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Photo showing tennis courts at Richard Craig Park in McDonough (Explore Georgia photo).
Parks and Recreation

McDonough Approved Funds for Repairs at Richard Craig Park

March 13, 2023 Clayton

Photos of damaged doors, rusted toilet seats and missing locks prompted the McDonough council to authorize immediate funds for repairs at Richard Craig Park. Council […]

Photo showing a park concept plan with baseball fields, water feature and tennis courts (Perez Planning photo).
Parks and Recreation

1974: Its Time to Update the Master Parks Plan

January 19, 2023 Clayton

Henry County last developed a master parks plan in 1974. After more than two years of discussion about the topic, that will change in 2023. […]

Photo showing Heritage Park concept with green space in the place of the current historic village (Clayton Carte photo).
Parks and Recreation

Residents express disapproval of Heritage Park concept

October 21, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this month, about forty county residents joined Henry County staff at the Heritage Park town hall meeting to discuss the park’s future. Specifically, residents […]

Photo of historic train at Heritage Park with cover text “Heritage Park Town Hall” (Clayton Carte photo).
Announcements

Your involvement is needed! Heritage Park Town Hall in October

August 17, 2022 Clayton

Henry County Parks & Recreation will host a town hall meeting in October to discuss the future of Heritage Park. The meeting will be on […]

Photo of a baseball diamond. Photo shows chain link fencing in the foreground with the baseball diamond visible through the fence. Baseball diamond is a Little League size field. (special photo)
Parks and Recreation

Park Improvements accept Construction Bids

August 8, 2022 Clayton

Henry County has four parks & recreation projects accepting bids during the month of August. They include new fencing at North Ola Park, and a […]

Photo of soccer fields at North Mt Carmel Park (Google Images / Christine Braaten photo)
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on the district two recreation center, improvements to Mickie D. Cochran Park and upgrades to the Village Park […]

Master plan for Nash Farm (Henry County photo)
Parks and Recreation

Henry County tables parks master plan, awards Nash Farm sprinkler system

September 1, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners considered two agenda items for parks & recreation on Tuesday morning. The board voted to approve the installation of a fire sprinkler […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • 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

Have You Read?

  • 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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