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Month: April 2023

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Mt Carmel Recreation Center Look to Start Construction This Year

April 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County hired an architect in June 2021 to design the new Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The county anticipates construction will begin before the end […]

Photo of a train blocking a railroad crossing at Jonesboro Road in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).
Announcements

Jonesboro Road Closure at Railroad Tracks on Wednesday

April 29, 2023 Clayton

Motorists, heads up! Norfolk Southern will have a partial road closure on Jonesboro Road on Wednesday, May 3, for repairs. The road closure will be […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Locust Grove

First Impact Fee Update Since 2005 Happening in Locust Grove

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Locust Grove has hired a consultant to update their impact fee program. The city last revised their impact fees in 2005. Impact fees are paid […]

Map showing new manufacturing jobs in metro Atlanta and Henry County between 2020–2023 (Atlanta Regional Commission photo).
Locust Grove

Henry County Helping Lead the Way in New Manufacturing Jobs

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County’s employment base continues to increase, to include several new manufacturing facilities. The county is helping to lead the state in new manufacturing jobs […]

Streetview photo looking north at Jonesboro Road and Mt. Carmel Road intersection towards future park and ride lot (Google photo).
Public Transit

Here is the Latest Jonesboro Road Park and Ride Update

April 27, 2023 Clayton

In 2016, Henry County received a grant for a new park and ride lot off Jonesboro Road. Here is the latest update about the project […]

Photo shows two four-story apartment buildings with partial brick exteriors and landscaping (stock photo).
Communities and Development

A Look at Draft New Apartment Standards in Henry County

April 27, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is considering new standards for multifamily development. Staff presented an initial draft of the new apartment standards at the April board meeting. Chair […]

Henry County Schools logo in purple on white background
Henry County Schools

Split School Board Holds Off on Proposed Calendar Changes

April 25, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County school board held off on making proposed changes to the district calendar. This came after board members were split whether to add […]

Concept layout showing the proposed roundabout at state route 16 and state route 42 east of downtown Jackson (Georgia DOT photo).
Butts County

SR 16 at SR 42 Roundabout Open House Happening Now

April 25, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently taking comments for a proposed roundabout at state route 16 and state route 42. The project is located east of the […]

Photo showing a group of school buses (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

FY 2024 Budget Has School Bus Driver Pay Raise

April 24, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved its tentative budget last week at the April board meeting. The FY 2024 budget includes a school bus driver pay raise. […]

Map showing the proposed Stockbridge TAD #1 in the downtown area (Stockbridge map).
Stockbridge

Stockbridge Officials are No-Show at Called TAD Meeting

April 21, 2023 Clayton

The board of commissioners held a called meeting this week to hear from Stockbridge officials regarding the city’s proposed Tax Allocation District or TAD. The […]

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

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