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Announcements

Property Tax Hearings Schedule for 2023 Is Now Out

July 11, 2023 Clayton 0

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 to bring in additional collections over one year ago. In […]

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

Willow Lane Widening and Others Grant Application Not Selected

June 30, 2023 Clayton 0

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 next steps after the county’s applications did not receive funds. […]

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

The Hampton, Locust Grove Councils Approved Pay Raises for 2024

May 9, 2023 Clayton 0

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 ago. State law requires that elected officials’ pay increases cannot […]

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

Hampton Homestead Votes On Ballot After Governor Signs Bills

May 8, 2023 Clayton 0

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 would create tax savings for Hampton homeowners. The proposed homestead […]

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

County Approved the Selfridge Road Paving next to Airport

May 5, 2023 Clayton 0

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 for the project. SPLOST IV collections ran from 2014–2020. Selfridge […]

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

Development Plan: Hampton Open House, County Survey Now Open

April 21, 2023 Clayton 0

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 24. In addition, the county plan has its first online […]

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

East King Roundabout is Nearly Complete in Hampton

April 12, 2023 Clayton 0

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 represents the first roundabout within the city. Hampton partnered with […]

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

Development Plans 2023 Events Kicking Off in April

March 30, 2023 Clayton 0

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 are for you. Henry County and the four cities are […]

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GA General Assembly

Local Homestead and New Authority Bills Advance to Governor

March 29, 2023 Clayton 0

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 of Hampton, as well as two new authorities for Henry […]

Photo showing new three-way stop at McDonough Street and Derrick Avenue in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Heads Up! New Three-Way Stop at McDonough Street in Hampton.

March 24, 2023 Clayton 0

Heads up! There is a new three-way stop at McDonough Street and Derrick Avenue in Hampton. Motorists need to be aware of the change when passing through downtown Hampton. The city elected to make the […]

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    Henry County Public Schools Foundation Launches ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign
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  • Photo of building exterior at Publix at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads (Clayton Carte photo).
    Ranking the Henry County Publix Stores: Which is Your Favorite?
    June 12, 2025 0
  • Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
    New Subdivisions to Add Nearly 1,800 Homes in Hampton
    June 11, 2025 0
  • Image shows a concept sign for I-75 South at I-285 near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Google photo with SignMaker sign).
    State Project Would Improve I-75 South Near the Airport
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