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Map shows the Gary Barham Park expansion in Ola (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Ola

Board Approved a Property Purchase to Expand Gary Barham Park

January 7, 2025 Clayton

Henry County approved buying 48 acres to expand Gary Barham Park. The park is off North Ola Road in district 3. The purchase is in […]

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 […]

Concept layout for North Ola Road SPLOST sidewalks project (Henry County photo).
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Board approves Peeksville Road, North Ola Road SPLOST projects

November 1, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved contracts for two local SPLOST projects during their October 18 meeting. The projects are located on Peeksville Road and North Ola […]

Photo of a baseball diamond. Photo shows chain link fencing in the foreground with the baseball diamond visible through the fence. Baseball diamond is a Little League size field. (special photo)
Parks and Recreation

Park Improvements accept Construction Bids

August 8, 2022 Clayton

Henry County has four parks & recreation projects accepting bids during the month of August. They include new fencing at North Ola Park, and a […]

Photo shows concept layout for renovations at Mickie D. Cochran Park (Henry County photo).
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes August 9, 2021

August 9, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on three county parks: Nash Farm, North Ola Park and Mickie D. Cochran Park. Henry Minutes is a […]

Photo of pavilion and playground at Mickie D. Cochran Park in Stockbridge (Visit Henry County photo)
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County Seeking Architects for Two Park Projects

January 29, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting proposals from qualified vendors for architectural design services on two park projects. The county is also accepting bids to renovate a […]

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

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  • 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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