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Communities and Development

Henry County Applied for Freight Cluster Study Grant

May 5, 2025 Clayton

Henry County, in collaboration with the cities of McDonough and Locust Grove, is applying for a freight cluster study grant. A freight cluster study would […]

Map shows the change in the number of housing units within metro Atlanta from 2020 to 2024 (Atlanta Regional Commission graphic).
Communities and Development

A Look at the Number of New Homes in Henry County Since 2020

April 4, 2025 Clayton

The US Census Bureau has shared a report looking at the number of new housing units built between April 2020 and November 2024. Nearly 7,000 […]

Traffic camera photo shows Jonesboro Road at Foster Drive in May 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

ARC Board Approved New Funds for Henry County Roads

February 19, 2025 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) board has approved $165 million in new federal funds for transportation projects in the Atlanta area. This includes $6.89 million […]

Map shows TIP amendment 3 projects in Henry County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Atlanta Regional Commission

TIP Amendment has $600 Million for Henry County

January 22, 2025 Clayton

A proposed amendment to the Atlanta transportation improvement program (TIP) incorporates about $600 million in new funding for Henry County transportation projects. This includes not […]

Traffic camera photo shows Jonesboro Road at Foster Drive in May 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

Starting the Year with News of New Road Funding

January 1, 2025 Clayton

Henry County sought federal funding in March 2024 for various road projects. The results of that TIP solicitation application are now available to kick-off 2025. […]

Map shows the percent by census tract of investor-owned housing within metro Atlanta (Atlanta Regional Commission map).
Communities and Development

New Report Says Investors Own 7.4% of Henry County Homes

November 18, 2024 Clayton

New data shared this month provides additional context into the discussion about investor-owned homes in Henry County. About 7.4% of all single-family homes in Henry […]

Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

How Many Residents Call Henry Home? The Latest Population Estimate

July 10, 2024 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission shared their latest population estimates on Wednesday, July 10. They estimate Henry County is home to more than 260 thousand residents […]

Photo showing March 2023 concept layout for the I-75 interchange at Bethlehem Road (Georgia DOT photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

TIP Amendment has Dollars for I-75 Truck Lanes & Bethlehem Exit

April 8, 2024 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission is considering an amendment to the transportation improvement program (TIP). The TIP amendment 1 has increased funds for the I-75 truck […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

The Five Projects on the County’s Application for Federal Funds

March 27, 2024 Clayton

Every two to three years, counties and cities in metro Atlanta can nominate transportation projects to receive federal funds. Here are five projects Henry County […]

Photo shows Google streetview of Eagles Landing Parkway near Country Club Drive (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

The County & Cities Look to Resurface Two Major Roads

March 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is partnering with two cities to resurface two major roads. They are asking for federal funds to resurface Eagles Landing Parkway and Jonesboro […]

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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

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  • 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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