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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.
Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The McDonough Parkway Final Segment Can Begin Construction

April 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved a construction contract to build the final segment of McDonough Parkway. When complete, this will finish a long-awaited bypass around downtown […]

Governor Kemp signs Addy’s Law surrounded by members of Addy’s family on April 23, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
GA General Assembly

Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety

April 23, 2024 Clayton

Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]

Photo showing classroom addition under construction at Dutchtown High School in November 2022 (Swofford Construction photo).
Education SPLOST

School Board is Taking Bids for the Ola Middle Expansion Project

April 22, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools is accepting construction bids for the Ola Middle School expansion. This represents the second classroom addition in education SPLOST VI. Bids are […]

Photo shows Rep Lauren Daniel (center) and Governor Brian Kemp (seated) at the tax credit bill signing on April 18, 2024 (Georgia House photo).
GA General Assembly

Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law

April 22, 2024 Clayton

The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]

Photo shows dock doors on the side of a distribution building (real estate photo).
Hampton

Latest Annexation Makes Way for Hampton to Enter Clayton County

April 20, 2024 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved an annexation request near Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will place a portion of the city in Clayton County. The land is part of a larger project planning to construct industrial space. […]

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

Board Approved the $7.5 Million Dollar Purchase of Fire Apparatus

April 20, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is making a major investment into its fire department. The board approved a $7.5 million dollar purchase for new fire apparatus at the […]

Photo shows rows of seats in the Henry County Schools board room (Clayton Carte photo).
Henry County Schools

First School Board Budget Hearing is on Monday Night

April 13, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools will host their first FY 2025 budget hearing this upcoming Monday, April 15. The proposed budget increases $46 million over the previous […]

Photo shows several large industrial buildings with truck parking around them. Photo shows concept for Gardner Logistics Park in Locust Grove (Scannell Properties photo).
Locust Grove

Local Manufacturer NVH Korea Wins a Best in Atlanta Award

April 12, 2024 Clayton

NKH Korea, a new manufacturer in Locust Grove, won a Best in Atlanta Real Estate award this week. The company is the third Henry County […]

Photo shows the intersection of Jonesboro Road at Riggs Drive, next to the Publix at Walnut Creek (Henry County photo).
Dutchtown

The Board Upholds Staff Denial of a New Car Wash

April 11, 2024 Clayton

Henry County commissioners have upheld planning staff’s decision to deny a new car wash on Jonesboro Road. The denial was based on the location’s proximity […]

Area map of Flippen Road extension (Henry County photo)
SPLOST V

The Flippen Road Extension Can Now Start Construction

April 11, 2024 Clayton

Motorists dropping their kids off at the Dutchtown schools can look forward to another option coming soon. Henry County commissioners approved the construction bid for […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo shows a playground with a restroom building in the background at East Hampton Community Park (Clayton Carte photo).
    East Hampton Community Park Phase III Approved to Build
    May 14, 2025
  • Construction plan shows a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road in Hampton (city document).
    Hampton Approved Construction for a New Roundabout on McDonough Street
    May 14, 2025
  • 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 Schools Graduation Ceremonies 2025 are on May 16-22
    May 13, 2025
  • Image shows an overview of the Henry County Schools FY 2025-2026 general fund budget (Henry County Schools graphic).
    Henry Schools $596M Budget Approved for the 2025-2026 Year
    May 13, 2025
  • Photo shows desks being assembled for Birch Creek Elementary School (Henry County Schools photo).
    New Furniture Approved for EXCEL Academy and JB Henderson
    May 13, 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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