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Month: May 2025

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Announcements

Attend an Open House for the Henry County Strategic Plan

May 16, 2025 Clayton

Henry County Government is preparing a strategic plan for the county’s long-term vision and strategic objectives. Residents are invited to attend an open house this […]

Aerial photo shows several subdivisions with homes on small lots (special photo).
Communities and Development

The Numbers are In…Henry County 2024 Population Estimate

May 15, 2025 Clayton

How many people call Henry County home? The US Census Bureau has shared its 2024 population estimate for counties and cities. The US Census Bureau […]

Photo shows a playground with a restroom building in the background at East Hampton Community Park (Clayton Carte photo).
Hampton

East Hampton Community Park Phase III Approved to Build

May 14, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved construction for the East Hampton Community Park Phase III. The five-acre park is located on East King Road. It is […]

Construction plan shows a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road in Hampton (city document).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Hampton Approved Construction for a New Roundabout on McDonough Street

May 14, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved construction plans for a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road. The project is near the Fortson Library […]

Photo of the graduation stage and graduates seated on the AMS infield grass at the Luella High School graduation in 2022 (Kimberly Sheppard photo).
Henry County Schools

Henry Schools Graduation Ceremonies 2025 are on May 16-22

May 13, 2025 Clayton

The time to celebrate Henry County’s graduating seniors is just a few days away! The Henry County Schools 2025 graduation ceremonies will take place between […]

Image shows an overview of the Henry County Schools FY 2025-2026 general fund budget (Henry County Schools graphic).
Henry County Schools

Henry Schools $596M Budget Approved for the 2025-2026 Year

May 13, 2025 Clayton

Henry County Schools has adopted its budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The school district is anticipating general fund expenses of $596 million compared […]

Photo shows desks being assembled for Birch Creek Elementary School (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

New Furniture Approved for EXCEL Academy and JB Henderson

May 13, 2025 Clayton

Henry County Schools has approved a furniture replacement project for EXCEL Academy and JB Henderson School. This continues work first started in summer 2023. Developing […]

Map shows the East Atlanta Road widening project between Fairview Road and Rex Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

East Atlanta Road Widening Design Engineer Approved by the County

May 12, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the East Atlanta Road widening project. The project will extend from Fairview Road to Rex Road. […]

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

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

May 12, 2025 Clayton

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 […]

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).
Meetings This Week

Upcoming Meetings the Week of May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Education, Stockbridge council and Hampton council have meetings this week. The McDonough and Stockbridge planning commissions will also meet. This […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 2025

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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