May 2023

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 Clayton

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

Photo shows Secretary of State Raffensperger at a podium with two posters on either side announcing the Presidential Primary 2024 date in Georgia as March 12, 2024 (Rahul Bali / WABE News photo).

Primary 2024 Set, But Henry Must First Vote in November

May 5, 2023 Clayton

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger held a press conference this week to announce the Presidential Primary date for next year in Georgia. But, before Henry […]

Streetview looking down a dirt surface Selfridge Road in Hampton (Google photo).

County Approved the Selfridge Road Paving next to Airport

May 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved the paving of Selfridge Road in Hampton. The presently dirt road is next to Atlanta Speedway Airport. SPLOST IV funds are paying […]

Photo showing renovation plans and construction equipment for Mickie D. Cochran Park Renovations in district 4 (Henry County photo).

Board Approved Mickie Cochran Playground, Path Lighting

May 4, 2023 Clayton

Progress continues on the renovations at Mickie D Cochran Park. In recent weeks, the county approved purchases for the new playground equipment and path lighting. […]

Aquatic Center Project Site Plan off Henry Parkway Connector as of March 2023 (Henry County photo).

County to Host Community Meeting for Golf Course Future

May 3, 2023 Clayton

Henry County has announced an upcoming community meeting. The community meeting will go over future plans for Cotton Fields Golf Course in McDonough. The meeting […]

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

Final Budget Hearings Later this Month

May 2, 2023 Clayton

Residents are receiving their annual assessment notices in the mail this week. The final budget hearings — to determine where their tax dollars go — […]

Satellite image showing intersection of Racetrack Road and Iris Lake in McDonough (Google photo).

McDonough Council to Consider New Gas Station Request

May 2, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council has an upcoming rezoning request on their May agenda. The council will consider a request for a new gas station at Racetrack […]

Satellite image showing the SR 155 at East Lake Pkwy intersection, Kroger and Union Grove schools (Google photo).

Construction Resumes on New Union Grove Kroger

May 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction activity is resuming at the new Union Grove Kroger. The new store was previously paused indefinitely around 2017–2018. The new location will be on […]

Satellite image showing location of Willow Lane at Bridges Road roundabout (Google photo).

Board Approved the Bridges at Willow Roundabout

May 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction will begin this summer on a new roundabout in McDonough. Henry County approved the Bridges at Willow Lane roundabout during their May 2 meeting. […]