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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.

Aerial photo of West Village Parkway during construction. Photo shows a “Road Closed” sign and steam roller (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

SPLOST collections exceed $50 million during calendar year 2021

February 12, 2022 Clayton

Henry County SPLOST V collections exceeded $50 million dollars during calendar year 2021. This is believed to be the first time a one penny sales […]

Photo of ribbon cutting ceremony at fire station 6 in January 2022 (staff photo).
SPLOST V

Henry County celebrates completion of Fire Station 6 and Police Precinct

January 18, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this month, Henry County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for fire station 6 and the Fairview police precinct. The new facilities are located on […]

Photo of Bill Gardner Parkway at Lester Mill Road (special photo)
Locust Grove

New traffic light happening soon on Bill Gardner Parkway

September 30, 2021 Clayton

The four-way stop at Bill Gardner Parkway and Lester Mill Road has been effective at reducing accident rates, but also a constant source of frustration […]

Concept map for the aquatic center at the golf course option in McDonough (Henry County photo)
McDonough

Henry County considers golf course option for aquatic center

September 22, 2021 Clayton

Discussion where to locate the county’s aquatic center continued on Tuesday night, September 21, among county commissioners. The latest option presented by county staff would […]

Photo of Cherokee County Aquatic Center (Cooper Carry photo)
SPLOST V

Henry County tables design contract for aquatic center

September 8, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, September 8. During the meeting, they considered a contract for aquatic center design services. Following discussion, […]

Photo shows concept layout for renovations at Mickie D. Cochran Park (Henry County photo).
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes August 9, 2021

August 9, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on three county parks: Nash Farm, North Ola Park and Mickie D. Cochran Park. Henry Minutes is a […]

Photos of Fairview fire station 6 and police precinct build progress in June 2021. Photos show framed buildings with garage bay for fire apparatus. (J.R. Bowman Construction Co. photos)
SPLOST V

SPLOST V collections surpass $50 million dollars

June 17, 2021 Clayton

Henry County voters approved SPLOST V in November 2019. Tax collections started in April 2020. Since then, local sales tax collections surpassed expectations in 2020. […]

Road signage for SR 20 at Turner Church Road intersection improvements (Kimley Horn photo)
SPLOST V

Henry County awards two intersection projects

May 19, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners awarded two contracts for intersection projects. The board approved the items during its May 18, 2021 meeting. They include […]

Line drawing of South Ola Road extension (Henry County photo)
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes March 21, 2021

March 21, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover the bid award for the South Ola Road re-alignment, county commissioners approved changes to public comment at board meetings […]

Photo of Henry County Administration Building (J.R. Bowman Construction photo)
SPLOST V

Heritage Senior Center expansion plans

March 11, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners recently awarded the construction bid to expand Heritage Senior Center in McDonough. The SPLOST V project was planned by Commissioner Gary Barham […]

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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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