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

Rendering showing exterior of the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Aquatic Center Cost is More Than Double the Original Budget

November 30, 2023 Clayton

The long-awaited Henry County Aquatic Center could soon start construction, if commissioners approve the extra funding to pay for it. The contractor’s proposal is more […]

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SPLOST VI

Dates Set for SPLOST VI Committee Meetings

November 15, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is beginning to plan for its next SPLOST referendum. The county has set dates for its SPLOST VI committee to meet. The committee […]

Satellite image showing East Lake Road between state routes 20 and 155 (Google Earth image).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Temporary Signal Approved on East Lake Road 

November 11, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved a bid award to install a temporary traffic signal. The new signal will be at East Lake Road and Elliott Road. […]

Map showing the location of future Henry County Fire Station 17 on Harold Drive (Henry County qPublic photo).
Public Safety

County Buys Land for Future Fire Station 17 in Stockbridge

November 8, 2023 Clayton

Henry County purchased land for future fire station 17. The new station will be located on Harold Drive in Stockbridge. […]

Photo shows architectural rendering for rebuilt fire station 5 in Hampton. Building has three vehicle bays with red brick exterior (J.R. Bowman Construction / Howell Group photo).
Public Safety

Contract Approved to Rebuild Fire Station 5 in Hampton

November 7, 2023 Clayton

Henry County has approved a contract to rebuild fire station 5 in Hampton. The new station will be at highway 20 and McDonough Street. […]

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Contract Approved for New Recreation Center at Mt Carmel Park

October 18, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved a $15.5 million contract to construct its newest recreation center. The new recreation center will be at North Mt Carmel Park. […]

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SPLOST VI

Henry County Lays Out Timeline on SPLOST VI

October 18, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is beginning to plan for its next SPLOST referendum. SPLOST is a one-cent sales tax which pays for capital projects. Voters last renewed the county’s SPLOST program in 2019. […]

Rendering showing exterior of the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Aquatic Center Taking Bids for Second Time

October 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is presently taking bids for its new aquatic center. This is the second round of bids after no contractors submitted a bid on the project in August. […]

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

New Aquatic Center and Recreation Center Bids Due in August

July 21, 2023 Clayton

Henry County has two major parks & recreation projects out for construction bids. Contractors’ proposals are due in mid-August for the new aquatic center and […]

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

Here are the SPLOST V Projects Under Construction Now

July 21, 2023 Clayton

Henry County voters approved the SPLOST V program in November 2019. The sales tax collections began in April 2020. Here’s a look at the projects […]

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