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Map shows the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II project between North Mt. Carmel Road and Clayton County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
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County Hires Design Engineer for Jonesboro Road West Widening

May 7, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II, project. The widening project will extend from North Mt. […]

Photo shows a concept rendering for modern farmhouse style townhomes by Pulte Homes (company photo).
Dutchtown

Townhomes Approved on Jonesboro Road at Chambers Road

April 21, 2025 Clayton

Pulte Homes has received approval for a new townhome development on Jonesboro Road at Chambers Road. The property had been the subject of multiple rezoning […]

Map shows major road projects in Henry County (Clayton Carte map created with Google MyMaps).
Major Projects

The County Received Design Proposals for 5 Widening Projects

March 5, 2025 Clayton

Henry County started to accept design proposals from engineering firms for various road widening projects in January 2025. They have received proposals on five projects […]

Traffic camera photo shows Jonesboro Road at Foster Drive in May 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

ARC Board Approved New Funds for Henry County Roads

February 19, 2025 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) board has approved $165 million in new federal funds for transportation projects in the Atlanta area. This includes $6.89 million […]

Photo shows a crowd inside of a Raising Cane’s restaurant (company photo).
Dutchtown

Raising Cane’s in McDonough Sets Opening Date

January 30, 2025 Clayton

Raising Cane’s in McDonough has set its opening date for March 2025. The new location is at Jonesboro Road and Mill Road, near I-75. Raising […]

Map shows TIP amendment 3 projects in Henry County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Atlanta Regional Commission

TIP Amendment has $600 Million for Henry County

January 22, 2025 Clayton

A proposed amendment to the Atlanta transportation improvement program (TIP) incorporates about $600 million in new funding for Henry County transportation projects. This includes not […]

Traffic camera photo shows Jonesboro Road at Foster Drive in May 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).
Atlanta Regional Commission

Starting the Year with News of New Road Funding

January 1, 2025 Clayton

Henry County sought federal funding in March 2024 for various road projects. The results of that TIP solicitation application are now available to kick-off 2025. […]

Map shows SPLOST VI projects in Henry County, with T-SPLOST and Georgia DOT projects added for additional context (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

First SPLOST VI Road Projects are Out for Design Bids

December 28, 2024 Clayton

The county voters approved SPLOST VI in November 2024. Now, less than two months later, Henry County is advertising proposals for design work on three […]

Photo shows residents lined up to speak in opposition to a proposed development on Jonesboro Road at Chambers Road during the October 2024 zoning board meeting (Clayton Carte photo).
Dutchtown

Zoning Board Considers a Townhomes Request on Jonesboro Road

October 14, 2024 Clayton

Twenty acres at Jonesboro Road and Chambers Road, west of I-75, was a hot subject at last Thursday’s monthly zoning board meeting. The latest proposal […]

Photo shows the front elevation of townhomes (stock photo).
Dutchtown

Townhomes, Cluster Homes and Data Center on the Zoning Board Agenda

October 6, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board next meets on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The zoning board will consider five rezoning requests. They […]

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    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
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    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
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  • 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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