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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.

Architectural rendering showing a large indoor pool and outdoor pool for the aquatic center (Henry County photo).
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Neighbors Upset over New Aquatic Center Parking Lot

February 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is planning to construct a new aquatic center on a portion of Cotton Fields golf course in McDonough. The neighbors aren’t happy about […]

Rendering showing the water park at the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
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Henry County & McDonough Adopt Aquatic Center Agreement

February 16, 2023 Clayton

Henry County and McDonough have approved an aquatic center intergovernmental agreement. The agreement addresses permitting for the new structure. Voters approved SPLOST V in 2019. […]

Construction document showing the roundabout plan at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road (Henry County photo).
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Roundabout Begins Work, Water Line Cost on Racetrack Road

February 10, 2023 Clayton

Construction began this week, February 6-10, for a new roundabout in McDonough. In addition, Henry County and HCWA approved the cost of a water line […]

Aerial photo showing state route 20 at Turner Church Road roundabout (Henry County photo).
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SPLOST Sales Tax Collections Surpass $57 Million Dollars in 2022

February 3, 2023 Clayton

Henry County SPLOST sales tax collections surpassed $57 million dollars during 2022. The county’s transportation SPLOST program collected another $40 million during its first nine […]

Construction document showing the roundabout plan at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road (Henry County photo).
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Racetrack Road to receive new service station, new roundabout

December 11, 2022 Clayton

The intersection of Racetrack Road at Iris Lake Road in McDonough will soon see major changes. In addition to a new service station under construction, […]

Concept layout for North Ola Road SPLOST sidewalks project (Henry County photo).
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Board approves Peeksville Road, North Ola Road SPLOST projects

November 1, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved contracts for two local SPLOST projects during their October 18 meeting. The projects are located on Peeksville Road and North Ola […]

Photo showing the intersection of state route 155 at Greenwood Industrial with a new traffic signal (Clayton Carte photo).
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SR 155 at Greenwood traffic signal activates on Thursday, Oct. 27

October 25, 2022 Clayton

The new traffic signal at state route 155 and Greenwood Industrial activates later this week. Activating the new light is scheduled for Thursday, October 27. […]

Signs and striping plan for Racetrack Road at Iris Lake roundabout (Henry County photo).
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Racetrack Road at Iris Lake roundabout accepting construction bids

August 3, 2022 Clayton

Henry County is presently accepting construction bids for a new roundabout at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake in McDonough. The SPLOST V program is paying […]

Concept photo of corporate wedding venue at Nash Farm Park (Henry County photo).
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Henry County accepting park improvement bids

April 14, 2022 Clayton

Henry County is accepting construction bids for two park improvement projects. The projects consist of building a corporate/ wedding pavilion at Nash Farm Park and […]

Concept rendering for Henry County Aquatic Center at Cotton Fields Golf Course (Henry County photo).
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Commissioners to consider vote on moving aquatic center location

March 30, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners next meet on Tuesday morning, April 5. The morning meeting includes discussion and a possible vote whether to move the county’s aquatic […]

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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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