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Henry County Approved to Start Its Police Academy

January 2, 2025 Clayton

The Henry County Police Department is proud to announce the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council approved the establishment of a Henry County […]

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Public Safety

McDonough Council Approved the Purchase of New Police Cars

December 12, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough Police Department will be adding a few new vehicles to its fleet. The city council approved the purchase of five new vehicles in […]

Photo shows a fire engine and ladder truck on the apron in front of a fire station (Clayton Carte photo).
General

Henry County Looking at Tax Increase for Public Safety

April 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is considering a property tax increase for public safety needs. The increase, if adopted in July, would be the county’s first increase in […]

Photo showing members of the Henry County HEAT unit with a 2022 Dodge Durango in the background (HCPD photo).
Public Safety

Henry County HEAT Unit Wins New Dodge Durango

January 19, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County HEAT unit won a new 2022 Dodge Durango. In addition, Henry County submitted its application for the program’s FY24 grant funding. The […]

Streetview photo of new District 4 Police Precinct on highway 42 (Google photo).
Public Safety

Henry County buys Hwy 42 building for District 4 Police Precinct

September 8, 2022 Clayton

In 2019, Henry County allocated funds in SPLOST V to build four police precincts. During the September 2022 board meeting, commissioners approved the purchase of […]

Photo of Henry County Police Vehicles (Henry County photo)
Public Safety

Henry County buys 150 new police vehicles, 3 ambulance chassis

August 3, 2022 Clayton

Henry County board members approved the purchase of 150 new police vehicles during the August 2 meeting. The police utility intercepts will cost the county […]

Photo of Henry County School buses arriving at school (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

McDonough approves school zone speed limit cameras

April 21, 2022 Clayton

The city of McDonough will soon join Henry County by installing speed limit cameras within school zones. The city council approved an agreement for the […]

Photo of ribbon cutting ceremony at fire station 6 in January 2022 (staff photo).
SPLOST V

Henry County celebrates completion of Fire Station 6 and Police Precinct

January 18, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this month, Henry County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for fire station 6 and the Fairview police precinct. The new facilities are located on […]

Photo of Locust Grove Police Officer Demarkus Hutcherson receiving a certificate of appreciation from Police Chief Derrick Austin (Locust Grove photo)
Locust Grove

Resident gives thanks to Locust Grove Officer Demarkus Hutcherson

September 22, 2021 Clayton

A local resident showed her appreciation for one of Locust Grove’s police officers on Monday night, September 20. Police Officer Demarkus Hutcherson had gone out […]

Photo of Frank Trammer with Stockbridge city hall in background (special photo)
People

Stockbridge appoints Frank Trammer new police chief

September 21, 2021 Clayton

The city of Stockbridge welcomes Frank Trammer as the new police chief. Trammer is expected to take office before October 4, 2021. The experienced decorated […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • Map shows the location of road resurfacing for Avalon subdivisions within the city of McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Google MyMaps).
    McDonough Approved $2.36M to Resurface Avalon Subdivisions
    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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