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

Map of possible Aquatic Center locations (staff photo)
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No decision on Aquatic Center site

February 2, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 2. The board made no decision in the ongoing discussion to select a site for […]

Photo of pavilion and playground at Mickie D. Cochran Park in Stockbridge (Visit Henry County photo)
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County Seeking Architects for Two Park Projects

January 29, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting proposals from qualified vendors for architectural design services on two park projects. The county is also accepting bids to renovate a […]

Map of possible Aquatic Center locations (staff photo)
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Board to revisit Aquatic Center location

January 29, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners will revisit the topic of selecting a location for the county’s aquatic center during their meeting on Tuesday, February 2. The commission […]

Concept layout for Jonesboro Road Park (staff photo)
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McDonough approves bid for Jonesboro Road Park

January 28, 2021 Clayton

The McDonough city council held a special called meeting on January 22, 2021. During the meeting, the council approved a construction contract for Jonesboro Road […]

Construction plan for Mill Road at Mt. Carmel Road roundabout (Henry County photo)
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Mill Road roundabout accepting construction bids

January 26, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting bids for a new roundabout at the intersection of Mill Road and Mt. Carmel Road. Purchasing bids from qualified vendors are […]

April 2020 photo of site demolition at Fairview Public Safety Complex (Mark B. photo)
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Board approves new Fairview park, sidewalks

January 26, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved two contracts for park improvements in Fairview during their meeting on January 20, 2021. Earlier in the month, […]

Photo of soccer fields at North Mt Carmel Park (Google Images / Christine Braaten photo)
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Architect Sought for District II Recreation Center

January 8, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting bids to hire an architect for the upcoming district II recreation center. The recreation center will be located at North Mt […]

Photo of swimmer in a lap in a pool (Pexels photo)
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BOC splits in selecting aquatic center site

January 6, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners discussed site selection for the county’s planned aquatic center during their meeting on Wednesday, January 6. The venue headlines the SPLOST V […]

Photo of trucks on I-75 at I-675 during express lanes construction (Trucks.com photo/ Brian Hadden)
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TAG holds first meeting, sets 2021 schedule

December 22, 2020 Clayton

Henry County’s newly formed transportation advisory group (TAG) held its first meeting on November 16, 2020. The board of commissioners approved the group’s formation in […]

Map of East Lake Road at Airline Road (Henry County photo)
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BOC approves East Lake at Airline, district III design contracts

December 1, 2020 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved design contracts for several transportation improvements as part of the consent agenda on December 1. The contracts include […]

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