Henry County Schools
School Board Approved a Weapons Detection System for Stadiums
Henry County Schools approved buying a new weapons detection system. They will first be installed at the high school football stadiums. […]
Month: August 2023
Local Elections
Who is Running for Office? Henry County City Elections 2023
Qualifying for the 2023 Henry County city elections occurred in August. In addition, candidates qualified for the special election in county commission district 2. On […]
Locust Grove
New Marriott Brand Hotel Coming to Locust Grove
Locust Grove’s latest hotel will also introduce two Marriott brands to Henry County. A dual-brand hotel plans to build within the city. […]
People
Henry County Renames North Ola Park for Gary Barham
Henry County commissioners approved the renaming of North Ola Park to Gary Barham Park. The renaming honors the late Commissioner Gary Barham, who served on […]
Locust Grove
Wisconsin Developer Picks Up Plan for New Apartments in Locust Grove
Continental Properties of Wisconsin will be developing new apartments in Locust Grove. A different developer previously sought rezoning for the property in 2022. […]
Henry County Schools
Equipment and Furniture Upgrades Happening in Henry County Schools
Henry County Schools is making major investments in equipment and school furniture. Thanks to the district’s newly-established system of growth and replacement, new investments are […]
Announcements
District 2 Town Hall Meetings Happening in August 2023
District 2 Commissioner Neat Robinson will be hosting two town hall meetings in August 2023. Topics include public safety updates, parks & recreation and planning […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
SR 920 No More: Jonesboro Road Returns to Local Maintenance
From 1994 to now, a portion of Jonesboro Road was considered state route 920. That temporary highway number, though it’s doubtful one ever saw it […]
Public Safety
Board Hires Architect to Design a New Public Safety Campus
To the applause of Henry County firefighters and E-911 dispatchers on-hand Monday night, commissioners approved to move forward towards constructing a new public safety campus. […]
Communities and Development
The Latest Estimate Shows Henry with 2.1% Growth Rate
The Atlanta Regional Commission released their 2023 population estimate this week. Henry County’s growth rate slowed from one year ago, but remained above two percent. […]