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Photo shows a magnet with the history of McDonough Library, and a bookshelf in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
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McDonough Library Hosts a Ribbon Cutting after its Renovations

January 12, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough library celebrated its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 9. The renovations included a complete overhaul of the interior, new […]

Commissioner Gary Barham cuts the ribbon on the North Ola Park expansion surrounded by youth baseball players (special photo)
People

Henry County Renames North Ola Park for Gary Barham

August 23, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved the renaming of North Ola Park to Gary Barham Park. The renaming honors the late Commissioner Gary Barham, who served on […]

Commissioner Gary Barham cuts the ribbon on the North Ola Park expansion surrounded by youth baseball players (special photo)
Announcements

Funeral info, procession for Commissioner Gary Barham

March 5, 2021 Clayton

This week, Henry County lost a dedicated public servant and lifelong community member. County Commissioner Gary Barham passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, after […]

Commissioner Gary Barham cuts the ribbon on the North Ola Park expansion surrounded by youth baseball players (special photo)
Education SPLOST

Local Headlines March 3, 2021

March 3, 2021 Clayton

Here’s a run down of local headlines in the past week around Henry County. Some of the topics below will be expanded into full articles […]

Photo of groundbreaking ceremony at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads (staff photo)
Ola

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Shoppes at Ola Crossroads

January 21, 2020 Clayton

Company representatives from JWA Ventures, county officials, and local media gathered Tuesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony on the new Shoppes at Ola Crossroads development. […]

Group photo taken at the Henry County legislative luncheon December 2019 (Henry County photo)
Communities and Development

Commissioners vocalize annexation concerns at legislative luncheon

December 5, 2019 Clayton

Attendees at the legislative luncheon (Henry County photo) Henry County commissioners and members of the local legislative delegation held a joint luncheon this week to […]

General

Board of Commissioners split in first formal vote over Cochran Park closure and repairs

October 15, 2019 Clayton

After months of back-and-forth discussion about Cochran Park in Stockbridge, the Henry County Board of Commissioners took their first vote on the proposal to remove […]

Proposed layout of new I-75 exit at Bethlehem Road
Major Projects

Residents prioritize Bethlehem Road interchange but a partisan split has the project stalled

September 24, 2019 Clayton

In a recent poll conducted by Moving Henry Forward, local residents ranked the proposed Bethlehem Road interchange as one of their top priorities among planned […]

Mt Carmel Road apartments site plan
McDonough

BOC reduces number of units within Mt Carmel Road apartments before approval

February 21, 2019 Clayton

The “big house” style apartment complex on Mt Carmel Road was granted approval this week by the board of commissioners, but not before Commissioner Gary […]

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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