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Map showing the location of a future Henry County fire station on Florence McGarity Blvd in McDonough (OpenStreetMap photo).
Public Safety

New Ambulance Bay planned for Florence McGarity Blvd

November 15, 2022 Clayton

Update: Henry County has closed the proposal with no award. Henry County is looking to build a new ambulance bay off Florence McGarity Blvd in […]

Streetview photo of new District 4 Police Precinct on highway 42 (Google photo).
Public Safety

Henry County buys Hwy 42 building for District 4 Police Precinct

September 8, 2022 Clayton

In 2019, Henry County allocated funds in SPLOST V to build four police precincts. During the September 2022 board meeting, commissioners approved the purchase of […]

Photo of Henry County Police Vehicles (Henry County photo)
Public Safety

Henry County buys 150 new police vehicles, 3 ambulance chassis

August 3, 2022 Clayton

Henry County board members approved the purchase of 150 new police vehicles during the August 2 meeting. The police utility intercepts will cost the county […]

Photo of Henry County School buses arriving at school (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

McDonough approves school zone speed limit cameras

April 21, 2022 Clayton

The city of McDonough will soon join Henry County by installing speed limit cameras within school zones. The city council approved an agreement for the […]

Photo of Frank Trammer with Stockbridge city hall in background (special photo)
People

Stockbridge appoints Frank Trammer new police chief

September 21, 2021 Clayton

The city of Stockbridge welcomes Frank Trammer as the new police chief. Trammer is expected to take office before October 4, 2021. The experienced decorated […]

Photo of three Henry County fire engines at North Ola Park (staff photo)
Public Safety

BOC approves supplemental pay for fire department, new vehicles

September 8, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, September 8. During their meeting, they approved new supplemental pay for fire department ambulance personnel. The […]

Photo of the top of a police car (stock photo).
Public Safety

Stockbridge Approved Bonds for Police Department Start-Up

February 11, 2021 Clayton

The Stockbridge city council held their meeting on Monday, February 8. The council considered and approved the bonding of three million dollars for police department […]

Photo of the top of a police car (stock photo).
Public Safety

Stockbridge to hold town hall meeting concerning city police services

December 2, 2020 Clayton

The city of Stockbridge has announced a town hall meeting to discuss city police services. The possibility of starting a city police department has been […]

Photo of ladder truck and heavy rescue (Henry County Fire Dept photo)
Public Safety

Henry County approves lease for new fire department apparatus

September 16, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners voted on Tuesday, September 15, to approve lease agreements for new apparatus in the Henry County Fire Department. The vehicles replace a […]

Photo of Rescue 12 (staff photo)
Public Safety

BOC Approved Purchase for New Ambulances

April 8, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved the purchase of six new ambulances at their April 7 meeting. The new vehicles require a 12–13 month build timeline and […]

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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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