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Month: April 2023

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).
Parks & Recreation

Mt Carmel Recreation Center Look to Start Construction This Year

April 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County hired an architect in June 2021 to design the new Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The county anticipates construction will begin before the end […]

Photo of a train blocking a railroad crossing at Jonesboro Road in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).
Announcements

Jonesboro Road Closure at Railroad Tracks on Wednesday

April 29, 2023 Clayton

Motorists, heads up! Norfolk Southern will have a partial road closure on Jonesboro Road on Wednesday, May 3, for repairs. The road closure will be […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Atlanta Regional Commission photo).
Locust Grove

First Impact Fee Update Since 2005 Happening in Locust Grove

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Locust Grove has hired a consultant to update their impact fee program. The city last revised their impact fees in 2005. Impact fees are paid […]

Map showing new manufacturing jobs in metro Atlanta and Henry County between 2020–2023 (Atlanta Regional Commission photo).
Locust Grove

Henry County Helping Lead the Way in New Manufacturing Jobs

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County’s employment base continues to increase, to include several new manufacturing facilities. The county is helping to lead the state in new manufacturing jobs […]

Streetview photo looking north at Jonesboro Road and Mt. Carmel Road intersection towards future park and ride lot (Google photo).
Public Transit

Here is the Latest Jonesboro Road Park and Ride Update

April 27, 2023 Clayton

In 2016, Henry County received a grant for a new park and ride lot off Jonesboro Road. Here is the latest update about the project […]

Photo shows two four-story apartment buildings with partial brick exteriors and landscaping (stock photo).
Land Use & Communities

A Look at Draft New Apartment Standards in Henry County

April 27, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is considering new standards for multifamily development. Staff presented an initial draft of the new apartment standards at the April board meeting. Chair […]

Henry County Schools logo in purple on white background
Henry County Schools

Split School Board Holds Off on Proposed Calendar Changes

April 25, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County school board held off on making proposed changes to the district calendar. This came after board members were split whether to add […]

Concept layout showing the proposed roundabout at state route 16 and state route 42 east of downtown Jackson (Georgia DOT photo).
Butts County

SR 16 at SR 42 Roundabout Open House Happening Now

April 25, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently taking comments for a proposed roundabout at state route 16 and state route 42. The project is located east of the […]

Photo showing a group of school buses (Henry County Schools photo).
Henry County Schools

FY 2024 Budget Has School Bus Driver Pay Raise

April 24, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools approved its tentative budget last week at the April board meeting. The FY 2024 budget includes a school bus driver pay raise. […]

Map showing the proposed Stockbridge TAD #1 in the downtown area (Stockbridge map).
Stockbridge

Stockbridge Officials are No-Show at Called TAD Meeting

April 21, 2023 Clayton

The board of commissioners held a called meeting this week to hear from Stockbridge officials regarding the city’s proposed Tax Allocation District or TAD. The […]

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News in Pictures

  • Concept layout for state route 81 widening project at Postmaster Drive (Georgia DOT photo)
  • Photo of Extended Stay America front elevation (TGC Group photo)
  • Precinct map of commission district three, 2012-2021 (Henry County photo)
  • Photo of completed roundabout at state route 20 and East Lake Road (Henry Herald photo)
  • Photo of bridge on Campground Road over the railroad (Elton Alexander photo)
  • Site plan for Bridges at Jodeco development
  • Concept layout of dual roundabouts on state route 20 (Georgia DOT photo)

Latest Updates

  • Photo shows muscadine vines in a vineyard (stock photo).
    Wineries Can Now Locate in Henry County
    June 8, 2023
  • Photo shows detached homes separated by a walkway (Avilla Homes photo).
    Henry County Objects to Proposed Multifamily Housing
    June 8, 2023
  • Area map showing the Cubes at Locust Grove development on Price Drive (Colliers International photo).
    Latest Site Plan Adds Space at Cubes in Locust Grove
    June 7, 2023
  • Photo shows county staff on a transportation question and answer panel during a June 2023 town hall meeting (Clayton Carte photo).
    County Transportation Town Halls: Three More Chances to Attend!
    June 7, 2023
  • Photo of Jonesboro Road at Mill Road intersection in October 2021 (Clayton Carte photo).
    Board Backs Plan for Jonesboro Road Corridor Study
    June 7, 2023

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  • Image shows construction cover sheet and site layout for the new Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).

    County is Now Accepting Construction Bids for Aquatic Center

    June 1, 2023
    Henry County is now accepting construction bids for the new aquatic center. The venue, to be built in McDonough, is the headline project of the [...]
  • Photo showing the Nash Farm Event Pavilion in the background (Henry County Parks photo).

    Architect Search for Next Phase at Nash Farm Park

    May 5, 2023
    Henry County is searching for an architect for the next phase of improvements at Nash Farm Park. The new corporate event / wedding pavilion finished [...]

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