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Map showing the location of new distribution centers approved in October 2022. Locations are Bethlehem Road east of I-75, and state route 155 near Walker Drive. (OpenStreetMap photo)

Locust Grove, Henry County approve new distribution centers

October 10, 2022 Clayton

Locust Grove and Henry County approved zoning changes that will allow for the construction of new distribution centers. The developments are infill projects near existing […]

Photo of a Chick-fil-A restaurant and dual-lane drive-thru (Clayton Carte photo).

Chick-fil-A proposing new drive-thru only location on Willow Lane

October 7, 2022 Clayton

Chick-fil-A is proposing a new drive-thru only restaurant in McDonough to better serve its guests. The project location is at the intersection of state route […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).

State Route 81 widening phase II looking at 2024 design start

October 4, 2022 Clayton

In fall 2021, Henry County applied for federal funds to assist in project costs for the second phase of widening state route 81. The county […]

Photo of single-family subdivision (stock photo).

Henry County adopts short-term rental ordinance

October 4, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners adopted a short-term rental ordinance during the October 4 board meeting. County ordinances did not previously regulate short-term rentals. The short-term rental […]

Photo of historic train at Heritage Park with cover text “Heritage Park Town Hall” (Clayton Carte photo).

Henry Minutes October 1, 2022

October 1, 2022 Clayton

In this edition of Henry Minutes, I cover the upcoming Heritage Park town hall meeting and board of commissioners meeting on Tuesday. During the meeting, […]

Photo of Stephen Knights alongside the other Henry County State Court Judges Bailey, Lewis and Lotti (special photo).

Stephen Knights sworn in as newest State Court Judge

September 27, 2022 Clayton

The Honorable Stephen Knights is the newest judge for Henry County State Court following his swearing-in on Monday, September 26. Governor Kemp announced the appointment […]

Chart showing the estimated property tax increase without LOST collections in Henry County (staff photo).

Henry County & 4 Cities on different pages for LOST collections

September 26, 2022 Clayton

Every ten years, Henry County and the four cities must renegotiate the distribution of LOST collections. But updates being provided by the cities give the […]

Map of United States with selected states in red (California, Florida, Illinois, New York, North Carolina and Texas). Map has text header “Who is moving to Henry County?”

Where are Henry County residents moving from? Take a look.

September 26, 2022 Clayton

You’ve heard the news about Henry County once again being the fastest-growing county in the metro Atlanta area. But where are new residents moving from? […]

Photo of a front exterior of a Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Home2 Suites, Retail Space coming soon on Marketplace Blvd

September 26, 2022 Clayton

New retail space is presently under construction on Marketplace Blvd in Locust Grove. In addition, a new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel is coming soon […]