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Concept layout for state route 81 widening project near Lake Dow Road. Photo shows a future four-lane roadway with a divided center median. (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Georgia DOT responds to SR 81 widening project comments

June 1, 2021 Clayton

In late 2020, Georgia DOT held an open house for the widening of state route 81. The project runs three miles between Postmaster Drive and […]

Photo of SR 81 bridge over South River (Georgia DOT photo)
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover the upcoming closure of state route 81 at the South River, ARC approves federal transportation funding and the BOC […]

Photo of building exterior at Publix at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads (Clayton Carte photo).
Ola

Publix at Ola Crossroads Now Open

February 10, 2021 Clayton

Henry County’s newest Publix Super Market opened on the morning of Wednesday, February 10, at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads. The grocery store is located at […]

Photo of pavilion and playground at Mickie D. Cochran Park in Stockbridge (Visit Henry County photo)
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County Seeking Architects for Two Park Projects

January 29, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting proposals from qualified vendors for architectural design services on two park projects. The county is also accepting bids to renovate a […]

Concept layout for roundabout at SR 81 and Snapping Shoals Road
Ola

L&D approved for SR 81 at Jackson Lake

January 20, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved the location & design for a planned roundabout at state route 81 and Jackson Lake Road. The approval marks one step closer […]

Map of Snapping Shoals Road between North Ola Road and River Road (Henry County photo)
Ola

Board awards district III design contracts

January 6, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners awarded two design contracts for future transportation improvements in commission district III. The board awarded the contracts during their meeting on Wednesday, […]

Education SPLOST

Henry County Schools shares classroom capacity study findings

December 8, 2020 Clayton

Henry County Schools hired MGT Consulting Group in fall 2019 to complete a classroom capacity and utilization study for the school district. The study reviewed […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project at Postmaster Drive (Georgia DOT photo)
McDonough

GDOT accepting comments on state route 81 widening

November 25, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now accepting comments on the widening of state route 81 through Monday, January 11, 2021. The project extends between Postmaster Drive and […]

Image showing concept trail system near South River (Henry County photo)
Ola

Design award for Butler’s Bridge wetland restoration and trails

November 5, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners awarded a design contract on November 4 for wetland restoration and future trails off Butler’s Bridge Road in the Ola community. Four […]

Image showing concept trail system near South River (Henry County photo)
Ola

Wetland restoration includes trail concept off Butler’s Bridge Road

August 17, 2020 Clayton

Henry County is accepting requests for proposals (RFP) for the design of wetland and / or stream restoration on county-owned property off Butler’s Bridge Road. […]

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