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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 shows work crews pouring concrete at new bridge on state route 81, August 2021 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Henry Minutes August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on various Georgia DOT projects within the county. They include the state route 81 bridge replacement over South […]

Photo of SR 81 bridge over South River (Georgia DOT photo)
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover the upcoming closure of state route 81 at the South River, ARC approves federal transportation funding and the BOC […]

Photo of SR 81 bridge over South River (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Bridge work scheduled on SR 81 replacement

January 21, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT shared an update on January 20 about the upcoming bridge replacement on state route 81 over the South River. GDOT awarded a contract […]

Image showing concept trail system near South River (Henry County photo)
Ola

Design award for Butler’s Bridge wetland restoration and trails

November 5, 2020 Clayton

Henry County commissioners awarded a design contract on November 4 for wetland restoration and future trails off Butler’s Bridge Road in the Ola community. Four […]

Image showing concept trail system near South River (Henry County photo)
Ola

Wetland restoration includes trail concept off Butler’s Bridge Road

August 17, 2020 Clayton

Henry County is accepting requests for proposals (RFP) for the design of wetland and / or stream restoration on county-owned property off Butler’s Bridge Road. […]

Major Projects

Construction awarded to replace SR 81 bridge over South River

August 2, 2020 Clayton

A bridge originally constructed in 1948 will soon be replaced. GDOT awarded a contract on July 31 to replace the bridge on state route 81 […]

Major Projects

Three GDOT projects that let in 2020

January 1, 2020 Clayton

Happy New Year! Here are three Georgia DOT projects that let for construction in 2020. Letting for construction represents the month bids are due from […]

Ola

Location and Design approved for proposed Georgia 81 bridge replacement project

April 28, 2019 Clayton

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has approved the location and design of Project #0013363 for Henry and Newton Counties, a project that would […]

Latest Updates

  • Map shows the streets for road resurfacing by Henry County in 2025 (Google MyMaps map).
    Henry County Approved its 2nd Major Resurfacing Contract of 2025
    June 4, 2025
  • Map shows the Henry Parkway at Henry Parkway Connector intersection and vicinity in McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    New Roundabout Approved for Construction in McDonough
    June 3, 2025
  • Map shows the location of county and city offices across Henry County, with the text “Meetings This Week” in a speech bubble (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 2, 2025
    June 1, 2025
  • Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
    May 29, 2025
  • 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

Have You Read?

  • 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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