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Proposed layout of new I-75 exit at Bethlehem Road
Locust Grove

Bethlehem Road IJR approved by Federal Highway Administration

November 26, 2018 Clayton

Plans to construct a new interstate exit at Bethlehem Road have been approved by the federal highway administration. The interchange justification report was approved in […]

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SPLOST budget updates for September 2018

September 27, 2018 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST program provides funds for capital projects and transportation improvements through the collection of a local one-percent sales tax. An update to […]

Proposed layout of new I-75 exit at Bethlehem Road
Locust Grove

I-75 exit at Bethlehem Road IJR submitted to FHWA

September 24, 2018 Clayton

Great news! The proposed I-75 exit at Bethlehem Road has taken a big step forward after the interchange justification report was submitted to the federal […]

Major Projects

State Route 42 widening in Stockbridge buying right of way

September 9, 2018 Clayton

The US 23 / SR 42 widening in Stockbridge is now purchasing right of way for the 2.2 mile project. The project extends from SR […]

Major Projects

McDonough Parkway southwest approved for construction

August 22, 2018 Clayton

The Henry County BOC recently approved the construction contract for the McDonough Parkway extension. This will be the southwest segment connecting SR 20 / 81 […]

Georgia State Route 81 road sign
Locust Grove

Highlights from SPLOST V District I Meeting

August 14, 2018 Clayton

The SPLOST V committee met on Thursday, August 9, at the Locust Grove Senior Center to highlight completed SPLOST IV projects and consider new projects […]

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Locust Grove

Locust Grove partners with GDOT to improve evening bottleneck

February 25, 2018 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove and the Georgia Department of Transportation have partnered to provide improvements along Bill Gardner Parkway and State Route 42. Work […]

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Major Projects

Henry County set to receive $11.6 million from TIP Solicitation

December 29, 2017 Clayton

Earlier this year, Henry County submitted five road widening projects for consideration to receive federal funds. Those projects were: Rock Quarry Road from Eagles Landing […]

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Western Parallel Connector plans shown at Open House

December 22, 2017 Clayton

In December 2017, residents were invited to see plans for the Western Parallel Connector and provide feedback to GDOT staff. The connector will be a […]

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GDOT Part 5: The Diverging Diamond Interchange

October 13, 2017 Clayton

This is part 5 and the final installment of the GDOT projects series after a joint meeting between Georgia Department of Transportation project managers and […]

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Latest Updates

  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
    Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29
    May 23, 2025
  • Image shows the Henry County Water Authority board, General Manager Tony Carnell and former General Manager Lindy Farmer at the Farmer Reservoir dedication in May 2025 (HCWA photo).
    HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
    May 21, 2025
  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 2025

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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 [...]
  • 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 [...]

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