Education SPLOST
The 2024 Bond Defeasement Will Save Taxpayers up to $5 Million
Henry County Schools approved paying off $30.4 million of its bond debt ahead of schedule. This move will save future taxpayers up to $5 million […]
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Henry County Schools
Henry County Schools Propose to Lower their Millage Rate in 2024
Henry County Schools will have the first two millage rate hearings on Monday, July 15, 2024. Ahead of their upcoming meetings, they have made available […]
Hampton
Henry County Denies a Townhome Project Near the Airport
A developer looking to construct townhomes near the Atlanta Speedway Airport saw their request denied in June. The board tabled a second request across the […]
Atlanta Regional Commission
How Many Residents Call Henry Home? The Latest Population Estimate
The Atlanta Regional Commission shared their latest population estimates on Wednesday, July 10. They estimate Henry County is home to more than 260 thousand residents […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Henry County Selected for Federal Grant to Install Smart Signals
Henry County emergency vehicles could soon benefit from technology to improve their response times, following a federal grant the county received for smart traffic signals. […]
Communities and Development
Impact Fees Would More than Double in the County’s Proposal
Henry County held the first of two public hearings this week to consider raising its development impact fees. The county’s proposal would more than double […]
General
Three Cities Propose a 2024 Property Tax Increase in Henry County
Three cities in Henry County — Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge — are considering a property tax increase for 2024. The fourth city, Locust Grove, does […]
Butts County
SR 36 Connector Approved for Construction in Jackson
A new road looking to better route state route 36 through downtown Jackson can start construction. Georgia DOT accepted construction bids for the SR 36 […]
Major Projects
Locust Grove Selected for State Grant to Build New Road
Locust Grove will receive $4 million dollars from the state towards its upcoming Peeksville Road extension. The new road will improve street connectivity in the […]
Major Projects
$103M Dollar Interchange Rebuild Can Start Construction in Conyers
Georgia DOT has approved construction to start on a new single-point urban interchange on I-20 in Conyers. The project’s construction is expected to be complete […]