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Photo shows Henry County Chair Harrell addressing the house governmental affairs committee on February 25, 2025 (Georgia House video screengrab).
GA General Assembly

State House Looking to Address County Property De-Annexations

February 25, 2025 Clayton

The Georgia House is considering House Bill 521 to change the de-annexation law for county-owned property. The bill is in response to an ongoing request […]

Photo showing McDonough City Hall (Clayton Carte photo).
Announcements

Property Tax Hearings are This Week in McDonough

February 25, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough council will hold three hearings this week to consider opting out of House Bill 581, a floating homestead exemption. The public hearings are […]

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).
Meetings This Week

Upcoming Meetings the Week of February 24, 2025

February 23, 2025 Clayton

Several meetings are happening the week of February 24, 2025. They include regular meetings by Locust Grove, Stockbridge and the Henry County BOC, as well […]

Photo shows a gas pump fueling a car (stock photo).
McDonough

Presumably the Last New Gas Station Approved in McDonough

February 19, 2025 Clayton

Plans to build a new gas station in McDonough received concept plan approval this week. The property obtained commercial zoning in 2004. The new gas […]

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 concept rendering for McDonough mini soccer pitch at Alexander Park (Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation photo).
McDonough

McDonough to Receive a Mini Soccer Pitch at Alexander Park

February 17, 2025 Clayton

A mini soccer pitch is coming soon to McDonough and Henry County. The mini field will be complete this summer at Alexander Park on Georgia […]

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).
Meetings This Week

Upcoming Meetings the Week of February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025 Clayton

Fewer meetings than usual are happening the week of February 17, 2025. That’s because several meetings which usually occur this week will instead happen next […]

Presentation slide shows a map of city and county parks within McDonough (city presentation slide).
McDonough

McDonough to Start Procurement for City Parks Plan

February 12, 2025 Clayton

The city of McDonough will be developing a parks master plan. The McDonough council approved moving forward with parks plan procurement at their February 6 […]

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

Hampton and McDonough Announce HB 581 Public Hearings

February 11, 2025 Clayton

Hampton and McDonough will hold public hearings this month to consider opting-out of HB 581. House Bill 581 is a new statewide floating homestead exemption […]

Presentation slide provides an overview of the McDonough Square landscaping plan (McDonough presentation).
McDonough

New Landscaping Approved for the McDonough Square

February 7, 2025 Clayton

McDonough has approved the install of new landscaping for its historic square. The city started work on the project in 2023. McDonough Square Landscaping The […]

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Latest Updates

  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • Photo collage shows the Henry County legislative delegation for 2025-2026 (Georgia Assembly official photos, The Henry Reporter collage).
    Henry County Legislators to Host Town Halls on May 27 and 29
    May 23, 2025
  • Image shows the Henry County Water Authority board, General Manager Tony Carnell and former General Manager Lindy Farmer at the Farmer Reservoir dedication in May 2025 (HCWA photo).
    HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
    May 21, 2025
  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 2025

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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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