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The 2024 Bond Defeasement Will Save Taxpayers up to $5 Million

July 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved paying off $30.4 million of its bond debt ahead of schedule. This move will save future taxpayers up to $5 million […]

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Henry County Schools

Henry County Schools Propose to Lower their Millage Rate in 2024

July 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools will have the first two millage rate hearings on Monday, July 15, 2024. Ahead of their upcoming meetings, they have made available […]

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Henry County Schools

School Board Millage Rate Remains 20 Mills for 2023

July 25, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County School Board adopted their 2023 millage rate at the July 24 meeting. They approved maintaining 20 mills for maintenance & operations in […]

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Henry County Schools

District Commits $50 Million to Defease Debt and Capital Projects

June 13, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools took steps in June 2023 to payoff some of its bond debt and commit excess revenue towards capital projects. Board action occurred […]

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General

Water Authority Receives Approval to Refinance its Bond Debt

January 8, 2021 Clayton

Commissioners approved the water authority’s refinance plan on Wednesday, January 6. The board previously denied the water authority’s request in December. The board’s approval allows […]

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General

Board Denied Water Authority Plan to Refinance Bond Debt

December 2, 2020 Clayton

On Tuesday, December 1, Henry County commissioners voted 3-3 to deny the water authority’s ability to pay off existing bond debt through new bonds at […]

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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