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Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
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Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29

May 23, 2025 Clayton

Members of the Henry County community can hear legislative updates firsthand from their state representatives at one of two upcoming town halls. The legislative updates […]

Photo shows a school zone photo enforced speed sign (Dalton Police Department photo).
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Session Adjourned: No Changes Passed to School Zone Cameras

April 8, 2025 Clayton

Georgians hoping for changes to the school zone speed cameras will have to wait another year. The legislative session adjourned on Friday, April 4, with […]

Photo shows a school zone photo enforced speed sign (Dalton Police Department photo).
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School Zone Cameras Bills Moved to the Senate Rules Committee

March 28, 2025 Clayton

The State Senate has moved two bills about school zone cameras to the Rules Committee. This keeps both bills alive while lawmakers debate whether to […]

Photo of Henry County Courthouse in spring (Clayton Carte photo).
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Local Legislation will Add a 5th Henry County State Court Judge

March 24, 2025 Clayton

The Georgia General Assembly is meeting in Atlanta for their annual session. One bill introduced would create a 5th State Court Judge in Henry County. […]

Photo shows a school zone speed camera attached to a metal pole (Rahul Bali/WABE photo).
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Georgia House Approved Bill to Eliminate School Zone Cameras

March 5, 2025 Clayton

The Georgia House has adopted a bill to eliminate school zone cameras across the state. The senate may now consider the bill. Bill to Eliminate […]

Image shows the message “Save Addy’s Law” written on the back of a school bus (special photo / Facebook).
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Committee Hearing on Wednesday for School Bus Fines Bill

March 4, 2025 Clayton

House Bill 344, a bill to lower the fines for passing a stopped school bus, has a committee hearing on Wednesday, March 5. Crossover day, […]

Photo shows Henry County Chair Harrell addressing the house governmental affairs committee on February 25, 2025 (Georgia House video screengrab).
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State House Looking to Address County Property De-Annexations

February 25, 2025 Clayton

The Georgia House is considering House Bill 521 to change the de-annexation law for county-owned property. The bill is in response to an ongoing request […]

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HB 92 Will Extend the Homestead Opt-Out Deadline for Localities

February 18, 2025 Clayton

Georgia voters approved a statewide floating homestead exemption in November 2024, which included an opt-out deadline for local counties and cities. House Bill 92, being […]

Photo shows a stop sign displayed on the side of a school bus (stock photo).
GA General Assembly

House Bill Would Lower Fine for Passing a Stopped School Bus

February 18, 2025 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers are meeting in Atlanta for their annual three-month session. House Bill 344, introduced last week, would lower the fine for passing a stopped […]

Photo shows Georgia House members and local community members on “Stand with Survivors Day” 2025 at the State Capitol (Georgia photo).
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Local Organizations Honored at Capitol for “Stand with Survivors Day” 2025

February 6, 2025 Clayton

The Georgia House passed various resolutions on February 6, 2025 for “Stand with Survivors Day.” They recognized several Henry County organizations when doing so. “Stand […]

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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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