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Month: November 2023

Map showing state house districts for Henry County, dated November 28, 2023 (Georgia photo).
GA General Assembly

Draft Map Has Two Open Georgia House Seats in 2024

November 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County voters could be choosing two new state representatives in 2024, based on a draft map published by the Georgia House. The map would result in two open house seats, one each in McDonough and Hampton. […]

Rendering showing exterior of the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Aquatic Center Cost is More Than Double the Original Budget

November 30, 2023 Clayton

The long-awaited Henry County Aquatic Center could soon start construction, if commissioners approve the extra funding to pay for it. The contractor’s proposal is more […]

Architectural rendering showing future retail space at SR 81 and Upchurch Road (GM Architect photo).
Ola

Gas Station and Retail Space Approved at Upchurch Road

November 29, 2023 Clayton

New retail space and a service station plan to build at highway 81 and Upchurch Road. The land owner / applicant gained approval for their project Tuesday night. […]

Photo of the Georgia State Capitol at sunset (Clayton Carte photo).
GA General Assembly

Lawmakers Meet Wednesday for Special Session on Redistricting

November 27, 2023 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers have a special session beginning Wednesday, November 29, on redistricting. The state must redraw its legislative maps after federal courts found the state’s […]

Photo shows an interior access self-storage building on Jonesboro Road in McDonough (Griffco Design / Build Inc. photo).
McDonough

Code Amendment Approved for Indoor Self-Storage in McDonough

November 27, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council has approved a code amendment to allow indoor self-storage. They also approved allowing brew pubs within the city. […]

Bridges at Jodeco Development Site plan as of September 2023 (Nelson photo).
Dutchtown

Second Apartments Complex Approved in Bridges at Jodeco

November 27, 2023 Clayton

Stockbridge officials have approved an updated site plan to allow a second apartments complex within Bridges at Jodeco. The mixed use development is located off […]

Map showing the location of 55 Valley Hill Road in Stockbridge (Henry County qPublic photo).
Stockbridge

Townhomes Approved on Valley Hill Road in Stockbridge

November 27, 2023 Clayton

The Stockbridge council approved a new townhome development on Valley Hill Road. The applicant, DR Horton, Inc., presented their case at the November 13 meeting. […]

Photo of a Georgia flag in the background with a voter box in the foreground (stock photo).
Local Elections

Early Voting This Week for District 2 Special Runoff

November 27, 2023 Clayton

Early voting for the district 2 special election is happening this week, November 27 to December 1. The special election will be next Tuesday, December […]

Photo shows a calendar with “Town Hall” circled on one of the dates (staff graphic).
Announcements

District 5 has a Town Hall Happening November 29

November 24, 2023 Clayton

District 5 Commissioner Kevin Lewis will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The town hall meeting will be at the county […]

Concept photo of Nash Farm Park playground equipment (GameTime photo)
Parks and Recreation

The Parks Master Plan Survey is Now Available

November 24, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County Parks Master Plan Survey is now available for residents to fill out. The master plan will be complete next year. Access here […]

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Latest Updates

  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
    Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29
    May 23, 2025
  • 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
    May 21, 2025
  • 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.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025
  • 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)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 2025

Have You Read?

  • 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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