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Photo collage shows the state capitol building and Henry County Schools district office with the text “property taxes” overlay (Clayton Carte and HCS photos).
Henry County Schools

Upcoming HCS Public Hearings on Opt-Out of Property Tax Savings

January 5, 2025 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers proposed last year and voters approved a new statewide floating homestead exemption. The measure intends to protect homeowners from experiencing large increases year-to-year […]

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Local Elections

Property Taxes are up 66%…Can Amendment 1 Help?

November 2, 2024 Clayton

New research published this week shows the Atlanta metro has seen the second-highest increase in property taxes from 2019-2024. Voters in Georgia will consider a […]

Photo shows a chart illustrating the Henry County 2024 property tax rates (Henry County photo).
General

The County Cites Its Growth In Approving Higher 2024 Taxes

August 1, 2024 Clayton

Henry County approved a three-mill increase in its property taxes for 2024. This represents the first change to the county’s millage rate in eight years. […]

Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

School Board Approved Lowering Its 2024 Property Taxes

July 25, 2024 Clayton

Many property owners in Henry County will see a reduction in their school board taxes after the board approved lowering its 2024 property taxes. The […]

Photo shows the front exterior of the Henry County Schools district office in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

Henry County Schools Propose to Lower their Millage Rate in 2024

July 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools will have the first two millage rate hearings on Monday, July 15, 2024. Ahead of their upcoming meetings, they have made available […]

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General

Three Cities Propose a 2024 Property Tax Increase in Henry County

July 9, 2024 Clayton

Three cities in Henry County — Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge — are considering a property tax increase for 2024. The fourth city, Locust Grove, does […]

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General

The Final County Budget Hearing is on Thursday Evening

May 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County will consider adopting its FY 2025 budget this upcoming Thursday, May 30. Attendees there will be able to speak during the public hearing. […]

Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).
General

County Looks at Increase on the 2025 Budget & Property Taxes

May 8, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is considering four options when discussing the 2025 budget & property taxes. The county staff presented the possible scenarios during a budget hearing […]

Photo shows Rep Lauren Daniel (center) and Governor Brian Kemp (seated) at the tax credit bill signing on April 18, 2024 (Georgia House photo).
GA General Assembly

Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law

April 22, 2024 Clayton

The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]

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 […]

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