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SPLOST V

SPLOST V is a one-cent local sales tax in Henry County. Collections fund capital projects for Henry County Government. Examples include public safety projects and transportation improvements.

Photo shows a playground with a restroom building in the background at East Hampton Community Park (Clayton Carte photo).
Hampton

East Hampton Community Park Phase III Approved to Build

May 14, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved construction for the East Hampton Community Park Phase III. The five-acre park is located on East King Road. It is […]

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 May 2025

May 12, 2025 Clayton

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 […]

Photo shows county officials and staff at the ribbon cutting for North Mt. Carmel Recreation Center on April 21, 2025 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates the County’s Newest Recreation Center

April 22, 2025 Clayton

Henry County residents can now visit the county’s newest recreation center at North Mt. Carmel Park. The county held a ribbon cutting for the new […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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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  • 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 [...]
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    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

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    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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