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

Concept rendering for Henry County Aquatic Center at Cotton Fields Golf Course (Henry County photo).
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Commissioners to consider vote on moving aquatic center location

March 30, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners next meet on Tuesday morning, April 5. The morning meeting includes discussion and a possible vote whether to move the county’s aquatic […]

Aerial photo of West Village Parkway during construction. Photo shows a “Road Closed” sign and steam roller (Henry County photo).
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SPLOST collections exceed $50 million during calendar year 2021

February 12, 2022 Clayton

Henry County SPLOST V collections exceeded $50 million dollars during calendar year 2021. This is believed to be the first time a one penny sales […]

Location of planned transportation projects in Locust Grove. Photo shows highway 42 between Bill Gardner Parkway and Marketplace Blvd, and Bill Gardner Parkway west of I-75 (Locust Grove photo).
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Locust Grove receives Aa bond rating ahead of T-SPLOST bond sale

February 8, 2022 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove announced they received a Aa bond rating ahead of an upcoming T-SPLOST bond sale. Bond ratings measure the city’s financial […]

Photo of ribbon cutting ceremony at fire station 6 in January 2022 (staff photo).
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Henry County celebrates completion of Fire Station 6 and Police Precinct

January 18, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this month, Henry County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for fire station 6 and the Fairview police precinct. The new facilities are located on […]

Photo of a four-lane road in Georgia with a custom road sign overlay “Henry County T-SPLOST November 2, 2021” (Georgia DOT photo / Sign Maker by Brendon Strowe)
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Voters approve transportation SPLOST in Henry County

November 8, 2021 Clayton

Henry County voters approved transportation SPLOST during the November 2021 election. The new sales tax program will start next year. Proceeds will fund transportation projects […]

Photo of Bill Gardner Parkway at Lester Mill Road (special photo)
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New traffic light happening soon on Bill Gardner Parkway

September 30, 2021 Clayton

The four-way stop at Bill Gardner Parkway and Lester Mill Road has been effective at reducing accident rates, but also a constant source of frustration […]

Concept map for the aquatic center at the golf course option in McDonough (Henry County photo)
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Henry County considers golf course option for aquatic center

September 22, 2021 Clayton

Discussion where to locate the county’s aquatic center continued on Tuesday night, September 21, among county commissioners. The latest option presented by county staff would […]

Photo of Jodeco Road with four lanes and a center median (Henry County photo)
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Henry Chamber announces T-SPLOST town halls

September 16, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce invites residents to attend one of several upcoming T-SPLOST town halls. The T-SPLOST town halls will be available in […]

Photo of Cherokee County Aquatic Center (Cooper Carry photo)
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Henry County tables design contract for aquatic center

September 8, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, September 8. During the meeting, they considered a contract for aquatic center design services. Following discussion, […]

Photo of a four-lane road in Georgia with a custom road sign overlay “Henry County T-SPLOST November 2, 2021” (Georgia DOT photo / Sign Maker by Brendon Strowe)
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Previewing Hampton and Locust Grove transportation SPLOST projects

August 20, 2021 Clayton

Voters in Henry County will decide later this year whether to approve transportation SPLOST. Here is a preview of proposed transportation SPLOST projects in Hampton […]

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