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Major Projects

McDonough DDI undergoes late revisions

June 9, 2020 Clayton

A late change in concept has altered the upcoming plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange in McDonough. The project, located at I-75 exit 218 […]

Company logo of Ferrero
McDonough

Ferrero USA announces fall opening of a new distribution center in McDonough, Georgia

June 1, 2020 Clayton

New facility adds 250 local jobs, furthering the company‘s rapid North American expansion PARSIPPANY, N.J. June 1, 2020 – Ferrero USA, Inc., part of the […]

Ola

Change of plans on Mt. Bethel Road

May 29, 2020 Clayton

The zoning advisory board approved a variance on Thursday, May 28, that will support an applicant’s change of plans concerning thirty acres in Ola. The […]

Chart depicting population growth in Henry County from 1980 to 2019 (staff chart / Census Bureau data)
Communities and Development

Locust Grove surpasses Hampton in population estimate

May 22, 2020 Clayton

Locust Grove has surpassed Hampton to become Henry County’s third largest city in the Census Bureau’s 2019 estimates. The estimates are the last population figures […]

Front elevation for East Lake at Springdale townhomes (Moore Bass Consulting photo)
Woodland

No decision on East Lake at Springdale

May 20, 2020 Clayton

The rezoning request will be presented to the board of commissioners on Tuesday, August 18. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Those wishing to speak […]

Map of Henry County suburbs (staff photo)
Communities and Development

What is a suburb?

May 9, 2020 Clayton

This article is inspired by the YouTube video “What is a suburb?” by City Beautiful. There are several ways to define an area as either […]

Photo of Ace Hardware front elevation (Stroud and Company photo)
Communities and Development

Zoning Board to meet over Zoom on May 14

May 7, 2020 Clayton

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board met on Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held virtually over Zoom. The ZAB considered four […]

Gardner Logistics Park site plan May 2020 (Scannell Properties photo)
Locust Grove

Love’s to Open Retread and Distribution Facility in Henry County

May 5, 2020 Clayton

May 10 update: the Love’s retread and retail distribution center will be located off Colvin Drive and Davis Lake Road. The facility will be constructed […]

Map of five-mile buffer for small-box retailers (staff photo)
Communities and Development

BOC adopts small-box retailer buffer

May 5, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners implemented a new buffer for small-box discount retailers on Tuesday morning. The board of commissioners adopted a buffer radius of five miles […]

Aerial photo showing state route 20 at Turner Church Road (Georgia DOT photo)
McDonough

Future roundabout on SR 20 receives state contribution

April 7, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT has committed $500,000 in LMIG funding towards the future roundabout at state route 20 and Turner Church Road in McDonough. The project is […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).
    How Henry Schools Scored in the 2024 “School Climate” Ratings
    May 10, 2025
  • Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
    Locust Grove Hires Consultant for Downtown Master Plan
    May 9, 2025
  • Map shows the Jodeco Road widening project between I-75 and Hudson Bridge Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    County Hires the Jodeco Road Widening Design Engineer
    May 8, 2025
  • Map shows the Oak Grove Road widening project between Jodeco and Jonesboro Roads (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Oak Grove Road Widening Design Engineer Approved
    May 8, 2025
  • Map shows the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II project between North Mt. Carmel Road and Clayton County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    County Hires Design Engineer for Jonesboro Road West Widening
    May 7, 2025

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  • 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 [...]
  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2025

    February 3, 2025
    Over two billion dollars in transportation projects are happening in Henry County this decade. Here’s the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of [...]

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