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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).
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HCWA Dedicates Reservoir in Honor of Former GM Lindy Farmer

May 21, 2025 Press Release

Visionary. Pioneer. Leader. Public Servant. These were some of the words said to describe former Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) General Manager Lindy Farmer, Jr. […]

Photo shows the Henry County Water Authority board members for 2025-2026 (HCWA photo).
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Henry County Water Authority Swears in the 2025 Board

February 4, 2025 Press Release

During its January meeting, the Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) Board of Directors selected officers for 2025. They also welcomed a new member to the […]

Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).
Announcements

Henry County and Authorities to Hold Joint Meeting October 2024

October 20, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Board of Commissioners and two county authorities will hold a joint meeting on October 24, 2024. Specifically, the meeting will be with […]

Construction document showing the roundabout plan at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road (Henry County photo).
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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 […]

Photo of Henry County Water Authority board members in February 2021 (HCWA photo)
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Water Authority board approves pay increase

June 16, 2021 Clayton

The Henry County Water Authority recently held their monthly board meeting. During the June meeting, board members passed via split vote a pay increase. The […]

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Henry County bills pass state house

March 29, 2021 Clayton

On Monday, March 29, the state house convened for its 39th legislative day. Two Henry County bills passed during the local calendar. The bills — […]

Aerial photo of Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCWA photo)
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Water Authority Receives Approval to Refinance its Bond Debt

January 8, 2021 Clayton

Commissioners approved the water authority’s refinance plan on Wednesday, January 6. The board previously denied the water authority’s request in December. The board’s approval allows […]

Aerial photo of Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCWA photo)
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Board Denied Water Authority Plan to Refinance Bond Debt

December 2, 2020 Clayton

On Tuesday, December 1, Henry County commissioners voted 3-3 to deny the water authority’s ability to pay off existing bond debt through new bonds at […]

Chart showing the unincorporated Henry County millage rate from 2019 to 2020 (Clayton Carte chart).
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Understanding the county’s new Special Service Districts

September 26, 2020 Clayton

Property tax bills have arrived in residents’ mailboxes and people may have questions about the county’s new special service districts (SSD). In short, the overall […]

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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