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Month: July 2024

Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

School Board Approved Lowering Its 2024 Property Taxes

July 25, 2024 Clayton

Many property owners in Henry County will see a reduction in their school board taxes after the board approved lowering its 2024 property taxes. The […]

Photo shows Dr. John Pace, sole finalist for Henry County Schools Superintendent, and the Henry County Schools district office (HCS photos).
Henry County Schools

Henry County Schools Names Its Sole Finalist to be Superintendent

July 22, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Education has announced Dr. John Pace III as the sole finalist to serve as the district’s next Superintendent. The five-member […]

Photo shows I-75 North at the Express Lanes Entrance Ahead sign in McDonough, Henry County (AARoads photo).
Major Projects

State DOT Commits Funding to Upgrade I-75 in Henry County

July 18, 2024 Clayton

A top concern among Henry County residents — the daily traffic congestion on I-75 — is receiving some attention from state leaders. Georgia DOT has […]

Photo shows a concept rendering for The Levi Apartments off Jodeco Road (Thompson Thrift photo).
Dutchtown

Next Set of Apartments Look to Start Construction on Jodeco

July 17, 2024 Clayton

Thompson Thrift, a national multifamily builder, announced earlier this month their upcoming project off Jodeco Road. The Levi apartments will be the second apartment complex […]

Photo shows an exterior rendering of the STEM High School (Henry County Schools photo).
Education SPLOST

Photos: A Look at the Upcoming STEM High School

July 16, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools is presently accepting construction bids for the STEM high school. Here is a first look at the future building. The new building […]

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

The 2024 Bond Defeasement Will Save Taxpayers up to $5 Million

July 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved paying off $30.4 million of its bond debt ahead of schedule. This move will save future taxpayers up to $5 million […]

Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

Henry County Schools Propose to Lower their Millage Rate in 2024

July 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools will have the first two millage rate hearings on Monday, July 15, 2024. Ahead of their upcoming meetings, they have made available […]

Photo shows a concept elevation for a six-unit townhome building (The Revive Land Group photo).
Hampton

Henry County Denies a Townhome Project Near the Airport

July 12, 2024 Clayton

A developer looking to construct townhomes near the Atlanta Speedway Airport saw their request denied in June. The board tabled a second request across the […]

Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

How Many Residents Call Henry Home? The Latest Population Estimate

July 10, 2024 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission shared their latest population estimates on Wednesday, July 10. They estimate Henry County is home to more than 260 thousand residents […]

Photo of Fire Engine 1 at SR 20 and Old Industrial Blvd in McDonough (staff photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Henry County Selected for Federal Grant to Install Smart Signals

July 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County emergency vehicles could soon benefit from technology to improve their response times, following a federal grant the county received for smart traffic signals. […]

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  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

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