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Photo shows I-75 North at the Express Lanes Entrance Ahead sign in McDonough, Henry County (AARoads photo).
Major Projects

State DOT Commits Funding to Upgrade I-75 in Henry County

July 18, 2024 Clayton

A top concern among Henry County residents — the daily traffic congestion on I-75 — is receiving some attention from state leaders. Georgia DOT has […]

Photo shows the concept layout for the SR 36 Connector, a new two-lane road to better align state route 36 through downtown Jackson (Georgia DOT photo).
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SR 36 Connector Approved for Construction in Jackson

July 9, 2024 Clayton

A new road looking to better route state route 36 through downtown Jackson can start construction. Georgia DOT accepted construction bids for the SR 36 […]

Map showing a concept layout for the Peeksville Road extension in Locust Grove (city photo).
Major Projects

Locust Grove Selected for State Grant to Build New Road

July 7, 2024 Clayton

Locust Grove will receive $4 million dollars from the state towards its upcoming Peeksville Road extension. The new road will improve street connectivity in the […]

Photo shows a single-point urban interchange off I-264 in Kentucky (Kentucky photo).
Major Projects

$103M Dollar Interchange Rebuild Can Start Construction in Conyers

July 7, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved construction to start on a new single-point urban interchange on I-20 in Conyers. The project’s construction is expected to be complete […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT Approved $44.7M to Build A New Four-Lane Road

July 5, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved the construction contract for the western parallel connector, a new four-lane road beside I-75 in Stockbridge. The new road will provide […]

Photo of Jonesboro Road at Mill Road intersection in October 2021 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

The County Hires a Design Firm for Mill Road Widening, Phase II

June 27, 2024 Clayton

Henry County hired an engineering company to design a future widening project. The Mill Road widening, phase II, extends between Peachtree Peddler’s flea market and […]

Photo shows I-75 South at the split with I-85 South in Atlanta (AARoads photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT Approved a $43.4M Resurfacing Contract for I-75

June 17, 2024 Clayton

A major resurfacing contract will result in overnight work for a key section of Interstate 75 during the remainder of 2024 and into next year. […]

Map showing SPLOST VI committee-recommended transportation projects (Henry County map).
Major Projects

The SPLOST Committee Makes Its Project Recommendations

June 11, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI committee has made its project recommendations for the upcoming sales tax program. The project list now goes to the board […]

Photo of road work ahead sign in a work zone (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2024

May 6, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has various road projects in progress, paid for by SPLOST collections. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT is Now Accepting Construction Bids for the WPC

April 26, 2024 Clayton

The state DOT has started to accept construction bids for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane highway beside I-75 in […]

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  • Map shows the Henry Parkway at Henry Parkway Connector intersection and vicinity in McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    New Roundabout Approved for Construction in McDonough
    June 3, 2025
  • Map shows the location of county and city offices across Henry County, with the text “Meetings This Week” in a speech bubble (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 2, 2025
    June 1, 2025
  • 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

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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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