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

Photo shows concept layout for renovations at Mickie D. Cochran Park (Henry County photo).
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Henry Minutes August 9, 2021

August 9, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on three county parks: Nash Farm, North Ola Park and Mickie D. Cochran Park. Henry Minutes is a […]

Map shows McDonough and Locust Grove city limits in southern Henry County. The map has three properties outlined in yellow between I-75 and SR 42 north of Bethlehem Road. The Locust Grove council annexed the properties into city limits in July 2021 (Henry County qPublic photo).
Locust Grove

Henry Minutes July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover an annexation in Locust Grove, Henry County called the referendum for transportation SPLOST and the county is accepting design […]

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)
Local Elections

Henry County and Local Cities Approved T-SPLOST Projects Lists

July 7, 2021 Clayton

Transportation SPLOST continues to move closer to appearing on the November 2021 ballot. Henry County commissioners approved the draft intergovernmental agreement on Wednesday, July 7. […]

Photos of Fairview fire station 6 and police precinct build progress in June 2021. Photos show framed buildings with garage bay for fire apparatus. (J.R. Bowman Construction Co. photos)
SPLOST V

SPLOST V collections surpass $50 million dollars

June 17, 2021 Clayton

Henry County voters approved SPLOST V in November 2019. Tax collections started in April 2020. Since then, local sales tax collections surpassed expectations in 2020. […]

Road signage for SR 20 at Turner Church Road intersection improvements (Kimley Horn photo)
SPLOST V

Henry County awards two intersection projects

May 19, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners awarded two contracts for intersection projects. The board approved the items during its May 18, 2021 meeting. They include […]

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)
T-SPLOST

T-SPLOST could widen these roads

April 28, 2021 Clayton

Henry County and the four cities held a joint meeting on Thursday, April 15. The joint meeting is a pre-requisite when considering a transportation SPLOST […]

Line drawing of South Ola Road extension (Henry County photo)
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes March 21, 2021

March 21, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover the bid award for the South Ola Road re-alignment, county commissioners approved changes to public comment at board meetings […]

Photo of Henry County Administration Building (J.R. Bowman Construction photo)
SPLOST V

Heritage Senior Center expansion plans

March 11, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners recently awarded the construction bid to expand Heritage Senior Center in McDonough. The SPLOST V project was planned by Commissioner Gary Barham […]

Photo of Cherokee County Aquatic Center (Cooper Carry photo)
SPLOST V

Henry County selects Jodeco Road for aquatic center site

March 9, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved site selection for the county’s upcoming aquatic center during their March 9 meeting. Commissioners opted to build in the Bridges at […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

BOC approves SPLOST budget amendments

February 3, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved various SPLOST budget amendments on February 2. The majority of amendments will increase available funding for road resurfacing. The funds are […]

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