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Photos showing two concept self-storage businesses at SR 81 and Lake Dow Road in McDonough (Your Storage Units / Barnes Gibson Partners Architects photos).
McDonough

First Self-Storage in McDonough Approved; Another on the April Calendar

March 27, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough city council amended their code in November 2023 to allow indoor self-storage. Now, the first project using the new code section has been […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Extra Funding is Now Available for Local Road Repairs

March 26, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has now made available $250 million dollars to local governments for road repairs. The funds were part of the Governor’s amended FY 2024 state budget. […]

Photo shows fresh produce and refrigerated items for sale in a Dollar General (Dollar General photo).
McDonough

Dollar General Market Can Proceed with New Location in McDonough

March 26, 2024 Clayton

A land owner plans to construct a new Dollar General Market on Avalon Parkway after receiving site plan approval. The subject property has had commercial […]

Photo of one-hundred dollar bills (Wordpress photo)
General

This is the Last Week to Apply for Homestead Exemption 2024

March 26, 2024 Clayton

Homeowners, are you receiving your homestead exemption? This is the last week to apply for the Henry County homestead exemption, and receive its tax savings, […]

Photo shows county elected officials and staff at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Henry County Aquatic Center (Clayton Carte photo).
Parks and Recreation

Henry County Celebrates Groundbreaking for the Aquatic Center

March 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the new aquatic center. The new venue is the county’s largest project in SPLOST V. […]

Google Streetview of state route 20 at Nail Road (Google photo).
McDonough

McDonough Rejects a Proposed Gas Station west of I-75

March 25, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough city council rejected a proposed gas station on Nail Road west of I-75. The applicant sought rezoning at the intersection with state route 20 and Nail Road. […]

Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).
Communities and Development

Over 6,000 New Residents Made Henry County Home in 2023

March 25, 2024 Clayton

The Census Bureau released their 2023 population estimates this month. About 6,100 new residents made Henry County their home last year. […]

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

10 Major Road Projects Being Considered in the Next SPLOST

March 17, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI program is slated to be on the ballot this November, but first, the county must decide which projects to include in the program. Here are ten major road projects that SPLOST VI could fund. […]

Photo shows Henry County elected officials and staff at the North Mt Carmel Recreation Center Groundbreaking, dated December 14, 2023 (Henry County photo).
SPLOST VI

Which of These New Buildings Should SPLOST VI Fund?

March 16, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI program is slated to be on the ballot this November, but first, the county must decide which projects to include […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector

March 16, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is presently acquiring the last right of way for the western parallel connector. Construction on the new road plans to start later this year. When complete, the four-lane road will provide an alternate route to Interstate 75 in Stockbridge. […]

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Latest Updates

  • Aerial photo shows several subdivisions with homes on small lots (special photo).
    The Numbers are In…Henry County 2024 Population Estimate
    May 15, 2025
  • 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

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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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