Roadway Maintenance and Safety
The County Approved $6.7 Million Dollar Contract for Resurfacing
Henry County has approved its 2024 resurfacing contract at a cost of $6.7 million dollars. The contract covers about 14 miles, or 33 roads. […]
News
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
More Money for Road Repair in Mid-Year Budget
Road repairs will see a boost this year in Henry County. The county commissioners approved $3.75 million for road repairs during the FY 2024 mid-year budget adjustment. […]
GA General Assembly
Counties Can Ask for Six-Year T-SPLOST Under House Bill
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. […]
Woodland
Plans for Yule Forest Retail Space Approved in Kelleytown
Plans for new commercial space in the Kelleytown area can now proceed forward. County commissioners approved a rezoning request for Yule Forest Village on February 20, 2024. […]
GA General Assembly
Lawmakers Considering Changes to the School Zone Speed Cameras
Georgia lawmakers are considering changes to the school zone speed cameras. Changes include limiting the time when they can operate. […]
SPLOST VI
SPLOST VI Committee Meets on Tuesday in McDonough
The SPLOST VI committee will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 27, in McDonough. They will meet at the Heritage Senior Center starting at […]
Stockbridge
New Townhomes Approved to Build in Downtown Stockbridge
Two developers looking to build townhomes in downtown Stockbridge received approval in February 2024. They join several other townhome projects underway in the vicinity. The […]
Dutchtown
New Publix on Jonesboro Road Opens in March 2024
Henry County’s latest grocery store, and its newest Publix, will soon open in March 2024. The new Publix on Jonesboro Road is set to open […]
GA General Assembly
Push to Allow Casinos in Georgia Draws Support of Henry County Leader
Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell was the latest this week to voice her support for casinos in Georgia. The topic advanced out of senate committee on Thursday, February 22, but it remains to be seen whether the full senate will consider the bill. […]
Henry County Schools
School Board Names Dr. Carl Knowlton to be Interim Superintendent
Henry County Schools has named Dr. Carl Knowlton as the interim superintendent. This occurs following the resignation of Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis. Cherokee County Schools […]