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Photo showing renovation plans and construction equipment for Mickie D. Cochran Park Renovations in district 4 (Henry County photo).
Parks and Recreation

County Making Renovations at Mickie Cochran Park in Stockbridge

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Henry County held a groundbreaking ceremony in March for Mickie D. Cochran Park renovations in Stockbridge. The project will be complete this fall. SPLOST V […]

Satellite image showing location of Willow Lane at Bridges Road roundabout (Google photo).
SPLOST V

The Next Roundabout in McDonough Accepting Construction Bids

March 16, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is now accepting construction bids for the next roundabout in McDonough. The Willow Lane at Bridges Road intersection will see the improvement. Contractors […]

Map showing routes offering future four-lane access to the aquatic center from I-75. The primary route will be Georgia 20 to McDonough Parkway, with a secondary option from highway 155 (Google MyMaps / Clayton Carte image).
SPLOST V

Yes, the Aquatic Center Will Have Four-Lane Access Off I-75.

March 10, 2023 Clayton

This week, Henry County presented the latest site plan ahead of beginning construction on the new aquatic center. With it, they also confirmed one final […]

Aquatic Center Project Site Plan off Henry Parkway Connector as of March 2023 (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Latest Schedule Would See Aquatic Center Open By New Year’s 2025 

March 7, 2023 Clayton

The latest schedule update for the Henry County Aquatic Center estimates the venue will open by New Year’s 2025. The county previously was targeting Memorial […]

Photo shows new sidewalk under construction at Ola Elementary School, dated March 1, 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).
SPLOST V

New Sidewalk Under Construction at Ola Elementary

March 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction has began on a new sidewalk in front of Ola Elementary School. Henry County SPLOST V funds are paying for the project. The county […]

Architectural rendering showing a large indoor pool and outdoor pool for the aquatic center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Neighbors Upset over New Aquatic Center Parking Lot

February 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is planning to construct a new aquatic center on a portion of Cotton Fields golf course in McDonough. The neighbors aren’t happy about […]

Rendering showing the water park at the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Henry County & McDonough Adopt Aquatic Center Agreement

February 16, 2023 Clayton

Henry County and McDonough have approved an aquatic center intergovernmental agreement. The agreement addresses permitting for the new structure. Voters approved SPLOST V in 2019. […]

Construction document showing the roundabout plan at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road (Henry County photo).
SPLOST V

Roundabout Begins Work, Water Line Cost on Racetrack Road

February 10, 2023 Clayton

Construction began this week, February 6-10, for a new roundabout in McDonough. In addition, Henry County and HCWA approved the cost of a water line […]

Aerial photo showing state route 20 at Turner Church Road roundabout (Henry County photo).
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SPLOST Sales Tax Collections Surpass $57 Million Dollars in 2022

February 3, 2023 Clayton

Henry County SPLOST sales tax collections surpassed $57 million dollars during 2022. The county’s transportation SPLOST program collected another $40 million during its first nine […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project at Postmaster Drive (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Comment Deadline Tuesday for Widening State Route 81

December 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is accepting public comments through this Tuesday, December 20, for widening state route 81. The project extends between Postmaster Drive in McDonough and […]

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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

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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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