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

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 […]

Photo shows Peeksville Road under construction for dirt road paving paid for by SPLOST V (Henry County photo).
SPLOST IV

Board Approved Contract to Pave Knight Drive in Union Grove

September 28, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved the paving of Knight Drive. The road connects SR 155 and Crumbley Road in Union Grove. The project was part of […]

Photo shows a construction crew pouring concrete for a new sidewalk on a residential street (city of Brookhaven photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Henry County Approved $5.9 Million for a New Sidewalk

September 18, 2024 Clayton

Henry County approved the construction bid for an upcoming sidewalk project in Fairview. The project will cost the county $5.9 million, almost double the original […]

Photo shows the Google Streetview for East Lake Road at Airline Road (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

County Places Out for Bid a New Signal at East Lake & Airline

August 28, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is now advertising construction bids for a new traffic signal at East Lake Road and Airline Road. Construction bids close in mid-September. The […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).
Major Projects

What’s Happened on the Upcoming Rock Quarry Road Widening

August 23, 2024 Clayton

Henry County continues its preparations for the upcoming Rock Quarry Road widening project. This month, the county commissioners approved the project’s utility relocation costs. At […]

Aerial photo shows construction in progress on the McDonough Parkway at SR 155 in August 2024 (Henry County photo) with insert map showing the photo’s location relative to McDonough (Clayton Carte / MHF News map).
Major Projects

Construction Has Started on the McDonough Parkway North

August 19, 2024 Clayton

Construction is now underway to build the McDonough Parkway North Bypass. This new road is the first major project to start construction through Henry County […]

Photo shows the exterior of the McDonough Library (Clayton Carte photo).
SPLOST V

Photos: the McDonough Library Reopens Following a Renovation

August 15, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough Library has reopened following a major renovation. Check out some photos of the new space! The renovation was paid for by a state […]

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).
SPLOST VI

Henry County Approved Call for SPLOST VI Vote this November

August 1, 2024 Clayton

Voters will be asked to consider renewing the county’s SPLOST program this November. Henry County formally called for the SPLOST VI vote during its July […]

Photo shows a dual-lane roundabout and overhead road sign with “Henry County SPLOST VI November 5, 2024” (special photo / Sign Maker by Brendon Stowe sign).
SPLOST VI

Henry County and Cities Have Joint Meeting for SPLOST VI

July 2, 2024 Clayton

How much tax revenue should Henry County and each city receive from SPLOST VI was the topic of last Thursday’s joint meeting. The local elected […]

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).
SPLOST VI

Henry County and Cities to Hold Joint SPLOST VI Meeting

June 23, 2024 Clayton

Henry County and the four cities will hold a joint meeting this week to discuss SPLOST VI. The meeting will be at the county office […]

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