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Aerial photo of new Locust Grove park under construction in September 2020 (staff photo)
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Locust Grove names new park for Chase Maddox

April 6, 2021 Clayton

The Locust Grove city council unanimously approved plans on Monday night, April 5, to name their new park after fallen police officer Chase Maddox. The […]

Concept photo of Nash Farm Park playground equipment (GameTime photo)
Local Elections

Henry Minutes March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover the bid award for new playground equipment, Angela Moore won the house district 90 runoff election and McDonough approved […]

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 Jonesboro Road Park (staff photo)
McDonough

McDonough approves bid for Jonesboro Road Park

January 28, 2021 Clayton

The McDonough city council held a special called meeting on January 22, 2021. During the meeting, the council approved a construction contract for Jonesboro Road […]

April 2020 photo of site demolition at Fairview Public Safety Complex (Mark B. photo)
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Board approves new Fairview park, sidewalks

January 26, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved two contracts for park improvements in Fairview during their meeting on January 20, 2021. Earlier in the month, […]

Photo of soccer fields at North Mt Carmel Park (Google Images / Christine Braaten photo)
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Architect Sought for District II Recreation Center

January 8, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting bids to hire an architect for the upcoming district II recreation center. The recreation center will be located at North Mt […]

Photo of planned Hampton skate park (American Ramp Company photo)
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Parks Upgrades Approved in Hampton, Fairview

December 10, 2020 Clayton

The Hampton city council and Henry County Board of Commissioners approved upgrades at local parks in December. The improvements cover McBrayer Park and Hidden Valley […]

Aerial photo of Avalon Park bandstand (staff photo)
General

New bandstand to be constructed at Alexander Park

October 20, 2020 Clayton

The city of McDonough approved a contract earlier this month to construct a new bandstand at Alexander Park West off Jonesboro Road. The design will […]

April 2020 photo of site demolition at Fairview Public Safety Complex (Mark B. photo)
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County accepting proposals for Fairview ballfields

October 5, 2020 Clayton

Henry County purchasing department has published a request for proposals (RFP) to construct new ballfields on county-owned property at Fairview Road and Panola Road. The […]

Aerial photo of new Locust Grove park under construction in September 2020 (staff photo)
Locust Grove

New city park under construction off Tanger Blvd

September 18, 2020 Clayton

Construction continues on the city of Locust Grove’s new park adjacent Department of Driver Services on Tanger Blvd. The estimated completion date for the project […]

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