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Month: December 2024

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Henry County Schools

Henry County Shows Growth in its CCRPI 2024 Numbers Despite Schools on the Lowest Performing List

December 6, 2024 Clayton

This week, many residents had concerns after seeing 23 Henry County schools on the state’s list of lowest-performing schools. The state’s list was based on […]

Photo shows the exterior of a Whataburger restaurant (company photo).
Stockbridge

First Whataburger in Henry County Sets Opening Date

December 6, 2024 Clayton

Henry County fans of Whataburger can rejoice! An opening date has been set for the county’s first location. The Jodeco Road location opens on Monday, […]

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Local Elections

Price Wins District 4 Special Election 2024

December 4, 2024 Clayton

Commissioner Michael Price has won the district 4 special election runoff 2024. He received 623 votes (64.1%) to 348 votes (35.8%) over former Commissioner Vivian […]

Map shows gas stations in McDonough and Stockbridge, and proposed gas station distance buffers (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
McDonough

A Gas Station Distance Buffer? Two Cities to Consider It in Near Future

December 3, 2024 Clayton

Should local cities pass buffer requirements for certain business types? What about for gas stations in particular? Two local cities, McDonough and Stockbridge, are set […]

Image shows a Google satellite image of I-75 at Rumble Road in Monroe County, GA where Buc-ee’s plans to build its next Georgia location (Google satellite image / Buc-ee’s pylon).
I-75 South Corridor

Buc-ee’s Approved to Build New Location in Monroe County, GA

December 3, 2024 Clayton

The next Georgia Buc-ee’s location will be in Monroe County. The county commissioners approved a special use permit and variances for the project in December […]

Map shows speed limit changes in Henry County approved November 2024 (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Some Roads Will See a Speed Limit Change

December 2, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved updates to speed limits on county roads. A few roads within the county will see their speed limit change. Changes include […]

Photo shows the plan for a park entrance upgrade with new turn lanes at North Mt Carmel Park (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Local Park to Receive an Entrance Upgrade

December 2, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved plans to upgrade the entrance at North Mt. Carmel Park. The upgrade coincides with the upcoming opening of a new recreation […]

Photo shows a helicopter and airplanes at Atlanta Speedway Airport (Clayton Carte photo).
Hampton

County Hires Consultant for the Speedway & Airport Area Plan

December 2, 2024 Clayton

Earlier this fall, Henry County commissioners adopted a moratorium in the vicinity of Atlanta Motor Speedway and Atlanta Speedway Airport. They have now hired the […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
    June 1, 2025
  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • 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
    May 21, 2025
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    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
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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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