Clayton, Author at The Henry Reporter

Commissioner Gary Barham cuts the ribbon on the North Ola Park expansion surrounded by youth baseball players (special photo)

Henry County Renames North Ola Park for Gary Barham

August 23, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved the renaming of North Ola Park to Gary Barham Park. The renaming honors the late Commissioner Gary Barham, who served on […]

Photo shows architectural rendering for Springs at Locust Grove (Continental Properties photo).

Wisconsin Developer Picks Up Plan for New Apartments in Locust Grove

August 23, 2023 Clayton

Continental Properties of Wisconsin will be developing new apartments in Locust Grove. A different developer previously sought rezoning for the property in 2022. […]

Photo shows group of district staff and board members in front of the new scoreboard at Eagle’s Landing High School in August 2023 (Henry County Schools photo).

Equipment and Furniture Upgrades Happening in Henry County Schools

August 21, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools is making major investments in equipment and school furniture. Thanks to the district’s newly-established system of growth and replacement, new investments are […]

Photo shows a calendar with “Town Hall” circled on one of the dates (staff graphic).

District 2 Town Hall Meetings Happening in August 2023

August 18, 2023 Clayton

District 2 Commissioner Neat Robinson will be hosting two town hall meetings in August 2023. Topics include public safety updates, parks & recreation and planning […]

Map showing SR 920 between McDonough and Fayetteville (Georgia DOT photo).

SR 920 No More: Jonesboro Road Returns to Local Maintenance

August 17, 2023 Clayton

From 1994 to now, a portion of Jonesboro Road was considered state route 920. That temporary highway number, though it’s doubtful one ever saw it […]

Photo shows the concept site plan for the public safety training center (Henry County photo).

Board Hires Architect to Design a New Public Safety Campus

August 15, 2023 Clayton

To the applause of Henry County firefighters and E-911 dispatchers on-hand Monday night, commissioners approved to move forward towards constructing a new public safety campus. […]

Photo showing new apartments under construction at Jonesboro Road and Foster Drive as of May 2023 (Google photo).

The Latest Estimate Shows Henry with 2.1% Growth Rate

August 11, 2023 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission released their 2023 population estimate this week. Henry County’s growth rate slowed from one year ago, but remained above two percent. […]

Map showing new and upcoming developments along Jonesboro Road near I-75, dated August 2023 (Google MyMaps photo).

The Jonesboro Road Master Plan is Now Accepting Proposals

August 8, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is accepting proposals for the Jonesboro Road master plan. The proposed study would look at Jonesboro Road between Kelly Road / McDonough city […]