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Map of the McDonough area with highlights on Mill Road and Willow Lane; overlay text says “Road Widening Grant” (Google MyMaps photo).
Major Projects

Willow Lane Widening and Others Grant Application Not Selected

June 30, 2023 Clayton

Earlier this year, Henry County approved a grant application for Willow Lane widening among other projects. Its back to the drawing board to figure out […]

Photo of county commissioners at Neat Robinson swearing-in ceremony (Henry County photo).
People

Board Holds Swearing-In for Commissioner Neat Robinson

June 21, 2023 Clayton

Henry County officials gathered on Tuesday afternoon, June 20, for the swearing-in of Commissioner Neat Robinson. Robinson fills the district 2 commission seat following the […]

Photo shows two four-story apartment buildings with partial brick exteriors and landscaping (stock photo).
Communities and Development

Moratorium is Over: New Apartment Standards Pass in Henry County

June 21, 2023 Clayton

Earlier this year, Henry County adopted a moratorium on new requests for apartments or townhomes. That moratorium is now over after less than six months […]

Photo collage of city buildings in Henry County: McDonough city hall, Locust Grove city hall, Stockbridge city hall and Hampton train depot (special photo)
General

Happening This Week: Four Meetings on Tuesday, June 20

June 17, 2023 Clayton

Henry County has six local governing entities. Four have meetings on Tuesday, June 20. They include the Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge councils as well […]

Photo shows a row of homes built closely together (stock photo).
Communities and Development

Public Hearing on Tuesday for New Apartment & Cluster Home Standards

June 14, 2023 Clayton

Henry County will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, to consider adopting new apartment & cluster home standards. The board meeting begins at […]

Photo of Neat Robinson with the county board room as a backdrop (special photo).
Local Elections

Interim Commissioner Neat Robinson Appointed in District 2

June 9, 2023 Clayton

Former Stockbridge city councilwoman Neat Robinson will serve as the interim county commissioner in district 2. The board of commissioners confirmed the appointment at their […]

Photo shows muscadine vines in a vineyard (stock photo).
Communities and Development

Wineries Can Now Locate in Henry County

June 8, 2023 Clayton

Henry County passed its new winery ordinance at the June meeting. A McDonough property owner intends to be the first to apply under it. The […]

Photo shows county staff on a transportation question and answer panel during a June 2023 town hall meeting (Clayton Carte photo).
Announcements

County Transportation Town Halls: Three More Chances to Attend!

June 7, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is hosting a series of transportation town halls this month to answer your transportation-related questions. Residents have three more chances to attend! The […]

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

FY 2024 County Budget Plans to Maintain Millage Rate

May 31, 2023 Clayton

Henry County adopted its annual budget in mid-May. The FY 2024 county budget plans to maintain the current millage rate. The next budget year begins […]

Photo of Chair Harrell speaking at the State of the County Address 2023 (Henry County photo).
General

Chair Harrell Delivers the State of the County Address 2023

May 25, 2023 Clayton

Sponsors and partners of Henry County Government filled the Merle Manders Event Center in Stockbridge on Wednesday as Commission Chair Carlotta Harrell delivered the annual […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo shows a playground with a restroom building in the background at East Hampton Community Park (Clayton Carte photo).
    East Hampton Community Park Phase III Approved to Build
    May 14, 2025
  • Construction plan shows a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road in Hampton (city document).
    Hampton Approved Construction for a New Roundabout on McDonough Street
    May 14, 2025
  • Photo of the graduation stage and graduates seated on the AMS infield grass at the Luella High School graduation in 2022 (Kimberly Sheppard photo).
    Henry Schools Graduation Ceremonies 2025 are on May 16-22
    May 13, 2025
  • Image shows an overview of the Henry County Schools FY 2025-2026 general fund budget (Henry County Schools graphic).
    Henry Schools $596M Budget Approved for the 2025-2026 Year
    May 13, 2025
  • Photo shows desks being assembled for Birch Creek Elementary School (Henry County Schools photo).
    New Furniture Approved for EXCEL Academy and JB Henderson
    May 13, 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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