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SPLOST V

Heritage Senior Center expansion plans

March 11, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners recently awarded the construction bid to expand Heritage Senior Center in McDonough. The SPLOST V project was planned by Commissioner Gary Barham […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

BOC approves SPLOST budget amendments

February 3, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved various SPLOST budget amendments on February 2. The majority of amendments will increase available funding for road resurfacing. The funds are […]

Map of possible Aquatic Center locations (staff photo)
SPLOST V

Board to revisit Aquatic Center location

January 29, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners will revisit the topic of selecting a location for the county’s aquatic center during their meeting on Tuesday, February 2. The commission […]

Construction plan for Mill Road at Mt. Carmel Road roundabout (Henry County photo)
SPLOST IV

Mill Road roundabout accepting construction bids

January 26, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting bids for a new roundabout at the intersection of Mill Road and Mt. Carmel Road. Purchasing bids from qualified vendors are […]

April 2020 photo of site demolition at Fairview Public Safety Complex (Mark B. photo)
SPLOST V

Board approves new Fairview park, sidewalks

January 26, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved two contracts for park improvements in Fairview during their meeting on January 20, 2021. Earlier in the month, […]

Photo of soccer fields at North Mt Carmel Park (Google Images / Christine Braaten photo)
SPLOST V

Architect Sought for District II Recreation Center

January 8, 2021 Clayton

Henry County is accepting bids to hire an architect for the upcoming district II recreation center. The recreation center will be located at North Mt […]

Photo of swimmer in a lap in a pool (Pexels photo)
SPLOST V

BOC splits in selecting aquatic center site

January 6, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners discussed site selection for the county’s planned aquatic center during their meeting on Wednesday, January 6. The venue headlines the SPLOST V […]

Map of Snapping Shoals Road between North Ola Road and River Road (Henry County photo)
Ola

Board awards district III design contracts

January 6, 2021 Clayton

Henry County commissioners awarded two design contracts for future transportation improvements in commission district III. The board awarded the contracts during their meeting on Wednesday, […]

Map of East Lake Road at Airline Road (Henry County photo)
SPLOST V

BOC approves East Lake at Airline, district III design contracts

December 1, 2020 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved design contracts for several transportation improvements as part of the consent agenda on December 1. The contracts include […]

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

GDOT accepting comments on state route 81 widening

November 25, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now accepting comments on the widening of state route 81 through Monday, January 11, 2021. The project extends between Postmaster Drive and […]

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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 [...]
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    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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