approved rezoning requests for new apartment developments in September 2022. Both requests are along major highways. In addition, Locust […]

Map showing McDonough to Stockbridge local bus route as part of the transit master plan final recommendations (Henry County transit plan photo)
Public Transit

Federal Funding anticipated to help launch New Local Bus Service

September 19, 2022 Clayton

Henry County is expected to receive federal funding to launch a new local bus service. The route will connect McDonough and Stockbridge. The county applied […]

Construction plan showing new lanes and road striping for I-75 exit 212 modifications (Locust Grove photo).
Major Projects

Locust Grove approves I-75 exit 212 upgrade

September 16, 2022 Clayton

Motorists will soon see road work after the city of Locust Grove approved a contract for I-75 exit 212 modifications. All construction is expected to […]

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  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

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