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

Photo shows Henry County elected officials and staff at the North Mt Carmel Recreation Center Groundbreaking, dated December 14, 2023 (Henry County photo).
SPLOST VI

Which of These New Buildings Should SPLOST VI Fund?

March 16, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI program is slated to be on the ballot this November, but first, the county must decide which projects to include […]

Photo shows the new center median on Bill Gardner Parkway in March 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
SPLOST VI

What Locust Grove Wants to Complete in SPLOST VI

March 12, 2024 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove has shared its draft SPLOST VI projects list. The city estimates it could receive up to $19.4 million dollars for […]

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GA General Assembly

Counties Can Ask for Six-Year T-SPLOST Under House Bill

February 28, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia House has approved a bill allowing counties to have a six-year transportation SPLOST program. Right now, T-SPLOST programs are limited to five years in length. The state senate will next consider it. […]

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

SPLOST VI Committee Meets on Tuesday in McDonough

February 25, 2024 Clayton

The SPLOST VI committee will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 27, in McDonough. They will meet at the Heritage Senior Center starting at […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Two Major Road Extensions are Now Accepting Construction Bids

February 19, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has started accepting construction bids for two major road extensions. They are the McDonough Parkway extension and Flippen Road extension. Bids are due […]

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

Where Should the County Focus its Dollars in SPLOST VI?

February 4, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is presently holding meetings to discuss the SPLOST VI program. Staff have estimated the sales tax program could generate up to $470 million […]

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Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2024

January 31, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has numerous road projects in progress through either SPLOST V or transportation SPLOST. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]

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

SPLOST VI Committee Meets on Tuesday in Locust Grove

January 21, 2024 Clayton

The SPLOST VI committee held their first meeting earlier this month. The committee next meets on Tuesday in Locust Grove. The general public is encouraged […]

Photo shows Henry County elected officials and staff at the North Mt Carmel Recreation Center Groundbreaking, dated December 14, 2023 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

County Breaks Ground on New Recreation Center at Mt Carmel

December 15, 2023 Clayton

Henry County officials and staff gathered on Thursday afternoon, December 14, at the groundbreaking for the new North Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The $15.5 million dollar venue should be complete by spring 2025. […]

Rendering showing the water park at the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Board Approved $50 Million Dollars to Build the Aquatic Center

December 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County residents can envision themselves visiting the county’s first aquatic center in two years after commissioners approved a $50 million dollar contract for its […]

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