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Ola

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Shoppes at Ola Crossroads

January 21, 2020 Clayton

Company representatives from JWA Ventures, county officials, and local media gathered Tuesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony on the new Shoppes at Ola Crossroads development. […]

Photo of commuter rail train (AJC photo)

Henry County residents not on-board with HR 910

January 20, 2020 Clayton

A commuter train, like the one pictured above, could be built in Henry County in the 2030s if voters adopt a local transit sales tax. […]

Photo of solar panels at Georgia Power solar farm near Guyton (Effingham Herald photo / Birk Herrath)
General

Could McDonough build a solar power farm? Council exploring the possibility.

January 19, 2020 Clayton

Solar power farm near Guyton, GA (Effingham Herald photo / Birk Herrath) The city of McDonough is exploring the development of a solar power farm […]

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Luella

McDonough splits in approving extended-stay hotel

January 15, 2020 Clayton

Update: the McDonough council voted 4-3 to approve the modification of zoning conditions. Mayor Copeland, council members Ben Pruett, Roger Pruitt, and Craig Elrod voted […]

Photo showing proposed casino and destination resort at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS photo).
Hampton

Hampton adopts resolution in support of statewide gambling referendum

January 15, 2020 Clayton

The Hampton city council has adopted a resolution in support of allowing citizens to vote on casino gambling in Georgia. A statewide referendum would be […]

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General

Hampton restores public comment rules during meetings

January 15, 2020 Clayton

The Hampton city council adopted changes this week to the public comments portion of meetings. The new rules closely resemble a previous way of allowing […]

Photo of the building exterior at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center in downtown Atlanta (Junior Achievement photo)
Henry County Schools

School system to pursue JA Discovery Center in McDonough

January 14, 2020 Clayton

Three discovery centers are open in Georgia with a fourth under construction. (Junior Achievement photo) The Henry County school board is onboard with district staff […]

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Local Elections

Taking a look at signature requirements to gain ballot access as an independent

January 13, 2020 Clayton

Georgia requires independent candidates to obtain signatures from five percent of registered voters in any particular district to qualify for their name to appear on […]

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Henry County Schools

HCS opens school choice application for 2020-2021

January 13, 2020 Clayton

Henry County Schools has opened the school choice application for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Applications will be accepted starting on January 13 through […]

Woodland

Proposed Kelleytown grocery store recommended for approval

January 12, 2020 Clayton

The zoning advisory board considered a rezoning request this month for a new grocery store after tabling the request in November. The proposed development is […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo shows a playground with a restroom building in the background at East Hampton Community Park (Clayton Carte photo).
    East Hampton Community Park Phase III Approved to Build
    May 14, 2025
  • Construction plan shows a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road in Hampton (city document).
    Hampton Approved Construction for a New Roundabout on McDonough Street
    May 14, 2025
  • Photo of the graduation stage and graduates seated on the AMS infield grass at the Luella High School graduation in 2022 (Kimberly Sheppard photo).
    Henry Schools Graduation Ceremonies 2025 are on May 16-22
    May 13, 2025
  • Image shows an overview of the Henry County Schools FY 2025-2026 general fund budget (Henry County Schools graphic).
    Henry Schools $596M Budget Approved for the 2025-2026 Year
    May 13, 2025
  • Photo shows desks being assembled for Birch Creek Elementary School (Henry County Schools photo).
    New Furniture Approved for EXCEL Academy and JB Henderson
    May 13, 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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