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Map showing McDonough to Stockbridge local bus route as part of the transit master plan final recommendations (Henry County transit plan photo)
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Henry County accepts funds for new bus route, road projects

January 4, 2023 Clayton

Henry County will soon have a new bus route serving McDonough and Stockbridge following acceptance of federal funds during the January 4 meeting. Henry County […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project at Postmaster Drive (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Comment Deadline Tuesday for Widening State Route 81

December 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is accepting public comments through this Tuesday, December 20, for widening state route 81. The project extends between Postmaster Drive in McDonough and […]

Concept photo showing the state route 20 widening project at McDonough Parkway (Georgia DOT photo).
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Georgia DOT approves state route 20 widening

December 17, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract for the state route 20 widening project. The project extends between I-75 and Phillips Drive in McDonough. When […]

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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Open House Tuesday for State Route 81 widening

December 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT invites the public to an open house this Tuesday, December 6, to learn more about the future widening of state route 81 in […]

Concept showing the state route 155 widening project north of I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
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State Route 155 Comments Deadline on Friday

December 1, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently accepting public comments on the widening of state route 155 in McDonough. The state is taking comments until this Friday, December […]

Map showing road projects in Locust Grove as of November 2022 (OpenStreetMap photo).
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Updates on Locust Grove Road Projects November 2022

November 22, 2022 Clayton

Several road projects are on the horizon within Locust Grove. Here are the latest updates as of November 2022. SR 42 at Marketplace Blvd Locust […]

Excerpts showing portions of the concept layouts for three major road projects: widening state routes 42, 81 and 155 (Georgia DOT photos).
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Let Georgia DOT Know Your Thoughts on Widening State Routes

November 9, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently hosting three public open houses to receive feedback on upcoming roadway projects within Henry County. Each open house is available online […]

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).
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Georgia DOT Shares Concept for the State Route 155 Widening

October 24, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now presenting for the first time a concept layout for the future widening of state route 155. The project extends between I-75 […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
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State Route 81 widening phase II looking at 2024 design start

October 4, 2022 Clayton

In fall 2021, Henry County applied for federal funds to assist in project costs for the second phase of widening state route 81. The county […]

Construction plan showing new lanes and road striping for I-75 exit 212 modifications (Locust Grove photo).
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Locust Grove approves I-75 exit 212 upgrade

September 16, 2022 Clayton

Motorists will soon see road work after the city of Locust Grove approved a contract for I-75 exit 212 modifications. All construction is expected to […]

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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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