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Photo shows Henry County elected officials and staff at the North Mt Carmel Recreation Center Groundbreaking, dated December 14, 2023 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

County Breaks Ground on New Recreation Center at Mt Carmel

December 15, 2023 Clayton

Henry County officials and staff gathered on Thursday afternoon, December 14, at the groundbreaking for the new North Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The $15.5 million dollar venue should be complete by spring 2025. […]

Concept photo of Nash Farm Park playground equipment (GameTime photo)
Parks and Recreation

The Parks Master Plan Survey is Now Available

November 24, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County Parks Master Plan Survey is now available for residents to fill out. The master plan will be complete next year. Access here […]

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Contract Approved for New Recreation Center at Mt Carmel Park

October 18, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved a $15.5 million contract to construct its newest recreation center. The new recreation center will be at North Mt Carmel Park. […]

Photo of a baseball diamond. Photo shows chain link fencing in the foreground with the baseball diamond visible through the fence. Baseball diamond is a Little League size field. (special photo)
Parks and Recreation

Share Your Input! Parks Master Plan to Host Town Halls

September 5, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County Parks Master Plan is looking for your input. The plan will host four town halls during the month of September. This is […]

Commissioner Gary Barham cuts the ribbon on the North Ola Park expansion surrounded by youth baseball players (special photo)
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Henry County Renames North Ola Park for Gary Barham

August 23, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved the renaming of North Ola Park to Gary Barham Park. The renaming honors the late Commissioner Gary Barham, who served on […]

Photo showing the South River (South River Watershed Alliance photo).
Parks and Recreation

Board Approved Contracts to Build New Park in Ola

August 1, 2023 Clayton

A new park in Ola can now build after Henry County commissioners approved a design-build contract at their August meeting. The new passive park will […]

Photo showing the Nash Farm Event Pavilion in the background (Henry County Parks photo).
Parks and Recreation

Architect Search for Next Phase at Nash Farm Park

May 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is searching for an architect for the next phase of improvements at Nash Farm Park. The new corporate event / wedding pavilion finished […]

Photo showing renovation plans and construction equipment for Mickie D. Cochran Park Renovations in district 4 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Board Approved Mickie Cochran Playground, Path Lighting

May 4, 2023 Clayton

Progress continues on the renovations at Mickie D Cochran Park. In recent weeks, the county approved purchases for the new playground equipment and path lighting. […]

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

Mt Carmel Recreation Center Look to Start Construction This Year

April 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County hired an architect in June 2021 to design the new Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The county anticipates construction will begin before the end […]

Photo showing a basketball on the edge of a basketball court (stock photo).
Parks and Recreation

McDonough Approved Resurfacing the Richard Craig Basketball Court

April 7, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council continues to invest in improvements at Richard Craig Park. In March, the council approved resurfacing the basketball court. Earlier in the month, […]

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