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Clayton Carte is the founder and owner of The Henry Reporter. He founded the site in 2017 to highlight transportation projects. Over time, he began covering other topics like new development so residents can best know what’s happening in our community.
Photo shows zoning map in the vicinity of South Ola Road and Singley Drive (Henry County photo).
Locust Grove

Developer proposes new subdivision via annexation in Locust Grove

September 16, 2021 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove notified Henry County they had received a new application for annexation off Singley Drive. MBT Investments, LLC of Stockbridge, GA […]

Photo shows graduation ceremony in 2021 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (special photo)
Henry County Schools

Henry County Schools to host Graduation 2022 at AMS

September 13, 2021 Clayton

Henry County Schools will once again host graduation ceremonies at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2022. The school board approved a contract extension with the speedway […]

Photo shows building elevations plans for Chick-fil-A in Locust Grove (Chick-fil-A photos)
Locust Grove

Chick-fil-A making progress in Locust Grove and Union Grove

September 8, 2021 Clayton

Henry County diners will soon have two more locations to enjoy Chick-fil-A in 2022. The company is making progress on plans to open two new […]

Photo of Cherokee County Aquatic Center (Cooper Carry photo)
SPLOST V

Henry County tables design contract for aquatic center

September 8, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, September 8. During the meeting, they considered a contract for aquatic center design services. Following discussion, […]

Site plan for Garden Lakes development (Falcon Design photo)
Hampton

Henry County objects to Lovejoy annexation application

September 8, 2021 Clayton

On Wednesday, September 8, Henry County commissioners filed an objection to an application for annexation into Lovejoy. This is the county’s third time submitting the […]

Photo of three Henry County fire engines at North Ola Park (staff photo)
Public Safety

BOC approves supplemental pay for fire department, new vehicles

September 8, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, September 8. During their meeting, they approved new supplemental pay for fire department ambulance personnel. The […]

Photo of Henry County School buses arriving at school (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

School Board Approved Bus Driver Pay Increase

August 24, 2021 Clayton

Henry County Schools held a special called meeting on Monday, August 23. During their meeting, they approved a budget amendment to raise school bus driver […]

Photo shows a four-story apartment building. The building will be the main building at new apartments off Foster Drive in McDonough (Arlington Properties photo).
Eagles Landing

Foster Drive apartments receive zoning approval

August 23, 2021 Clayton

Arlington Properties of Birmingham, AL can now proceed forward with development in McDonough. The Henry County commissioners approved their rezoning request earlier this month. The […]

Photo shows state route 42 / Macon Street at Sloan Street with temporary stop signs in October 2020 (staff photo).
McDonough

State DOT planning Sloan Street stop sign, other improvements

August 22, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT wants motorists to know about an upcoming traffic pattern change in downtown McDonough. The state will be installing a new three-way stop at […]

Photo shows work crews pouring concrete at new bridge on state route 81, August 2021 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Henry Minutes August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on various Georgia DOT projects within the county. They include the state route 81 bridge replacement over South […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
    Locust Grove Hires Consultant for Downtown Master Plan
    May 9, 2025
  • Map shows the Jodeco Road widening project between I-75 and Hudson Bridge Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    County Hires the Jodeco Road Widening Design Engineer
    May 8, 2025
  • Map shows the Oak Grove Road widening project between Jodeco and Jonesboro Roads (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Oak Grove Road Widening Design Engineer Approved
    May 8, 2025
  • Map shows the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II project between North Mt. Carmel Road and Clayton County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    County Hires Design Engineer for Jonesboro Road West Widening
    May 7, 2025
  • Photo shows a Henry County Transit bus in front of the Henry County Courthouse (Henry County photo).
    Henry County Approved Plan for a New Local Bus Route
    May 6, 2025

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

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2025

    February 3, 2025
    Over two billion dollars in transportation projects are happening in Henry County this decade. Here’s the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of [...]

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Our news coverage focuses on economic development, transportation projects and local government.

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