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T-SPLOST

T-SPLOST is a proposed one-cent sales tax in Henry County. If approved, collections would be dedicated to transportation projects.

Construction plan shows a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road in Hampton (city document).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Hampton Approved Construction for a New Roundabout on McDonough Street

May 14, 2025 Clayton

The Hampton council has approved construction plans for a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road. The project is near the Fortson Library […]

Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

May 12, 2025 Clayton

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 […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).
Major Projects

County is Accepting Bids for the Rock Quarry Road Widening

March 27, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has released the bid for the Rock Quarry Road widening project. Contractors have until April 23 to submit their bids. Construction could begin […]

Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2025

February 3, 2025 Clayton

Over two billion dollars in transportation projects are happening in Henry County this decade. Here’s the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of […]

Map shows major road projects in Henry County (Clayton Carte map created with Google MyMaps).
Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects November 2024

November 8, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has various road projects in progress, paid for by SPLOST and Georgia DOT. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).
Major Projects

What’s Happened on the Upcoming Rock Quarry Road Widening

August 23, 2024 Clayton

Henry County continues its preparations for the upcoming Rock Quarry Road widening project. This month, the county commissioners approved the project’s utility relocation costs. At […]

Aerial photo shows construction in progress on the McDonough Parkway at SR 155 in August 2024 (Henry County photo) with insert map showing the photo’s location relative to McDonough (Clayton Carte / MHF News map).
Major Projects

Construction Has Started on the McDonough Parkway North

August 19, 2024 Clayton

Construction is now underway to build the McDonough Parkway North Bypass. This new road is the first major project to start construction through Henry County […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The McDonough Parkway Final Segment Can Begin Construction

April 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved a construction contract to build the final segment of McDonough Parkway. When complete, this will finish a long-awaited bypass around downtown […]

Photo shows a left arrow message board in the background and orange construction barrels in the foreground (stock photo).
GA General Assembly

Counties Can Ask for Six-Year T-SPLOST Under House Bill

February 28, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia House has approved a bill allowing counties to have a six-year transportation SPLOST program. Right now, T-SPLOST programs are limited to five years in length. The state senate will next consider it. […]

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 […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 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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