Parks & Recreation
1974: Its Time to Update the Master Parks Plan
Henry County last developed a master parks plan in 1974. After more than two years of discussion about the topic, that will change in 2023. […]
Month: January 2023
Public Safety
Henry County HEAT Unit Wins New Dodge Durango
The Henry County HEAT unit won a new 2022 Dodge Durango. In addition, Henry County submitted its application for the program’s FY24 grant funding. The […]
GA General Assembly
State House & Senate announce 2023-24 Committee Leadership
The Georgia State House and State Senate have announced their committee leadership for the 2023-24 session. Several members of the Henry County delegation will chair […]
Public Safety
Henry County Sheriff’s Office Unveils New Helicopter
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new helicopter during an event at Red Hawk Park in McDonough. The Sheriff’s Office received the Bell OH-58 […]
Major Projects
County Seeking Grant to Widen Mill Road & Willow Lane
Henry County is seeking the state’s assistance to jumpstart work to widen Mill Road and Willow Lane. The county will be applying for a Georgia […]
Locust Grove
Container Restaurant & Brewery proposed in Locust Grove
The Locust Grove Downtown Development Authority is seeking rezoning for a new container restaurant & microbrewery. The business would be off Carter Lane beside Southpoint […]
Public Safety
Henry County buys new Police Vehicles for SRO, K-9 Officers
Henry County is continuously investing in its public safety fleet. Most recently, the county approved new police vehicles for the SRO unit and K-9 officers. […]
Roadway Maintenance & Safety
McDonough approves Postmaster Drive, Turner Church contracts
A section of Postmaster Drive will see repairs after McDonough approved a patching contract. In addition, the city approved its contribution to a county SPLOST […]
General
Stockbridge Council Members to See Pay Raise in 2024
Members of the Stockbridge city council will be receiving a pay raise starting in January 2024. The raise amounts to a 66% increase. The Stockbridge […]
Locust Grove
New Industrial Park to Break Ground in Locust Grove
Stonemont Financial Group has closed on a new industrial park in Locust Grove. The new development, entitled Stonemont Park 75 South, plans to break ground […]