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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 Clayton

The time to celebrate Henry County’s graduating seniors is just a few days away! The Henry County Schools 2025 graduation ceremonies will take place between […]

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 Clayton

Henry County Schools has adopted its budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The school district is anticipating general fund expenses of $596 million compared […]

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 Clayton

Henry County Schools has approved a furniture replacement project for EXCEL Academy and JB Henderson School. This continues work first started in summer 2023. Developing […]

Map shows the East Atlanta Road widening project between Fairview Road and Rex Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).

East Atlanta Road Widening Design Engineer Approved by the County

May 12, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the East Atlanta Road widening project. The project will extend from Fairview Road to Rex Road. […]

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 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 […]

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 May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Education, Stockbridge council and Hampton council have meetings this week. The McDonough and Stockbridge planning commissions will also meet. This […]

Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).

How Henry Schools Scored in the 2024 “School Climate” Ratings

May 10, 2025 Clayton

The state has published its 2024 “School Climate” ratings giving each school a 1-5 star rating to evaluate the school environment. 19 out of 50 […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).

Locust Grove Hires Consultant for Downtown Master Plan

May 9, 2025 Clayton

The Locust Grove council has approved hiring an outside consultant to prepare the “Heart of Locust Grove” downtown master plan. This plan will guide the […]

Map shows the Jodeco Road widening project between I-75 and Hudson Bridge Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).

County Hires the Jodeco Road Widening Design Engineer

May 8, 2025 Clayton

The Jodeco Road widening project can now begin design work after Henry County hired a design engineer. The design work will be paid for by […]

Map shows the Oak Grove Road widening project between Jodeco and Jonesboro Roads (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).

Oak Grove Road Widening Design Engineer Approved

May 8, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the Oak Grove Road widening project. The design work will be paid for by SPLOST VI. […]