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Concept layout for state route 81 widening project near Lake Dow Road. Photo shows a future four-lane roadway with a divided center median. (Georgia DOT photo)
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Location & Design Approved, Right of Way to Begin on 81 Widening

April 5, 2023 Clayton

The state route 81 widening project extends between Postmaster Drive and Bethany Road. It recently received location & design approval. This is a pre-requisite to […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).
Major Projects

Two Projects to See New Funding – Comment Now Until April 14

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Two Henry County projects would see new funding under a proposed amendment to the transportation improvement program (TIP). The Atlanta Regional Commission is accepting public […]

Map showing the proposed Bethlehem Road interchange with future distribution buildings in the vicinity (Georgia DOT photo with modifications).
Locust Grove

New Exit 214 Will Help Support 10+ MSF of Industrial Space

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT recently shared the concept layout for the future Bethlehem Road interstate exit. Private developers have several upcoming projects to build new industrial space […]

Photo showing March 2023 concept layout for the I-75 interchange at Bethlehem Road (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

New Concept for Bethlehem Road Exit has Four Roundabouts

March 23, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT has shared the latest concept for the future I-75 exit at Bethlehem Road. The project is in Locust Grove. New information depicts four […]

Photo showing concept for new four-lane state route 155 following widening project. Project includes a proposed two-lane roundabout at the intersection with Henry Parkway (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

State DOT Responds to Your Comments on Widening 155

March 20, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT held a virtual open house about widening state route 155 in late 2022. The state recently published their response to residents’ comments. The […]

Photo shows the intersection of Georgia 20 / 81 at Industrial Blvd / Willow Lane. Image overlays include a Road Work Ahead sign, Georgia 20 road sign, and Georgia 81 road sign (Google photo).
Major Projects

Georgia 20 / 81 Widening Can Now Start Construction

March 13, 2023 Clayton

On March 7, the state DOT issued the notice to proceed for the Georgia 20 / 81 widening project. This means construction can now begin […]

Photo of bridge on Rock Quarry Road over the railroad (staff photo)
Major Projects

Rock Quarry Road Would See New Federal Funds Under Proposal

March 7, 2023 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission oversees federal transportation funds for projects within metro Atlanta. As part of an upcoming program update, the ARC is planning to […]

State DOT camera showing congestion on I-75 North at State Route 155 in McDonough.
Major Projects

Truck Lanes Study Results Expected in April

February 14, 2023 Clayton

Should the I-75 truck lanes extend further north? How will they impact traffic at highway 155? These are two of the questions Henry County’s truck […]

Map of the McDonough area with highlights on Mill Road and Willow Lane; overlay text says “Road Widening Grant” (Google MyMaps photo).
Major Projects

County Seeking Grant to Widen Mill Road & Willow Lane

January 18, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is seeking the state’s assistance to jumpstart work to widen Mill Road and Willow Lane. The county will be applying for a Georgia […]

Photo shows Bill Gardner Parkway with construction barrels in January 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

Two Road Projects Starting Construction in Locust Grove

January 9, 2023 Clayton

New construction barrels are going out along Bill Gardner Parkway and state route 42 in Locust Grove. The locations represent two major road projects starting […]

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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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