Georgia General Assembly Archives

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State Rep Santos to Host a Local Swearing-In Ceremony

February 2, 2025 Clayton

State Rep Mary Ann Santos will host a local swearing-in ceremony on Monday, February 3, at 6:30 pm. Rep Santos represents the McDonough area at […]

Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).

A Look Who Represents Henry County at the State Capitol

January 17, 2025 Clayton

State lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to start the 2025 session. Several new members to the house represent portions of Henry County. In […]

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Sample Ballots Now Available for the November 2024 Election

September 24, 2024 Clayton

Voters can now view their sample ballots ahead of the upcoming November 2024 election. To view your sample ballot, be sure and visit the state’s […]

Photo shows I-75 North at the Express Lanes Entrance Ahead sign in McDonough, Henry County (AARoads photo).

State DOT Commits Funding to Upgrade I-75 in Henry County

July 18, 2024 Clayton

A top concern among Henry County residents — the daily traffic congestion on I-75 — is receiving some attention from state leaders. Georgia DOT has […]

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Flournoy and Kahaian Win 2024 Primaries for the Georgia House

May 28, 2024 Clayton

Henry County voters considered during the May 2024 primary election who should represent them at the State Capitol. There were two contested house primaries and […]

Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety

April 23, 2024 Clayton

Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]

Photo shows Rep Lauren Daniel (center) and Governor Brian Kemp (seated) at the tax credit bill signing on April 18, 2024 (Georgia House photo).

Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law

April 22, 2024 Clayton

The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]

Aerial photo of Birch Creek Elementary construction progress as of July 2023 (MEJA Construction photo).

School Impact Fees Fail in the Georgia House

April 4, 2024 Clayton

A draft constitutional amendment to allow school development impact fees in Georgia failed to receive enough votes in the state house. The state senate approved […]

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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 […]