Public Safety
McDonough Council Approved the Purchase of New Police Cars
The McDonough Police Department will be adding a few new vehicles to its fleet. The city council approved the purchase of five new vehicles in […]
Articles by Clayton
Henry County Schools
HCS Approved a Mid-Year Teacher Pay Raise and Employee Supplement
Teachers in Henry County Schools will see a little more in their paychecks starting in January. Plus, all full-time employees will see a retention supplement […]
Henry County Schools
Henry County Shows Growth in its CCRPI 2024 Numbers Despite Schools on the Lowest Performing List
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 […]
Stockbridge
First Whataburger in Henry County Sets Opening Date
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, […]
Local Elections
Price Wins District 4 Special Election 2024
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 […]
McDonough
A Gas Station Distance Buffer? Two Cities to Consider It in Near Future
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 […]
I-75 South Corridor
Buc-ee’s Approved to Build New Location in Monroe County, GA
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 […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Some Roads Will See a Speed Limit Change
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 […]
Parks and Recreation
Local Park to Receive an Entrance Upgrade
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 […]
Hampton
County Hires Consultant for the Speedway & Airport Area Plan
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 […]