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Photo shows Peeksville Road under construction for dirt road paving paid for by SPLOST V (Henry County photo).

Here are the SPLOST V Projects Under Construction Now

July 21, 2023 Clayton

Henry County voters approved the SPLOST V program in November 2019. The sales tax collections began in April 2020. Here’s a look at the projects […]

Photo shows a digital rendering for retail development (special photo).

McDonough is Latest City Unsure on Joining Retail Contract

July 18, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council was the fourth and final city to consider the retail consultant contract. The council considered action on it during their Monday, July […]

Not Everyone is Excited to Join the Retail Contract

July 14, 2023 Clayton

In recent weeks, two additional cities have considered whether to join the proposed retail consultant contract. Not everyone is excited about partnering with Henry County. […]

Photo showing the exterior of an Anderson Windows manufacturing facility (The Opus Group photo).

Companies Announce One Billion Dollars of Investment in a Year

July 13, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County Development Authority shared a FY 2023 year-in-review this week. During the last 12 months, companies announced one billion dollars in upcoming investment […]

Photo shows a calendar with millage rate hearings for Henry County and cities (special photo).

Property Tax Hearings Schedule for 2023 Is Now Out

July 11, 2023 Clayton

Henry County, the local school district and three cities have property tax hearings during July 2023. Because of increased property values, each entity is expected […]

Photo shows July 2023 site plan for Reeves Creek Vista development in Stockbridge (Vista Residential photo).

Zoning Approved for 1,300 Housing Units Next to I-75

July 11, 2023 Clayton

An Atlanta developer can proceed forward towards construction on its large residential project next to I-75. The planned Reeves Creek Vista development has over 1,300 […]

Map showing state route 85 widening project south of Riverdale, from Roberts Road to SR 279 (OpenStreetMap photo).

State Route 85 Widening Approved from Riverdale to 279

July 7, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract to widen a portion of state route 85 in Clayton and Fayette Counties. The project extends for almost […]

Area map showing the Cubes at Locust Grove development on Price Drive (Colliers International photo).

County’s First Community Improvement District to be in Locust Grove

July 6, 2023 Clayton

Henry County’s first community improvement district will be in Locust Grove. The city council approved an agreement for the Locust Grove North CID at their […]

Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).

Elections Board Sets Special Election Date in District 2

July 5, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County elections board approved the special election date for district 2 to occur later this year. The special election will be in November. […]