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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 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 […]

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).
SPLOST V

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 […]

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 […]

Satellite image showing location of Willow Lane at Bridges Road roundabout (Google photo).
SPLOST V

The Next Roundabout in McDonough Accepting Construction Bids

March 16, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is now accepting construction bids for the next roundabout in McDonough. The Willow Lane at Bridges Road intersection will see the improvement. Contractors […]

Map showing routes offering future four-lane access to the aquatic center from I-75. The primary route will be Georgia 20 to McDonough Parkway, with a secondary option from highway 155 (Google MyMaps / Clayton Carte image).
SPLOST V

Yes, the Aquatic Center Will Have Four-Lane Access Off I-75.

March 10, 2023 Clayton

This week, Henry County presented the latest site plan ahead of beginning construction on the new aquatic center. With it, they also confirmed one final […]

Aquatic Center Project Site Plan off Henry Parkway Connector as of March 2023 (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Latest Schedule Would See Aquatic Center Open By New Year’s 2025 

March 7, 2023 Clayton

The latest schedule update for the Henry County Aquatic Center estimates the venue will open by New Year’s 2025. The county previously was targeting Memorial […]

Photo shows new sidewalk under construction at Ola Elementary School, dated March 1, 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).
SPLOST V

New Sidewalk Under Construction at Ola Elementary

March 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction has began on a new sidewalk in front of Ola Elementary School. Henry County SPLOST V funds are paying for the project. The county […]

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Latest Updates

  • Map shows the streets for road resurfacing by Henry County in 2025 (Google MyMaps map).
    Henry County Approved its 2nd Major Resurfacing Contract of 2025
    June 4, 2025
  • Map shows the Henry Parkway at Henry Parkway Connector intersection and vicinity in McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    New Roundabout Approved for Construction in McDonough
    June 3, 2025
  • 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

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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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