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Month: April 2024

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GA General Assembly

Senator Jones Bill Approved to Increase Penalty for Street Racing

April 3, 2024 Clayton

Senate Bill 10, first introduced in 2023 by Senator Emanuel Jones, received final passage in March. The bill increases the penalty for reckless driving and […]

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Locust Grove

Georgia & Norfolk Southern to Build New Rail Line in McDonough

April 3, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT and Norfolk Southern are partnering to build a new rail line in Henry County. The new passing track will be between McDonough and […]

Satellite image showing highway 81 between Upchurch Road and New Hope Road. Concept site plan for new commercial space overlay at Jake Lewis Drive. (Google satellite image / Moore Civil Consulting site plan)
Ola

Coffee Shop and Fast Food Approved for Highway 81 in Ola

April 2, 2024 Clayton

Henry County approved a commercial rezoning request at SR 81 and Jake Lewis Drive. The land owner is planning a coffee shop and fast-food restaurant. […]

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Local Elections

Locust Grove Sets Date for the Mayor Special Election

April 2, 2024 Clayton

Locust Grove has approved the date to hold the mayor special election. The election is to fill the vacancy following the passing of Mayor Robert […]

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People

Board Appoints Michael Price to be Interim District 4 Commissioner

April 1, 2024 Clayton

Henry County commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday, March 28. At such time, they appointed Michael Price to be the interim district 4 commissioner. […]

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    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 2, 2025
    June 1, 2025
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    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
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    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
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    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
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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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