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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 concept layout for proposed Wade Farm subdivision on Turner Church Road, dated August 2023 (Moore Bass Consulting photo).
Union Grove

Turner Church Concept is Now an Age-Restricted Subdivision

August 4, 2023 Clayton

Community members at Tuesday night’s town hall were the first to learn about an updated concept for Turner Church Road. The proposed Wade Farm development […]

State DOT camera showing congestion on I-75 North at State Route 155 in McDonough.
Major Projects

A Look at the I-75 Truck Lanes Study Results

August 3, 2023 Clayton

Last fall, Henry County solicited a study to answer the question: ”Is state route 155 the appropriate end point for the I-75 Truck Lanes?” Many […]

Photo shows intersection of Jonesboro Road and Willow Lane / Oak Grove Road (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Congested Intersection to See First Use of Road Impact Fees

August 1, 2023 Clayton

Henry County began collecting road impact fees on new construction earlier this year. Now, the first project paid for by road impact fees will undergo […]

Photo showing the South River (South River Watershed Alliance photo).
Parks and Recreation

Board Approved Contracts to Build New Park in Ola

August 1, 2023 Clayton

A new park in Ola can now build after Henry County commissioners approved a design-build contract at their August meeting. The new passive park will […]

Chart showing city millage rates for 2023 (staff graphic).
General

City Millage Rates for 2023 are Approved

July 27, 2023 Clayton

Local cities in Henry County have now concluded their millage rate hearings for 2023. Three cities will levy a property tax this year, up from […]

Photo showing exterior rendering for Renewal by Andersen window manufacturing facility in Locust Grove (Clayco photo).
Locust Grove

Work to Begin on New Window Factory in Locust Grove

July 26, 2023 Clayton

Construction work will be starting soon to construct a new window factory in Locust Grove. The new manufacturing facility for Renewal by Andersen will be […]

Photo showing potholes on Walt Stephens Road, a newly annexed road into Stockbridge for 2023 (Google Streetview photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Stockbridge Approved Resurfacing of Walt Stephens and Mt. Zion

July 26, 2023 Clayton

The Stockbridge council approved resurfacing two major roads during their July meeting. Walt Stephens Road and Mt. Zion Parkway will both see resurfacing. The streets […]

Photo showing a group of school buses (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

School Board Millage Rate Remains 20 Mills for 2023

July 25, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County School Board adopted their 2023 millage rate at the July 24 meeting. They approved maintaining 20 mills for maintenance & operations in […]

Aerial photo of Birch Creek Elementary construction progress as of July 2023 (MEJA Construction photo).
Education SPLOST

Construction Update at the New Birch Creek Elementary July 2023

July 25, 2023 Clayton

Construction continues on the new Birch Creek Elementary School in McDonough. Take a look at the latest update as of July 2023. The project is […]

Map of state route 42 widening between SR 138 and I-675 in Stockbridge (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Highway 42 Widening Is Now Out for Construction Bids

July 21, 2023 Clayton

Widening highway 42 in Stockbridge is now accepting construction bids. The project extends between state route 138 and I-675. Georgia DOT began advertising the project […]

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    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 [...]
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    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

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    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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