School Bus Archives

Photo showing a group of school buses (Henry County Schools photo).

Henry County Schools Approved its School Bus Purchase 2024

November 12, 2024 Clayton

The 2021 education SPLOST program included plans to buy 125 new school buses over five years. Henry County Schools approved its 2024 school bus purchase […]

It’s National School Bus Safety Week 2024

October 21, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools invites the community to join in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week 2024. The week is happening October 21-25, 2024. National School […]

Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety

April 23, 2024 Clayton

Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]

Photo shows a stop sign displayed on the side of a school bus (stock photo).

Lawmakers Approved Addy’s Law to Increase the School Bus Fine

March 29, 2024 Clayton

State lawmakers gave their approval on Thursday to Addy’s Law. The bill increases the fine for motorists who pass a stopped school bus when its […]

Photo shows a group of school buses lined up in a parking lot (stock photo).

State Lawmakers Introduce “Addy’s Law” at the State Capitol

February 17, 2024 Clayton

This week, state lawmakers introduced ”Addy’s Law” to change how school districts determine bus routes. The bill follows the passing of an 8-year-old girl, Adalynn […]

Henry County Board Approved the 2023 School Bus Purchase

November 15, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools has approved their 2023 school bus purchase. The purchase represents the 3rd out of 5 annual purchases in E-SPLOST VI. […]

Photo shows Henry County Schools staff and elected officials at the McDonough West Bus Garage groundbreaking in September 2023 (Henry County Schools photo).

School Board Breaks Ground on New McDonough West Bus Facility

October 2, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools broke ground in September on its new McDonough West Bus Facility. The maintenance garage will serve four school clusters when complete. […]

Site plan showing the new bus transportation facility to build behind Oakland Elementary in McDonough (Henry County Schools photo).

New School Bus Facility to Build in McDonough

June 13, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved construction for a new school bus facility. The new bus garage will be the district’s second such facility. HCS will build […]

FY 2024 Budget Has School Bus Driver Pay Raise

April 24, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved its tentative budget last week at the April board meeting. The FY 2024 budget includes a school bus driver pay raise. […]