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Month: August 2024

Photo shows the exterior of the McDonough Library (Clayton Carte photo).
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Photos: the McDonough Library Reopens Following a Renovation

August 15, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough Library has reopened following a major renovation. Check out some photos of the new space! The renovation was paid for by a state […]

Contractors build new sidewalk along highway 81 in McDonough. (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Henry County Accepting Bids to Install Sidewalks on Fairview Road

August 13, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is accepting construction bids this month to install sidewalks on Fairview Road. Design work for the project began in January 2021. The sidewalks […]

Photo shows a 3-D rendering for the Henry County STEM High School (Henry County Schools photo).
Education SPLOST

HCS Approved $72.9 Million to Build Its First STEM High School

August 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved on Monday the construction of its first STEM High School. The building will cost $72.9 million. Planning for the new school […]

Photo shows “Publix Coming Soon” signage in Locust Grove (Clayton Carte photo).
Locust Grove

Construction Begins on New Publix Grocery Store in Locust Grove

August 12, 2024 Clayton

Land clearing work has started to build the newest Publix grocery store in Henry County. The new store is located in Locust Grove. The new […]

Photo shows large homes within a subdivision; homes have side-entry garages (stock photo).
Locust Grove

New Homebuilder is Coming Soon to Locust Grove, Henry County

August 12, 2024 Clayton

A southeastern homebuilder recently closed on what will become their first project in Henry County. Stanley Martin Homes plans to construct a new subdivision, River […]

Photo shows the Locust Grove city hall building (Clayton Carte photo).
Local Elections

Three Candidates Qualify for the Locust Grove Mayor Election

August 9, 2024 Clayton

Candidate qualifying took place this week for the Locust Grove Mayor special election coming up in November 2024. Three candidates qualified to seek the position. […]

Photo shows completed resurfacing on I-285 near Georgia 400 in July 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Cobb & Fulton: State Approved $30 Million for Resurfacing on I-285

August 8, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved resurfacing for a section of I-285 in Cobb and Fulton Counties. The project should begin work in fall 2024 and conclude […]

Photo shows bottles of wine in a shopping cart with other bottles on the shelf blurred in the background (stock photo).
Stockbridge

Stockbridge Completes Lottery Process for Two New Liquor Stores

August 8, 2024 Clayton

In July 2024, the Stockbridge council completed a lottery process to award two additional liquor store licenses in the city. The lottery was based on […]

Photo shows Superintendent Dr. John Pace III and the Henry County school board in August 2024 (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

School Board Confirms Dr. John Pace to be Next Superintendent

August 6, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. John Pace III as the new Superintendent of Henry County Schools at a special […]

Photo shows a trolley bus resembling an old streetcar (City of Newnan photo from The City Menus)
McDonough

McDonough Considering the Purchase of Two Trolley Buses

August 6, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough council is considering the purchase of two trolley buses. The city council was presented the option at their August 1 meeting. McDonough has […]

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    New Roundabout Approved for Construction in McDonough
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  • Map shows the location of county and city offices across Henry County, with the text “Meetings This Week” in a speech bubble (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 2, 2025
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    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
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  • 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
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  • 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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