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Map shows the Burg Road dirt road paving project (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
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Contract Approved for Burg Road Dirt Road Paving in Locust Grove

January 14, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved a contract for the Burg Road dirt road paving project. The roadway connects Peeksville Road, near Locust Grove High School, and […]

Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).
Local Elections

Wilson Wins in District 1; December Runoff for District 4

November 6, 2024 Clayton

Voters in three Henry County districts had a BOC election in November 2024. District 1 Commissioner Wilson will serve a third term. Meanwhile, voters in […]

Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).
General

County Looks at Increase on the 2025 Budget & Property Taxes

May 8, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is considering four options when discussing the 2025 budget & property taxes. The county staff presented the possible scenarios during a budget hearing […]

Area map showing the Locust Road rezoning request and surrounding area in Locust Grove (Henry County photo).
Locust Grove

Town Hall on Thursday to discuss Locust Road rezoning request

February 28, 2022 Clayton

Residents in Locust Grove are invited to a town hall meeting this Thursday, March 3, beginning at 6 pm. The purpose of the town hall […]

Drone photo of McDonough Library at sunset in February 2020 (staff photo)
General

Libraries ask for Saturday hours in yearly budget request

February 27, 2020 Clayton

Henry County Libraries Director Kathy Pillatzki presented the library system’s budget request earlier this week to commissioners during the board’s two-day budget workshop. The library […]

Reeves Creek concept site plan excerpt of convention center and arena
General

Convention center splits BOC in approving capital project list

February 19, 2020 Clayton

Commissioners split along party lines when approving the county’s five-year capital improvement plan this week. At the center of the split was the inclusion of […]

Photo of large audience at board of commissioners meeting on February 18, 2020 (staff photo)
Union Grove

Kelleytown grocery store stalled over sewer service

February 19, 2020 Clayton

Questions over sewer service resulted in commissioners denying a comprehensive plan amendment for a proposed grocery store in Kelleytown, but several board members indicated they […]

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Roadway Maintenance and Safety

New four-way stop to be installed along Bill Gardner Parkway

February 14, 2020 Clayton

Henry County DOT will install a new four-way stop at Bill Gardner Parkway and Lester Mill Road following a string of accidents despite attempts to […]

Photo of June Wood speaking as Johnny Wilson and his wife Donna look on (staff photo)
Local Elections

Commissioner Johnny Wilson holds re-election kickoff

December 6, 2019 Clayton

County Chair June Wood addresses the audience standing beside Johnny Wilson and his wife Donna (staff photo) On an evening surrounded by family and friends, […]

Meetings This Week

Henry County rezones Reeves Creek mixed use development

November 20, 2019 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved a rezoning this week for the county’s portion of the Reeves Creek mixed use development planned east of Interstate 75 in […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
    New Subdivisions to Add Nearly 1,800 Homes in Hampton
    June 11, 2025
  • 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
    June 10, 2025
  • Aerial photo shows Birch Creek Elementary School and the adjacent subdivisions in the background (Andrews, Hammock, & Powell, Inc. photo from Youtube).
    Wolf Creek Elementary School Awarded to Start Construction
    June 9, 2025
  • Map shows the location of county and city offices across Henry County, with the text “Meetings This Week” in a speech bubble (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 9, 2025
    June 9, 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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