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Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell speaks before the Senate Economic Development & Tourism Committee on February 22, 2024 (Henry County photo).
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Push to Allow Casinos in Georgia Draws Support of Henry County Leader

February 24, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell was the latest this week to voice her support for casinos in Georgia. The topic advanced out of senate committee on Thursday, February 22, but it remains to be seen whether the full senate will consider the bill. […]

Photo showing Locust Grove annexation map 2024 (Georgia map).
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Locust Grove Annexation Approved in State House and Senate

February 20, 2024 Clayton

State lawmakers have approved a bill allowing for a legislative annexation in Locust Grove. If the governor signs the bill, then residents will vote in […]

Photo shows a group of school buses lined up in a parking lot (stock photo).
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State Lawmakers Introduce “Addy’s Law” at the State Capitol

February 17, 2024 Clayton

This week, state lawmakers introduced ”Addy’s Law” to change how school districts determine bus routes. The bill follows the passing of an 8-year-old girl, Adalynn […]

Photo showing Locust Grove annexation map 2024 (Georgia map).
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Locust Grove Annexation Bill Introduced in the State Senate

January 26, 2024 Clayton

Senator Rick Williams introduced the Locust Grove annexation bill on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The annexation bill is at the request of city officials to […]

Photo showing Locust Grove annexation map 2024 (Georgia map).
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Locust Grove Asks Legislators for Annexation

January 12, 2024 Clayton

About 2,500 residents could become city residents in 2025, based on an annexation request put forward by Locust Grove. The city is asking the state […]

Photo of the Georgia State Capitol at sunset (Clayton Carte photo).
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Legislators Conclude Work to Adopt New District Maps

December 11, 2023 Clayton

State lawmakers concluded their 2023 special session on Thursday, December 7. The 2023 special session was to adopt new district maps for Congress and the […]

Map showing state house districts for Henry County, dated November 28, 2023 (Georgia photo).
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Draft Map Has Two Open Georgia House Seats in 2024

November 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County voters could be choosing two new state representatives in 2024, based on a draft map published by the Georgia House. The map would result in two open house seats, one each in McDonough and Hampton. […]

Photo of the Georgia State Capitol at sunset (Clayton Carte photo).
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Lawmakers Meet Wednesday for Special Session on Redistricting

November 27, 2023 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers have a special session beginning Wednesday, November 29, on redistricting. The state must redraw its legislative maps after federal courts found the state’s […]

Photo of State Representative Lauren Daniel at May 2023 town hall meeting (Clayton Carte photo).
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Few Residents Attend State Rep Daniel’s Town Hall Meeting

May 25, 2023 Clayton

About a dozen residents attended this week’s town hall meeting hosted by State Representative Lauren Daniel. Rep. Daniel shared updates from this year’s session as […]

Map highlighting Bartow County, Forsyth County and Gwinnett County with text “school tax homestead” (map created with mapchart.net).
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A Look at 3 Counties’ School Homestead Bills

May 11, 2023 Clayton

Property tax bills have been a hot topic after residents received their tax assessment notices. Although the county government has a frozen exemption — expected […]

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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

    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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