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

Photo shows group of elected officials and county staff at the Nash Farm Park event pavilion ribbon cutting in June 2023 (Henry County photo).
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Ribbon Cut on New Event Pavilion in Nash Farm Park

June 9, 2023 Clayton

Henry County officials and staff gathered Thursday at Nash Farm Park to celebrate the opening of a new event pavilion. The park is located off […]

Image shows construction cover sheet and site layout for the new Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
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County is Now Accepting Construction Bids for Aquatic Center

June 1, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is now accepting construction bids for the new aquatic center. The venue, to be built in McDonough, is the headline project of the […]

Photo showing the Nash Farm Event Pavilion in the background (Henry County Parks photo).
Parks and Recreation

Architect Search for Next Phase at Nash Farm Park

May 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is searching for an architect for the next phase of improvements at Nash Farm Park. The new corporate event / wedding pavilion finished […]

Streetview looking down a dirt surface Selfridge Road in Hampton (Google photo).
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County Approved the Selfridge Road Paving next to Airport

May 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved the paving of Selfridge Road in Hampton. The presently dirt road is next to Atlanta Speedway Airport. SPLOST IV funds are paying […]

Photo showing renovation plans and construction equipment for Mickie D. Cochran Park Renovations in district 4 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Board Approved Mickie Cochran Playground, Path Lighting

May 4, 2023 Clayton

Progress continues on the renovations at Mickie D Cochran Park. In recent weeks, the county approved purchases for the new playground equipment and path lighting. […]

Satellite image showing location of Willow Lane at Bridges Road roundabout (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Board Approved the Bridges at Willow Roundabout

May 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction will begin this summer on a new roundabout in McDonough. Henry County approved the Bridges at Willow Lane roundabout during their May 2 meeting. […]

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

Mt Carmel Recreation Center Look to Start Construction This Year

April 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County hired an architect in June 2021 to design the new Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The county anticipates construction will begin before the end […]

Photo showing Peeksville Road at Sunset Drive street sign (Henry County photo).
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Better Travel from Locust Grove to Ola When This is Complete

April 12, 2023 Clayton

On Tuesday, April 11, local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of Peeksville Road dirt road paving. The corridor aims to provide […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
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Agreement Covers the New Bridge Design for McDonough Parkway

April 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved a supplemental agreement for design services during the March 21 board meeting. The agreement covers the updated bridge design for McDonough Parkway. […]

Photo showing renovation plans and construction equipment for Mickie D. Cochran Park Renovations in district 4 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

County Making Renovations at Mickie Cochran Park in Stockbridge

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Henry County held a groundbreaking ceremony in March for Mickie D. Cochran Park renovations in Stockbridge. The project will be complete this fall. SPLOST V […]

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