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GA General Assembly

New Authorities Would Expand the County’s Methods to Fund Projects

March 21, 2023 Clayton

Local legislators introduced bills on Monday, March 20, to create two new local authorities. They are the Henry County Facilities Authority and Henry County Airport […]

Map of Stockbridge annexation 2022 final revisions (Georgia photo).
GA General Assembly

Local Legislation 2022 Recap for Henry County

April 6, 2022 Clayton

The 2022 legislative session adjourned on Monday, April 4. Here is a recap of all local legislation filed during the session. The state considered local […]

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 […]

Map of proposed Stockbridge annexation in 2022 (@elium2 / Dave’s Redistricting photo).
GA General Assembly

Local legislation calls for Stockbridge annexation vote in Nov 2022

March 9, 2022 Clayton

An update of this article is now available. A proposed annexation in the city of Stockbridge would increase the city’s population to about 52,000 residents. […]

Photo of a red wooden house among other wooden houses (Adobe Stock photo).
GA General Assembly

Legislators introduce bill to create Locust Grove homestead exemption

February 18, 2022 Clayton

State Representatives Holly and Knight introduced legislation to create a Locust Grove homestead exemption. The city council voted in January to request the local legislation. […]

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News in Pictures

  • Current zoning map for SR 155 proposed RS development (Henry County photo)
  • Presentation slide “What has changed?” from December 2019 (Henry County photo)
  • Photo of Ace Hardware front elevation (Stroud and Company photo)
  • Drone photo of Southern Gateway at Lambert Farms industrial development in McDonough (real estate photo)
  • Map showing January 2022 rezoning requests for Henry County (staff photo).
  • Aquatic Center Project Site Plan off Henry Parkway Connector as of March 2023 (Henry County photo).
  • Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
  • Photo of Bethlehem Road overpass with custom road sign overlay (Google Maps photo / Signmaker sign)

Latest Updates

  • Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).
    Board Meeting Moved to Heritage Park, Public Hearings Postponed
    September 28, 2023
  • Bridges at Jodeco Development Site plan as of September 2023 (Nelson photo).
    New Restaurants, More Apartments on Latest Jodeco Site Plan
    September 28, 2023
  • 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

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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