March 2024

Photo shows a stop sign displayed on the side of a school bus (stock photo).

Lawmakers Approved Addy’s Law to Increase the School Bus Fine

March 29, 2024 Clayton

State lawmakers gave their approval on Thursday to Addy’s Law. The bill increases the fine for motorists who pass a stopped school bus when its […]

Photo shows Rep. Lauren Daniel, baby Zane Daniel and Speaker of the Georgia House Jon Burns in a press conference to announce an increase in the childcare tax credit (Georgia House photo).

Rep Daniel Sponsors Bill to Increase the Childcare Tax Credit

March 28, 2024 Clayton

Parents in Georgia can receive a little more back from their state taxes, following a bill to increase the childcare tax credit. State Rep. Lauren […]

Photo shows state route 81 near Old Jackson Road, with a highway 81 road sign posted on the side of the road (Google photo).

GDOT Approved Maintenance Contract for Highway 81 in Ola

March 28, 2024 Clayton

Residents in Ola will soon see road work along highway 81. Georgia DOT approved a maintenance contract for crack sealing and new pavement markers. This […]

Photo of three Henry County fire engines at North Ola Park (staff photo)

Henry County Fire Hosting an Open House this Saturday

March 27, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Fire Rescue Department is inviting residents to an open house this Saturday, March 30, from 11 am to 2 pm. The open […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).

The Five Projects on the County’s Application for Federal Funds

March 27, 2024 Clayton

Every two to three years, counties and cities in metro Atlanta can nominate transportation projects to receive federal funds. Here are five projects Henry County […]

Photos showing two concept self-storage businesses at SR 81 and Lake Dow Road in McDonough (Your Storage Units / Barnes Gibson Partners Architects photos).

First Self-Storage in McDonough Approved; Another on the April Calendar

March 27, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough city council amended their code in November 2023 to allow indoor self-storage. Now, the first project using the new code section has been […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)

Extra Funding is Now Available for Local Road Repairs

March 26, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has now made available $250 million dollars to local governments for road repairs. The funds were part of the Governor’s amended FY 2024 state budget. […]

Photo shows fresh produce and refrigerated items for sale in a Dollar General (Dollar General photo).

Dollar General Market Can Proceed with New Location in McDonough

March 26, 2024 Clayton

A land owner plans to construct a new Dollar General Market on Avalon Parkway after receiving site plan approval. The subject property has had commercial […]

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This is the Last Week to Apply for Homestead Exemption 2024

March 26, 2024 Clayton

Homeowners, are you receiving your homestead exemption? This is the last week to apply for the Henry County homestead exemption, and receive its tax savings, […]