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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 showing signs for future Publix and leasing info posted on property at Jonesboro Road and Chambers Road (Tom Lynde photo).
Dutchtown

New Publix at Walnut Creek to open west of I-75 in 2023

August 6, 2022 Clayton

Publix Super Markets is planning a new location west of I-75 in Henry County. The latest store is forecast to open in the third quarter […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT approves highway 42 widening construction bid

August 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a contract for the widening of highway 42. The project extends between Bill Gardner Parkway and Peeksville Road in Locust Grove. […]

Aerial photo of a McDonough distribution center with text overlay “Low Vacancy” and MHF News logo (JLL photo).
Communities and Development

Never-before-seen vacancy rates define Atlanta industrial market

August 4, 2022 Clayton

Industrial vacancy rates in the Atlanta area are at an all-time low reaching 2.7% at the end of June. Comparatively, the vacancy rate was 3.2% […]

Signs and striping plan for Racetrack Road at Iris Lake roundabout (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Racetrack Road at Iris Lake roundabout accepting construction bids

August 3, 2022 Clayton

Henry County is presently accepting construction bids for a new roundabout at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake in McDonough. The SPLOST V program is paying […]

Photo of Henry County Police Vehicles (Henry County photo)
Public Safety

Henry County buys 150 new police vehicles, 3 ambulance chassis

August 3, 2022 Clayton

Henry County board members approved the purchase of 150 new police vehicles during the August 2 meeting. The police utility intercepts will cost the county […]

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Announcements

MHF News needs your Support

August 2, 2022 Clayton

Let me get straight to the point: MHF News will have to close at the end of the month if more subscribers don’t join. The […]

Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
Communities and Development

Transportation Impact Fees to start collections in 2023

August 2, 2022 Clayton

After years of discussion, Henry County board members approved a plan to begin collecting transportation impact fees in 2023. Impact fees are paid by developers […]

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

RangeWater presents apartments project to Locust Grove council

July 22, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this week, RangeWater Real Estate presented their proposed development to the Locust Grove city council. The twenty-five acre project proposes apartments at the intersection […]

Concept rendering for Jonesboro Road mixed use development (Vista Realty Partners photo).
Eagles Landing

Infill mixed use development to build on Jonesboro Road

July 22, 2022 Clayton

Henry County recently approved rezoning plans for a new infill mixed use development along Jonesboro Road. The project will build between the Bojangles and new […]

Construction plan showing new lanes and road striping for I-75 exit 212 modifications (Locust Grove photo).
Locust Grove

Rising construction costs affect Locust Grove projects

July 21, 2022 Clayton

Rising construction costs are affecting the city of Locust Grove as they seek to advance new transportation projects. For the second consecutive project in as […]

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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 [...]
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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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