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Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
Ola

Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road

May 29, 2025 Clayton

A home builder planning to build new retail space and an age-restricted senior subdivision received approval on Wednesday night, May 28. The project is located […]

Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
Announcements

Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29

May 23, 2025 Clayton

Members of the Henry County community can hear legislative updates firsthand from their state representatives at one of two upcoming town halls. The legislative updates […]

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).
General

HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer

May 21, 2025 Press Release

Visionary. Pioneer. Leader. Public Servant. These were some of the words said to describe former Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) General Manager Lindy Farmer, Jr. […]

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.
General

A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale

May 21, 2025 Press Release

Editor’s note: I was in middle school when McDonough’s Army Sgt. 1st Class John Beale was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. I can […]

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)
Communities and Development

Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?

May 20, 2025 Clayton

About 87,700 Henry County residents commuted outside of the county for jobs in 2022. That’s according to the most recent data available through the US […]

Map shows the location of road resurfacing for Avalon subdivisions within the city of McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Google MyMaps).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

McDonough Approved $2.36M to Resurface Avalon Subdivisions

May 20, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough council has approved three contracts for road resurfacing in various Avalon subdivisions. The contracts will be paid for by SPLOST V at a […]

Architectural rendering for Tru and Home2 hotel in Locust Grove (Golden Eye Hospitality photo).
Locust Grove

Three New Hotels are Coming Soon to Locust Grove

May 20, 2025 Clayton

Several new hotels will soon be in Locust Grove. A new Marriott dual-brand hotel is under construction near Chick-fil-A. A second dual-brand hotel with Hilton […]

Photo shows Delta Community Credit Union staff, Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Locust Grove officials at the Delta Community Credit Union ribbon cutting on Monday, May 19, 2025 (Delta Community Credit Union photo).
Locust Grove

Delta Community Credit Union Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Locust Grove

May 19, 2025 Press Release

Delta Community Credit Union is now open in Locust Grove. The credit union held a ribbon cutting on Monday, May 19, 2025, to celebrate their […]

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).
Meetings This Week

Upcoming Meetings the Week of May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025 Clayton

The Locust Grove and McDonough councils have meetings on Monday night. Plus, the Stockbridge Planning Commission meets on Thursday, May 22. This is a look […]

Photo shows the Creekside Christian Academy baseball team 2025 (Creekside photo).
People

Creekside Wins the 2025 Baseball State Championship

May 16, 2025 Clayton

 In a thrilling culmination to a season marked by grit, teamwork, and unwavering focus, the Creekside Christian Academy Varsity Cougars captured the 2025 GAPPS Division […]

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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

Have You Read?

  • 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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