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Senator Jones Bill Approved to Increase Penalty for Street Racing

April 3, 2024 Clayton

Senate Bill 10, first introduced in 2023 by Senator Emanuel Jones, received final passage in March. The bill increases the penalty for reckless driving and […]

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GA General Assembly

County Commissioner attendance requirement introduced in new bill

March 29, 2022 Clayton

Senators Strickland and Jones continue their work to improve Henry County government through local legislation. The newest bill, Senate Bill 639, would introduce a county […]

Road sign for Joeann Compton Highway illustrated along SR 155 in McDonough (Google StreetView / Sign Maker by Brendon Strowe photo).
GA General Assembly

Senators introduce road dedication bills for Bethlehem Road exit, SR 155

March 23, 2022 Clayton

State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland have each introduced a road dedication bill during this year’s session. The proposed road dedications consist of the […]

Map of proposed county commission and school board districts (Dave’s Redistricting / @elium2 on Twitter photo).
GA General Assembly

State Senators introduce proposed County Commission districts

February 7, 2022 Clayton

State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland introduced legislation on Monday, February 7, to amend the county commission districts. Districts must be redrawn to balance […]

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GA General Assembly

Henry County bills pass state house

March 29, 2021 Clayton

On Monday, March 29, the state house convened for its 39th legislative day. Two Henry County bills passed during the local calendar. The bills — […]

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GA General Assembly

Three Henry County bills filed at State Capitol

March 20, 2021 Clayton

Following the passage of senate bill 22 earlier this month, three new bills have been filed by Senator Emanuel Jones at the state capitol. The […]

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GA General Assembly

SB 22 proposes changes to commissioners powers

February 5, 2021 Clayton

New legislation filed in the state legislature proposes changes to the board of commissioners’ powers if approved. The bill also proposes a seven-member board of […]

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GA General Assembly

Legislation proposes Henry County Board of Ethics

February 3, 2021 Clayton

New legislation filed in the state legislature would create a Henry County Board of Ethics. The bill also proposes a code of ethics for county […]

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

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    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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