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General

Henry County Looking at Tax Increase for Public Safety

April 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is considering a property tax increase for public safety needs. The increase, if adopted in July, would be the county’s first increase in […]

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People

Board Appoints Michael Price to be Interim District 4 Commissioner

April 1, 2024 Clayton

Henry County commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday, March 28. At such time, they appointed Michael Price to be the interim district 4 commissioner. […]

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Local Elections

A Look Who’s Running for Office in Henry County 2024

March 8, 2024 Clayton

Here is a look at who’s running for office in Henry County in 2024. Candidate qualifying occurred during the week of March 4–8. The general […]

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Roadway Maintenance and Safety

The County Approved $6.7 Million Dollar Contract for Resurfacing

March 5, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved its 2024 resurfacing contract at a cost of $6.7 million dollars. The contract covers about 14 miles, or 33 roads. […]

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Roadway Maintenance and Safety

More Money for Road Repair in Mid-Year Budget

March 1, 2024 Clayton

Road repairs will see a boost this year in Henry County. The county commissioners approved $3.75 million for road repairs during the FY 2024 mid-year budget adjustment. […]

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Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2024

January 31, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has numerous road projects in progress through either SPLOST V or transportation SPLOST. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]

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Communities and Development

New Future Land Use Map Approved for Henry County

November 2, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners have adopted their new future land use map. The new map, and associated comprehensive plan, will be in effect for the next […]

Excerpt showing the 2023 future land use map for central Henry County (Henry County photo).
Communities and Development

Latest Draft of the Future Land Use Map Now Available

October 27, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners have a called meeting on Monday morning, October 30, to consider final adoption of the 2023 comprehensive plan. The latest draft of […]

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Announcements

Board Meeting Moved to Heritage Park, Public Hearings Postponed

September 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners did not meet in September because of renovations to their meeting room. Now, their October 3 board meeting will be at Heritage […]

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Announcements

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 […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).
    How Henry Schools Scored in the 2024 “School Climate” Ratings
    May 10, 2025
  • Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
    Locust Grove Hires Consultant for Downtown Master Plan
    May 9, 2025
  • Map shows the Jodeco Road widening project between I-75 and Hudson Bridge Road (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    County Hires the Jodeco Road Widening Design Engineer
    May 8, 2025
  • Map shows the Oak Grove Road widening project between Jodeco and Jonesboro Roads (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Oak Grove Road Widening Design Engineer Approved
    May 8, 2025
  • Map shows the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II project between North Mt. Carmel Road and Clayton County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    County Hires Design Engineer for Jonesboro Road West Widening
    May 7, 2025

Have You Read?

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

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2025

    February 3, 2025
    Over two billion dollars in transportation projects are happening in Henry County this decade. Here’s the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of [...]

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