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Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
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The McDonough Parkway Final Segment Can Begin Construction

April 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved a construction contract to build the final segment of McDonough Parkway. When complete, this will finish a long-awaited bypass around downtown […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

The Five Projects on the County’s Application for Federal Funds

March 27, 2024 Clayton

Every two to three years, counties and cities in metro Atlanta can nominate transportation projects to receive federal funds. Here are five projects Henry County […]

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

County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector

March 16, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is presently acquiring the last right of way for the western parallel connector. Construction on the new road plans to start later this year. When complete, the four-lane road will provide an alternate route to Interstate 75 in Stockbridge. […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Two Major Road Extensions are Now Accepting Construction Bids

February 19, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has started accepting construction bids for two major road extensions. They are the McDonough Parkway extension and Flippen Road extension. Bids are due […]

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

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2024

January 31, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has numerous road projects in progress through either SPLOST V or transportation SPLOST. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]

Photo of Bethlehem Road overpass with custom road sign overlay (Google Maps photo / Signmaker sign)
Major Projects

New Estimate for Bethlehem Exit is One Quarter-Billion Dollars

January 2, 2024 Clayton

The future Bethlehem Road exit has a new cost estimate which could leave many speechless at its price tag. Georgia DOT is now estimating construction to cost $232 million dollars. When considering other cost factors, like design and right of way, the total estimate exceeds one quarter-billion dollars. […]

Photo shows wood framing for new apartments under construction (stock photo).
Major Projects

Four Topics to Watch in 2024

January 2, 2024 Clayton

Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, here are four topics to watch throughout the year. If you haven’t done so already, consider subscribing to […]

Aerial photo showing Argento at the Bridges construction in September 2023 (Sterling Construction Corporation photo).
Major Projects

Open House Happening Now for New Four-Lane Road

October 16, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT is hosting an open house this month for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane road beside I-75. Construction […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
Major Projects

Henry County Approved a State Agreement for Widening Projects

October 15, 2023 Clayton

Henry County may proceed forward on two widening projects after approving a state agreement to receive funding. The county’s next step will be to hire a civil engineering firm to design the projects. […]

Photo of State Route 42 at Marketplace Blvd. Locust Grove awarded a construction bid for a new signal in December 2021 (Google Streetview photo).
Major Projects

State Approved Funds for Next Phase to Widen Highway 42

September 18, 2023 Clayton

A portion of state route 42 is under construction now in Locust Grove, but city officials aren’t done working to provide traffic congestion. The city […]

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Latest Updates

  • Map shows the streets for road resurfacing by Henry County in 2025 (Google MyMaps map).
    Henry County Approved its 2nd Major Resurfacing Contract of 2025
    June 4, 2025
  • 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

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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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