GA General Assembly
Locust Grove Annexation Approved in State House and Senate
State lawmakers have approved a bill allowing for a legislative annexation in Locust Grove. If the governor signs the bill, then residents will vote in […]
News
Public Transit
The Henry County Bus Stop Study is Now Underway
Henry County has kicked off its local bus stop study. The plan is looking at how best to implement bus stops along the county’s upcoming bus route. The new transit service plans to start in summer 2024. […]
Major Projects
Two Major Road Extensions are Now Accepting Construction Bids
Henry County has started accepting construction bids for two major road extensions. They are the McDonough Parkway extension and Flippen Road extension. Bids are due […]
Communities and Development
New Population Forecast Takes a Look at Henry County in 2050
Henry County could be home to almost 350,000 residents in 2050, according to a new population forecast. The Atlanta Regional Commission shared an updated forecast on Wednesday, February 14. […]
GA General Assembly
State Lawmakers Introduce “Addy’s Law” at the State Capitol
This week, state lawmakers introduced ”Addy’s Law” to change how school districts determine bus routes. The bill follows the passing of an 8-year-old girl, Adalynn […]
General
Freight Gridlock: Henry County in the Top 100 Traffic Hotspots
Interstate 75 in Henry County remains one of the worst spots for truck congestion, according to the 2024 rankings. The location is the nation’s 16th-worst freight bottleneck, an improvement from last year. McDonough ranked 13th-worst in 2023. […]
Hampton
A Trio of Townhome Developments Coming to One Intersection
Property owners are proposing three townhome developments on US Highway 19/41 at Franklin Rivers Road. They presented their requests in January 2024. […]
SPLOST VI
Where Should the County Focus its Dollars in SPLOST VI?
Henry County is presently holding meetings to discuss the SPLOST VI program. Staff have estimated the sales tax program could generate up to $470 million […]
Eagles Landing
Annexations Approved for Apartments on Jodeco & Patrick Henry
Three land owners seeking annexation into Stockbridge received approval in December and January. The applicants plan to construct multifamily housing on Jodeco Road and Patrick Henry Parkway. […]
Major Projects
The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2024
Henry County has numerous road projects in progress through either SPLOST V or transportation SPLOST. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]