Major Projects
Four Topics to Watch in 2024
Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, here are four topics to watch throughout the year. If you haven’t done so already, consider subscribing to […]
News
Top Ten Posts
Take a Look at the Top Ten Posts of 2023
As the New Year approaches, here is a look back at the top ten posts of 2023. Some honorable mentions include Piedmont Henry Hospital will […]
Eagles Landing
Vista Residential Breaks Ground on New Jonesboro Road Apartments
Vista Residential has started construction on the newest apartments off Jonesboro Road. The Oak Grove Vista development is near I-75 in McDonough. […]
Parks and Recreation
County Breaks Ground on New Recreation Center at Mt Carmel
Henry County officials and staff gathered on Thursday afternoon, December 14, at the groundbreaking for the new North Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The $15.5 million dollar venue should be complete by spring 2025. […]
Union Grove
Community Involvement Leads to Compromise on Turner Church Road
A new senior subdivision on Turner Church Road gained approval this week after nearly a yearlong discussion. An active group of neighbors made a key difference in negotiating conditions for it. […]
Local Elections
Neat Robinson Wins Special Runoff for District 2 Commissioner
Voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 for the district 2 commissioner special runoff. The winner, Neat Robinson, will serve the remainder of […]
GA General Assembly
Legislators Conclude Work to Adopt New District Maps
State lawmakers concluded their 2023 special session on Thursday, December 7. The 2023 special session was to adopt new district maps for Congress and the […]
Eagles Landing
Latest Jonesboro Road Project to Present at Zoning Board
A new request to construct apartments on Jonesboro Road will present to the zoning advisory board on Thursday night. Since 2019, developers have proposed over ten new apartment complexes in the I-75 exit 221 area. […]
Parks and Recreation
Board Approved $50 Million Dollars to Build the Aquatic Center
Henry County residents can envision themselves visiting the county’s first aquatic center in two years after commissioners approved a $50 million dollar contract for its […]
GA General Assembly
Draft Map Has Two Open Georgia House Seats in 2024
Henry County voters could be choosing two new state representatives in 2024, based on a draft map published by the Georgia House. The map would result in two open house seats, one each in McDonough and Hampton. […]