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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 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 […]

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 Henry County elected officials and county management at the Mt. Carmel Recreation Center Topping-Out Ceremony on April 29, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
Parks and Recreation

County Celebrates the Topping-Out at Mt. Carmel Recreation Center

April 29, 2024 Clayton

Henry County’s next recreation center is one step closer to completion, following the topping-out ceremony on April 29. The new Mt. Carmel Recreation Center is […]

Area map of Flippen Road extension (Henry County photo)
SPLOST V

The Flippen Road Extension Can Now Start Construction

April 11, 2024 Clayton

Motorists dropping their kids off at the Dutchtown schools can look forward to another option coming soon. Henry County commissioners approved the construction bid for […]

Photo shows county elected officials and staff at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Henry County Aquatic Center (Clayton Carte photo).
Parks and Recreation

Henry County Celebrates Groundbreaking for the Aquatic Center

March 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the new aquatic center. The new venue is the county’s largest project in SPLOST V. […]

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 of road work ahead sign in a work zone (Georgia DOT photo)
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 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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Latest Updates

  • Map shows the location of county and city offices across Henry County, with the text “Meetings This Week” in a speech bubble (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 2, 2025
    June 1, 2025
  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
    Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29
    May 23, 2025
  • Image shows the Henry County Water Authority board, General Manager Tony Carnell and former General Manager Lindy Farmer at the Farmer Reservoir dedication in May 2025 (HCWA photo).
    HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
    May 21, 2025
  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025

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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 [...]
  • Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).

    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

    April 18, 2025
    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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