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Image shows an architectural concept for The Villages at Ola retail space (Jefferson Architecture photo).
Ola

Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road

May 29, 2025 Clayton

A home builder planning to build new retail space and an age-restricted senior subdivision received approval on Wednesday night, May 28. The project is located […]

Map shows the state route 81 widening projects, phases 1 and 2 (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

County Hires Engineer to Design the SR 81 Widening Phase 2

March 20, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has hired a design engineer for the State Route 81 widening, phase 2. The project extends between North Bethany Road and Keys Ferry […]

Map shows the location of proposed subdivisions scheduled for the March 2025 zoning board meeting (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Communities and Development

New Details Update: 5 Subdivisions on the March Zoning Meeting

March 10, 2025 Clayton

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board (ZAB) next meets on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Five new subdivisions are on the board’s meeting agenda. This is […]

Map shows the location of proposed subdivisions scheduled for the March 2025 zoning board meeting (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Communities and Development

5 New Subdivisions on the March 2025 Zoning Board Meeting

February 20, 2025 Clayton

The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board (ZAB) next meets on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Five new subdivisions are on the board’s meeting agenda. The county […]

Concept layout shows a two-lane roundabout at SR 81 and SR 138 in Walton County, Georgia (Georgia DOT layout with insert map added by Henry Reporter / insert map created with Datawrapper).
Travels Tuesday

Walton County: SR 81 at SR 138 Roundabout Approved for Construction

February 4, 2025 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract for SR 81 at SR 138 in Walton County. The project will construct a new two-lane roundabout. SR […]

Map shows the location of Lake Dow Self-Storage, in relation to Merganser self-storage and Publix (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
McDonough

The Lake Dow Self-Storage Request Withdraws its Application

November 25, 2024 Clayton

A proposed self-storage business off Lake Dow Road in McDonough has withdrawn their application. They can resubmit it in 2025. If so, then the zoning […]

Map shows Ola retail space and the surrounding area (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
Ola

Plans Approved for Ola Retail Space on Highway 81

October 17, 2024 Clayton

Additional retail space will be coming soon to Ola. That’s based on the latest plans submitted along Highway 81. The space would create additional outparcels […]

Photo shows units inside of a self-storage building (stock photo).
McDonough

McDonough Planning Board to Reconsider Lake Dow Self-Storage

September 22, 2024 Clayton

Applicants proposing a new self-storage business off Lake Dow Road will return to the McDonough Planning Commission for reconsideration. That’s the latest update on a […]

Satellite image shows the intersection of state route 81 and Oakland Road (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

State Starts Work to Add Turn Lane at SR81 & Oakland Road

September 12, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT is installing a new turn lane at State Route 81 and Oakland Road. The state announced work has begun as of Thursday, September […]

Photo showing the concept layout for the SR 81 at New Morn Drive roundabout (Georgia DOT photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

State Approved Construction for New Roundabout on State Route 81

September 3, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract for a new roundabout on State Route 81 at New Morn Drive. The project is located in unincorporated […]

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Latest Updates

  • 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
  • Image shows the Henry County Water Authority board, General Manager Tony Carnell and former General Manager Lindy Farmer at the Farmer Reservoir dedication in May 2025 (HCWA photo).
    HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer
    May 21, 2025
  • Sgt. 1st Class John Beale, then Staff Sgt., poses with his favorite candy while seating in a Georgia Army National Guard armored humvee. Beale joined the GAARNG in 2004 as a calvary scout after previously serving on active duty from 1989 to 1995.
    A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale
    May 21, 2025
  • About 87,700 Henry County residents worked in other counties in 2022. Meanwhile, about 23,100 county residents worked within the county. Lastly, about 49,100 workers commuted into the county for jobs in 2022. (Census OnTheMap data and image)
    Where do Henry County Residents Commute for Work?
    May 20, 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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