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SPLOST stands for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The program funds capital projects in Henry County.

Photo shows a playground with a restroom building in the background at East Hampton Community Park (Clayton Carte photo).
Hampton

East Hampton Community Park Phase III Approved to Build

May 14, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved construction for the East Hampton Community Park Phase III. The five-acre park is located on East King Road. It is […]

Construction plan shows a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road in Hampton (city document).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Hampton Approved Construction for a New Roundabout on McDonough Street

May 14, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved construction plans for a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road. The project is near the Fortson Library […]

Map shows the East Atlanta Road widening project between Fairview Road and Rex Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

East Atlanta Road Widening Design Engineer Approved by the County

May 12, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the East Atlanta Road widening project. The project will extend from Fairview Road to Rex Road. […]

Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

May 12, 2025 Clayton

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 […]

Map shows the Jodeco Road widening project between I-75 and Hudson Bridge Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

County Hires the Jodeco Road Widening Design Engineer

May 8, 2025 Clayton

The Jodeco Road widening project can now begin design work after Henry County hired a design engineer. The design work will be paid for by […]

Map shows the Oak Grove Road widening project between Jodeco and Jonesboro Roads (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

Oak Grove Road Widening Design Engineer Approved

May 8, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the Oak Grove Road widening project. The design work will be paid for by SPLOST VI. […]

Map shows the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II project between North Mt. Carmel Road and Clayton County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

County Hires Design Engineer for Jonesboro Road West Widening

May 7, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II, project. The widening project will extend from North Mt. […]

Photo shows Google streetview of Eagles Landing Parkway near Country Club Drive (Google photo).
Major Projects

The Eagles Landing Parkway and Major Roads Resurfacing Approved

May 6, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved a construction contract to resurface Eagles Landing Parkway and other major roads within the county. The contract is part of three […]

Photo shows an architectural rendering for the Locust Grove tag office (Henry County photo).
SPLOST VI

County is Accepting Bids to Build Locust Grove Tag Office

April 28, 2025 Clayton

Henry County is now accepting construction bids to build the Locust Grove tag office. It will be located on Tanger Blvd. The project is being […]

Map shows the streets for road resurfacing by Henry County in 2025 (Google MyMaps map).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Henry County Issues a Resurfacing Bid for 103 Roads

April 24, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has published a resurfacing bid for 103 roads. This contract will cover roads in districts 2, 3 and 4. The county has another […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 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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