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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 construction silt fencing, dirt piles and heavy equipment at the site of the future RaceTrac service station on highway 155 in McDonough in July 2022 (Clayton Carte photo).
McDonough

Construction Watch: BJs and RaceTrac

July 8, 2022 Clayton

Here are a few construction updates around McDonough as of July 2022. Specifically, RaceTrac is building a new service station off highway 155. In addition, […]

Photo shows motorists using the new diverging diamond interchange at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 on Monday morning, June 27 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

The DDI is now open. What’s next?

June 29, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT contractors opened the diverging diamond interchange on Monday morning, June 27. The DDI is Henry County’s first located at I-75 exit 218 / […]

Map showing rezoning requests off Jonesboro Road for the June 21, 2022 board meeting (Clayton Carte graphic).
Eagles Landing

Jonesboro Road rezoning requests on Tuesday agenda

June 17, 2022 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners next meet on Tuesday, June 21, starting at 6:30 pm. During the meeting, the board will hold public hearings […]

Google Streetview image of SR 138 at Moseley Drive roundabout (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

GDOT crews to enlarge Moseley Drive roundabout

June 16, 2022 Clayton

Work crews on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation will soon begin work to enlarge the mini-roundabout at state route 138 and Moseley Drive. […]

Map showing local candidates and their districts for the June 21 runoff election (Clayton Carte graphic).
Local Elections

Runoff Election on June 21

June 16, 2022 Clayton

Voters in Henry County will return to the polls next Tuesday, June 21, for two local primary runoffs. In addition, some statewide offices for the […]

Traffic camera photo of I-75 at state route 20 / exit 218 in May 2022 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT announces I-75 exit closure dates in McDonough

May 24, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has announced an upcoming closure of I-75 exit 218 at state route 20 in McDonough. The weekend closure is part of ongoing construction […]

Photo of SR 155 at Bill Gardner Parkway in April 2022 (Clayton Carte photo).
Luella

Georgia DOT adds funds to SR 155 widening project

May 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT continues planning work on numerous major transportation projects throughout Henry County. Most recently, the state committed $500,000 in immediate funds towards widening state […]

Photo of a Henry County transit bus with a phone screen displayed as an overlay. Phone screen has the Henry Connect app icon. (Henry County photo / Clayton Carte graphic)
Public Transit

Henry County seeking micro transit app developer

May 19, 2022 Clayton

Henry County adopted its transit master plan earlier this year. Now, the county is looking for an app developer to update the transit management software […]

Photo of Jonesboro Road at Mill Road intersection in October 2021 (Clayton Carte photo).
T-SPLOST

Board awards Jonesboro Road widening design contract

May 18, 2022 Clayton

Henry County has approved a second design contract in as many months for an upcoming road widening project. During the May 17 meeting, commissioners awarded […]

Sansone Group proposed development site plan in Locust Grove (E&A photo).
Locust Grove

Locust Grove Holds Public Hearing for Next Industrial Project

May 17, 2022 Clayton

The Locust Grove city council held a public hearing on Monday, May 16, 2022 to consider an applicant’s request for the next industrial project within […]

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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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    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2025

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