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

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 January 2025

February 3, 2025 Clayton

Over two billion dollars in transportation projects are happening in Henry County this decade. Here’s the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of […]

Map shows SPLOST VI projects in Henry County, with T-SPLOST and Georgia DOT projects added for additional context (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
SPLOST VI

Second Round of SPLOST VI Road Projects Out for Design Bids

January 27, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has released a call for design proposals on three SPLOST VI road projects. This is the second round of projects to move forward. […]

Rendering shows shade structures around the outdoor water park at the Henry County aquatic center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Board Approves Shade Structures Purchase for the Aquatic Center

January 24, 2025 Clayton

Construction continues in McDonough on Henry County’s new aquatic center. The county has approved shade structures to accompany the outdoor water park. The aquatic center […]

Photo shows the aquatic center under construction in November 2024, work visible includes parking lot construction and the beginnings of a steel structure rising from the ground (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Aquatic Center Cost Change and SPLOST V Updates Approved

January 17, 2025 Clayton

Henry County approved various budget amendments to the SPLOST V program in January. Among those amendments was an aquatic center cost change. SPLOST V collections […]

Map shows the Burg Road dirt road paving project (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
SPLOST V

Contract Approved for Burg Road Dirt Road Paving in Locust Grove

January 14, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved a contract for the Burg Road dirt road paving project. The roadway connects Peeksville Road, near Locust Grove High School, and […]

Photo shows a magnet with the history of McDonough Library, and a bookshelf in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
SPLOST V

McDonough Library Hosts a Ribbon Cutting after its Renovations

January 12, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough library celebrated its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 9. The renovations included a complete overhaul of the interior, new […]

Map shows SPLOST VI projects in Henry County, with T-SPLOST and Georgia DOT projects added for additional context (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

First SPLOST VI Road Projects are Out for Design Bids

December 28, 2024 Clayton

The county voters approved SPLOST VI in November 2024. Now, less than two months later, Henry County is advertising proposals for design work on three […]

Map shows major road projects in Henry County (Clayton Carte map created with Google MyMaps).
Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects November 2024

November 8, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has various road projects in progress, paid for by SPLOST and Georgia DOT. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]

Photo shows Interstate 75 and overhead road sign with “Henry County SPLOST VI November 5, 2024” (AA Roads photo / Sign Maker by Brendon Stowe sign).
Local Elections

Henry County Voters Narrowly Approved the SPLOST VI program

November 6, 2024 Clayton

Henry County voters have narrowly approved the SPLOST VI program. This will continue the county’s local sales tax through March 2031, or six additional years. […]

Photos show the construction progress on the North Mt. Carmel Recreation Center as of September 2024 (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Mt Carmel Recreation Center Construction and Other Capital Projects

October 3, 2024 Clayton

Construction continues on Henry County’s newest recreation center at Mt. Carmel Park. Here is the latest update on the new recreation center, aquatic center and […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • 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

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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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