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

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. […]

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 showing a basketball on the edge of a basketball court (stock photo).
Parks & Recreation

McDonough Approved Resurfacing the Richard Craig Basketball Court

April 7, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council continues to invest in improvements at Richard Craig Park. In March, the council approved resurfacing the basketball court. Earlier in the month, […]

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

County Making Renovations at Mickie Cochran Park in Stockbridge

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Henry County held a groundbreaking ceremony in March for Mickie D. Cochran Park renovations in Stockbridge. The project will be complete this fall. SPLOST V […]

Photo showing tennis courts at Richard Craig Park in McDonough (Explore Georgia photo).
Parks & Recreation

McDonough Approved Funds for Repairs at Richard Craig Park

March 13, 2023 Clayton

Photos of damaged doors, rusted toilet seats and missing locks prompted the McDonough council to authorize immediate funds for repairs at Richard Craig Park. Council […]

Photo showing a park concept plan with baseball fields, water feature and tennis courts (Perez Planning photo).
Parks & Recreation

1974: Its Time to Update the Master Parks Plan

January 19, 2023 Clayton

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. […]

Photo showing Heritage Park concept with green space in the place of the current historic village (Clayton Carte photo).
Parks & Recreation

Residents express disapproval of Heritage Park concept

October 21, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this month, about forty county residents joined Henry County staff at the Heritage Park town hall meeting to discuss the park’s future. Specifically, residents […]

Photo of historic train at Heritage Park with cover text “Heritage Park Town Hall” (Clayton Carte photo).
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Your involvement is needed! Heritage Park Town Hall in October

August 17, 2022 Clayton

Henry County Parks & Recreation will host a town hall meeting in October to discuss the future of Heritage Park. The meeting will be on […]

Photo of a baseball diamond. Photo shows chain link fencing in the foreground with the baseball diamond visible through the fence. Baseball diamond is a Little League size field. (special photo)
Parks & Recreation

Park Improvements accept Construction Bids

August 8, 2022 Clayton

Henry County has four parks & recreation projects accepting bids during the month of August. They include new fencing at North Ola Park, and a […]

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    Wineries Can Now Locate in Henry County
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    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
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    County Transportation Town Halls: Three More Chances to Attend!
    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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