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  • [ September 18, 2023 ] State Approved Funds for Next Phase to Widen Highway 42 Major Projects
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GA General Assembly

Legislators Commend Hampton Official and Georgia’s Working Women

April 7, 2023 Clayton

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned for the year on March 29. Before doing so, the state legislators passed resolutions to commend Mary Ann Mitcham, Fred […]

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GA General Assembly

State House & Senate announce 2023-24 Committee Leadership

January 18, 2023 Clayton

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 […]

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

State, local officials reach resolution with NS on blocked crossings

December 12, 2022 Clayton

Local leadership and general assembly members announced over the weekend they had reached a resolution with Norfolk Southern regarding blocked railroad crossings. Henry County motorists […]

Photo of board of commissioners meeting on Wednesday morning, November 3 (staff photo)
GA General Assembly

County Commissioner attendance requirement introduced in new bill

March 29, 2022 Clayton

Senators Strickland and Jones continue their work to improve Henry County government through local legislation. The newest bill, Senate Bill 639, would introduce a county […]

Road sign for Joeann Compton Highway illustrated along SR 155 in McDonough (Google StreetView / Sign Maker by Brendon Strowe photo).
GA General Assembly

Senators introduce road dedication bills for Bethlehem Road exit, SR 155

March 23, 2022 Clayton

State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland have each introduced a road dedication bill during this year’s session. The proposed road dedications consist of the […]

Map of proposed county commission and school board districts (Dave’s Redistricting / @elium2 on Twitter photo).
GA General Assembly

State Senators introduce proposed County Commission districts

February 7, 2022 Clayton

State Senators Emanuel Jones and Brian Strickland introduced legislation on Monday, February 7, to amend the county commission districts. Districts must be redrawn to balance […]

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GA General Assembly

Henry County bills pass state house

March 29, 2021 Clayton

On Monday, March 29, the state house convened for its 39th legislative day. Two Henry County bills passed during the local calendar. The bills — […]

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Local Elections

Strickland retains state senate seat; legislative delegation breaks to Democratic majority.

November 4, 2020 Clayton

Henry County will be represented by more Democrats than Republicans at the state capitol when the new legislative session starts in January, but State Senator […]

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News in Pictures

  • Photo showing covered seating and benches at Clayton County Justice Center Transit Hub (Mass Transit Magazine photo).
  • Photo of Georgia voter stickers (AJC photo / Ben Gray)
  • Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
  • Presentation slide shows overview of the Henry County Web Tool for Warehouses (Georgia Smart Communities Challenge photo).
  • Updated concept layout for Garden Lakes development dated November 2021 (Falcon Design photo)
  • Photo of Rescue 12 (staff photo)
  • Photo shows group of district staff and board members in front of the new scoreboard at Eagle’s Landing High School in August 2023 (Henry County Schools photo).
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Latest Updates

  • Photo showing Piedmont Henry expansion rendering (Piedmont photo).
    Piedmont Henry Hospital to Build a New Patient Tower
    September 21, 2023
  • Photo shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks parked in a parking lot (Clayton Carte photo).
    How Much Truck Parking Is Sufficient? Moratorium Approved in Locust Grove
    September 19, 2023
  • Photo of State Route 42 at Marketplace Blvd. Locust Grove awarded a construction bid for a new signal in December 2021 (Google Streetview photo).
    State Approved Funds for Next Phase to Widen Highway 42
    September 18, 2023
  • Concept site plan depicting a new single-family subdivision at the intersection of Bill Gardner Parkway and Lester Mill Road (Pulte Homes photo).
    New Subdivision Starts Construction on Bill Gardner Parkway
    September 13, 2023
  • Satellite image showing East Lake Road between state routes 20 and 155 (Google Earth image).
    Henry County Accepting Bids for a Temporary Traffic Light
    September 7, 2023

Have You Read?

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

    New Aquatic Center and Recreation Center Bids Due in August

    July 21, 2023
    Henry County has two major parks & recreation projects out for construction bids. Contractors’ proposals are due in mid-August for the new aquatic center and [...]
  • Photo shows Peeksville Road under construction for dirt road paving paid for by SPLOST V (Henry County photo).

    Here are the SPLOST V Projects Under Construction Now

    July 21, 2023
    Henry County voters approved the SPLOST V program in November 2019. The sales tax collections began in April 2020. Here’s a look at the projects [...]




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