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Month: April 2024

Photo shows Henry County elected officials and county management at the Mt. Carmel Recreation Center Topping-Out Ceremony on April 29, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
Parks and Recreation

County Celebrates the Topping-Out at Mt. Carmel Recreation Center

April 29, 2024 Clayton

Henry County’s next recreation center is one step closer to completion, following the topping-out ceremony on April 29. The new Mt. Carmel Recreation Center is […]

Aerial photo of The Rosemoor rental townhome development under construction off Foster Drive in McDonough (Center Park Group photo).
Eagles Landing

Build to Rent Townhomes Under Construction in McDonough

April 26, 2024 Clayton

A new build-to-rent townhome development, entitled The Rosemoor, is under construction along Foster Drive in McDonough. This is close to I-75 at Jonesboro Road / […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT is Now Accepting Construction Bids for the WPC

April 26, 2024 Clayton

The state DOT has started to accept construction bids for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane highway beside I-75 in […]

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

Early Voting Starts on Monday, April 29, for the May 21 Primary

April 25, 2024 Clayton

Voters can participate in early voting for the May 21 primary starting on Monday, April 29. On the ballot are local primaries for Georgia General […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The McDonough Parkway Final Segment Can Begin Construction

April 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved a construction contract to build the final segment of McDonough Parkway. When complete, this will finish a long-awaited bypass around downtown […]

Governor Kemp signs Addy’s Law surrounded by members of Addy’s family on April 23, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
GA General Assembly

Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety

April 23, 2024 Clayton

Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]

Photo showing classroom addition under construction at Dutchtown High School in November 2022 (Swofford Construction photo).
Education SPLOST

School Board is Taking Bids for the Ola Middle Expansion Project

April 22, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools is accepting construction bids for the Ola Middle School expansion. This represents the second classroom addition in education SPLOST VI. Bids are […]

Photo shows Rep Lauren Daniel (center) and Governor Brian Kemp (seated) at the tax credit bill signing on April 18, 2024 (Georgia House photo).
GA General Assembly

Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law

April 22, 2024 Clayton

The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]

Photo shows dock doors on the side of a distribution building (real estate photo).
Hampton

Latest Annexation Makes Way for Hampton to Enter Clayton County

April 20, 2024 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved an annexation request near Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will place a portion of the city in Clayton County. The land is part of a larger project planning to construct industrial space. […]

Photo of three Henry County fire engines at North Ola Park (staff photo)
Public Safety

Board Approved the $7.5 Million Dollar Purchase of Fire Apparatus

April 20, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is making a major investment into its fire department. The board approved a $7.5 million dollar purchase for new fire apparatus at the […]

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    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

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