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Month: February 2024

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GA General Assembly

Counties Can Ask for Six-Year T-SPLOST Under House Bill

February 28, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia House has approved a bill allowing counties to have a six-year transportation SPLOST program. Right now, T-SPLOST programs are limited to five years in length. The state senate will next consider it. […]

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Woodland

Plans for Yule Forest Retail Space Approved in Kelleytown

February 28, 2024 Clayton

Plans for new commercial space in the Kelleytown area can now proceed forward. County commissioners approved a rezoning request for Yule Forest Village on February 20, 2024. […]

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GA General Assembly

Lawmakers Considering Changes to the School Zone Speed Cameras

February 26, 2024 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers are considering changes to the school zone speed cameras. Changes include limiting the time when they can operate. […]

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SPLOST VI

SPLOST VI Committee Meets on Tuesday in McDonough

February 25, 2024 Clayton

The SPLOST VI committee will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 27, in McDonough. They will meet at the Heritage Senior Center starting at […]

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Stockbridge

New Townhomes Approved to Build in Downtown Stockbridge

February 25, 2024 Clayton

Two developers looking to build townhomes in downtown Stockbridge received approval in February 2024. They join several other townhome projects underway in the vicinity. The […]

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Dutchtown

New Publix on Jonesboro Road Opens in March 2024

February 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County’s latest grocery store, and its newest Publix, will soon open in March 2024. The new Publix on Jonesboro Road is set to open […]

Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell speaks before the Senate Economic Development & Tourism Committee on February 22, 2024 (Henry County photo).
GA General Assembly

Push to Allow Casinos in Georgia Draws Support of Henry County Leader

February 24, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell was the latest this week to voice her support for casinos in Georgia. The topic advanced out of senate committee on Thursday, February 22, but it remains to be seen whether the full senate will consider the bill. […]

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Henry County Schools

School Board Names Dr. Carl Knowlton to be Interim Superintendent

February 24, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools has named Dr. Carl Knowlton as the interim superintendent. This occurs following the resignation of Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis. Cherokee County Schools […]

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GA General Assembly

Locust Grove Annexation Approved in State House and Senate

February 20, 2024 Clayton

State lawmakers have approved a bill allowing for a legislative annexation in Locust Grove. If the governor signs the bill, then residents will vote in […]

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Public Transit

The Henry County Bus Stop Study is Now Underway

February 19, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has kicked off its local bus stop study. The plan is looking at how best to implement bus stops along the county’s upcoming bus route. The new transit service plans to start in summer 2024. […]

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