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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.

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Photo shows group of elected officials and county staff at the Nash Farm Park event pavilion ribbon cutting in June 2023 (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

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).
SPLOST V

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 […]

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