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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.
Graphic promoting Saturday Library Hours from 10 am to 2 pm (Henry County Libraries photo).
General

Saturday Library Hours return at Henry County Libraries

August 20, 2022 Clayton

Saturday library hours made their return this month at all five Henry County Public Libraries. This marks the first time since 2010 that Saturday hours […]

Front elevation rendering for Mt. Carmel Road townhomes (Moore Bass Consulting photo).
Eagles Landing

Mt. Carmel Road townhomes estimate rents of $2,400–$2,600

August 20, 2022 Clayton

This week, Henry County approved a rezoning request for the Mt. Carmel Road townhomes project. The developer estimates rent will be $2,400–$2,600 per month when […]

Presentation slide showing a map of the state route 20 widening project between I-75 and Phillips Drive in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

State Route 20 widening now accepting construction bids

August 20, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now accepting construction bids for the state route 20 widening. Bids are being accepted through Friday, September 16, 2022. The widening project […]

Photo of historic train at Heritage Park with cover text “Heritage Park Town Hall” (Clayton Carte photo).
Announcements

Your involvement is needed! Heritage Park Town Hall in October

August 17, 2022 Clayton

Henry County Parks & Recreation will host a town hall meeting in October to discuss the future of Heritage Park. The meeting will be on […]

Concept rendering for Tanger Drive apartments in Locust Grove (RangeWater Real Estate photo).
Locust Grove

Tanger Drive apartments receive zoning approval

August 13, 2022 Clayton

The first market-rate apartments within the city of Locust Grove will build off Tanger Drive following a recent zoning approval. The city council approved a […]

Map showing new development projects in the vicinity of I-75 exit 221 / Jonesboro Road as of August 2022 (Open Street Map photo).
Dutchtown

Jonesboro Road rezoning requests on Tuesday agenda

August 13, 2022 Clayton

The board of commissioners next meet on Tuesday, August 16. The board will consider three rezoning requests in the vicinity of I-75 exit 221, to […]

Photo of two homes under construction (Google Streetview photo).
Communities and Development

Building Permits up 20% in first half of 2022

August 11, 2022 Clayton

During the first six months of 2022, Henry County local governments issued 1,620 housing unit building permits. This represents a 23% increase over the same […]

Area map showing the future Birch Creek Elementary and surrounding area (OpenStreetMap map)
Education SPLOST

HCS awards construction bid for Birch Creek Elementary

August 9, 2022 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved a construction bid for the new Birch Creek Elementary. Board approval occurred during the August 2022 meeting. Birch Creek Elementary will […]

Site Plan for 243 Mill Road apartments and mixed use development (Lennar Multifamily Communities photo).
Dutchtown

Mill Road apartments receive zoning approval

August 9, 2022 Clayton

Henry County approved a rezoning request for Mill Road apartments during the July board meeting. The project plans to build new apartments accompanied by commercial […]

Photo of Bill Gardner Parkway near SR 155 and T-SPLOST future project road sign (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

First look at Bill Gardner Parkway widening project

August 8, 2022 Clayton

Henry County staff recently updated the board of commissioners on various transportation SPLOST projects throughout the county. As part of the update, an initial concept […]

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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
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    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
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  • 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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Our news coverage focuses on economic development, transportation projects and local government.

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