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Aerial photo of Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCWA photo)
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Water Authority Receives Approval to Refinance its Bond Debt

January 8, 2021 Clayton

Commissioners approved the water authority’s refinance plan on Wednesday, January 6. The board previously denied the water authority’s request in December. The board’s approval allows […]

Photo of filled pothole on New Morn Drive with grass and a fence in the background (special photo)
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SDS agreement includes road tax, McDonough fire tax

December 29, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners held a special called meeting on Tuesday, December 29, to adopt the latest revisions to the service delivery strategy (SDS) agreement. State […]

Photo of trucks on I-75 at I-675 during express lanes construction (Trucks.com photo/ Brian Hadden)
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TAG holds first meeting, sets 2021 schedule

December 22, 2020 Clayton

Henry County’s newly formed transportation advisory group (TAG) held its first meeting on November 16, 2020. The board of commissioners approved the group’s formation in […]

Photo of planned Hampton skate park (American Ramp Company photo)
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Parks Upgrades Approved in Hampton, Fairview

December 10, 2020 Clayton

The Hampton city council and Henry County Board of Commissioners approved upgrades at local parks in December. The improvements cover McBrayer Park and Hidden Valley […]

Aerial photo of Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCWA photo)
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Board Denied Water Authority Plan to Refinance Bond Debt

December 2, 2020 Clayton

On Tuesday, December 1, Henry County commissioners voted 3-3 to deny the water authority’s ability to pay off existing bond debt through new bonds at […]

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Colvin Drive closed beginning Monday, November 30, for roadwork

November 29, 2020 Clayton

A portion of Colvin Drive will be closed beginning on Monday, November 30, based on information shared late Sunday night by the city of Locust […]

Aerial photo of I-75 exit 205 / state route 16 (staff photo)
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Job announcement in Jackson to create nearly 400 positions

November 17, 2020 Clayton

Governor Kemp announced on Tuesday, November 17, that MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. will open a Southeastern U.S. manufacturing and distribution hub in Butts County, creating nearly […]

Photo of I-75 South Metro Express Lanes toll prices in October 2020 (SRTA photo)
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Express lanes reach $4.00 in the afternoons

October 29, 2020 Clayton

Many residents have commented on social media or messaged the page asking about higher-than-normal pricing this month on the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes. Toll […]

Photo of McDonough staff installing a solar powered light outside McDonough Fire Station 51 (city photo)
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Solar lights to be installed in McDonough

October 22, 2020 Clayton

The McDonough city council approved a plan on Monday night to install solar lights within the city. City administrator Preston Dorsey stated his goal is […]

Aerial photo of Avalon Park bandstand (staff photo)
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New bandstand to be constructed at Alexander Park

October 20, 2020 Clayton

The city of McDonough approved a contract earlier this month to construct a new bandstand at Alexander Park West off Jonesboro Road. The design will […]

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