Hampton Archives

Photo shows a calendar with millage rate hearings for Henry County and cities (special photo).

Property Tax Hearings Schedule for 2023 Is Now Out

July 11, 2023 Clayton

Henry County, the local school district and three cities have property tax hearings during July 2023. Because of increased property values, each entity is expected […]

Map of the McDonough area with highlights on Mill Road and Willow Lane; overlay text says “Road Widening Grant” (Google MyMaps photo).

Willow Lane Widening and Others Grant Application Not Selected

June 30, 2023 Clayton

Earlier this year, Henry County approved a grant application for Willow Lane widening among other projects. Its back to the drawing board to figure out […]

Photo collage of city buildings in Henry County: McDonough city hall, Locust Grove city hall, Stockbridge city hall and Hampton train depot (special photo)

The Hampton, Locust Grove Councils Approved Pay Raises for 2024

May 9, 2023 Clayton

The Hampton and Locust Grove councils approved pay raises for themselves to begin next year. Both councils previously received a pay raise over twenty years […]

Photo of Hampton train depot with poinsettias in fountain for Christmas season (Clayton Carte photo).

Hampton Homestead Votes On Ballot After Governor Signs Bills

May 8, 2023 Clayton

Voters in the city of Hampton will see five homestead questions on their ballot in November after Governor Kemp signed the bills. The homestead votes […]

Streetview looking down a dirt surface Selfridge Road in Hampton (Google photo).

County Approved the Selfridge Road Paving next to Airport

May 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved the paving of Selfridge Road in Hampton. The presently dirt road is next to Atlanta Speedway Airport. SPLOST IV funds are paying […]

Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).

Development Plan: Hampton Open House, County Survey Now Open

April 21, 2023 Clayton

Henry County and the cities continue to gather public feedback about their land use plan updates. Hampton will have an open house on Monday, April […]

Concept layout for East King Road roundabout in Hampton. Photo shows future roundabout at East King Road and Floyd Road. (special photo)

East King Roundabout is Nearly Complete in Hampton

April 12, 2023 Clayton

The new East King at Floyd Road roundabout in Hampton is nearly complete. Contractors began pouring final asphalt on Wednesday, April 12. The new intersection […]

Photo shows LEGO bricks to represent possible future jobs and housing in Henry County (Comprehensive Plan 2018 photo).

Development Plans 2023 Events Kicking Off in April

March 30, 2023 Clayton

If you’ve ever been frustrated by a proposed development in Henry County, and let’s be honest — who hasn’t it? — then these upcoming events […]

Photo of Georgia State Capitol (Wikimedia Commons photo)

Local Homestead and New Authority Bills Advance to Governor

March 29, 2023 Clayton

The state general assembly approved final passage on several local bills during Wednesday morning, March 29. The bills include proposed homestead exemptions for the city […]