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Addy’s Law

Image shows the message “Save Addy’s Law” written on the back of a school bus (special photo / Facebook).
GA General Assembly

Committee Hearing on Wednesday for School Bus Fines Bill

March 4, 2025 Clayton

House Bill 344, a bill to lower the fines for passing a stopped school bus, has a committee hearing on Wednesday, March 5. Crossover day, […]

Photo shows a stop sign displayed on the side of a school bus (stock photo).
GA General Assembly

House Bill Would Lower Fine for Passing a Stopped School Bus

February 18, 2025 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers are meeting in Atlanta for their annual three-month session. House Bill 344, introduced last week, would lower the fine for passing a stopped […]

Photo showing a group of school buses (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

It’s National School Bus Safety Week 2024

October 21, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools invites the community to join in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week 2024. The week is happening October 21-25, 2024. National School […]

Governor Kemp signs Addy’s Law surrounded by members of Addy’s family on April 23, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
GA General Assembly

Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety

April 23, 2024 Clayton

Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]

Photo shows a stop sign displayed on the side of a school bus (stock photo).
GA General Assembly

Lawmakers Approved Addy’s Law to Increase the School Bus Fine

March 29, 2024 Clayton

State lawmakers gave their approval on Thursday to Addy’s Law. The bill increases the fine for motorists who pass a stopped school bus when its […]

Photo shows a group of school buses lined up in a parking lot (stock photo).
GA General Assembly

State Lawmakers Introduce “Addy’s Law” at the State Capitol

February 17, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Latest Updates

  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
    Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29
    May 23, 2025
  • Image shows the Henry County Water Authority board, General Manager Tony Carnell and former General Manager Lindy Farmer at the Farmer Reservoir dedication in May 2025 (HCWA photo).
    HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
    May 21, 2025
  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 2025

Have You Read?

  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

    May 12, 2025
    Over two billion dollars are budgeted for transportation projects in Henry County by 2030. This represents a combination of federal, state and local dollars being [...]
  • Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).

    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

    April 18, 2025
    Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]

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