Economics, education task force sets goals The Henry County Chamber of Commerce commissioned a taskforce of business leaders, school officials and community members during its 2010 intergovernmental retreat to improve the Henry County Schoo...
Stockbridge to get high-speed Internet, company HQ, jobs In a public-private economic development deal, a high-speed fiber optic network will soon bring “unlimited broadband capacity” to Stockbridge government, schools and businesses.
Savannah-based Coas...
Patriotism abounds in Henry County In very different ways, Henry County cities Hampton, Stockbridge and McDonough will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Hampton will continue its four-...
Henry County High students excel James Collin Garnett and Dana Salies have mastered the three R’s — reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic — as evidenced by being named Henry County High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectiv...
Fire claims Henry County home This morning, at just before 5:30 a.m., Henry County firefighters battled a blaze at 1669 Graystone Drive in Hampton, responding in 8 minutes to a neighbor's 911 call..
It was declared under contr...
Stockbridge gets new bridge over train tracks There is a new bridge in Stockbridge — Rock Quarry Road Bridge, spanning the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners recently commemorated the bridge’s completion...
Henry libraries "dig into" summer While summer, for many, may conjure up thoughts of bathing suits, beach vacations, barbecue and mosquito bites, the Henry County Public Library System has much more in store for both children and t...
GDOT gives counties, cities money for roads Henry County and the cities of Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge last week received more than $2 million from the Georgia Department of Transportation through a local roads grant.
Un...
Community garden growing at future park site Just in time for the warmer temperatures and longer days, Henry County residents now have a new place to demonstrate their green thumbs.
Helping Other People Excel, or HOPE, Park, a new project sp...
Dems hold Sine Die town hall in Lovejoy About 45 residents attended a town hall held at Lovejoy city hall last week, hosted by District 63 State Rep. Ronnie Mabra, D-Fayetteville and District 78 State Rep. Demetrius Douglas, D-Stockbridg...
McDonough city council preps for hearings on budget, zoning At its May 20 meeting, the McDonough City Council will hold public hearings on its proposed $11.7 million fiscal 2014 budget and rezoning for a future subdivision designed for seniors.
City Adminis...
Henry County scores above state in college, career readiness Henry County Schools beat Georgia’s scores on its first College and Career Ready Performance Index, measuring achievement and progress from the 2011-12 school year.
The index replaces the Adequate ...
HOT lanes in the works for Henry By 2017, drivers in Henry and Clayton counties may have the option to pay to travel reversible express lanes, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
The $150 million project, to be...
Southern Belle Farm ushers in strawberry season Strawberry plants are in bloom and ripe for the picking at Southern Bell Farm in McDonough.
Southern Belle Farm, known in the area for hosting a corn maze in the fall, expanded its services to inc...
Stockbridge Girl Scout organizes veterans benefit Stockbridge resident Mariyum Khan, a senior at Eagle’s Landing High School, recently earned the Girl Scouts’ highest honor.
Khan was one of 113 girls presented with gold awards March 10 by the Grea...
HOT lanes on Henry, Clayton horizon By 2017, drivers in Henry and Clayton counties may have the option to pay to travel reversible express lanes, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
The $150 million project, to be ...
Commission gives names for election board post Henry County’s Board of Elections and Registration may soon solidify its newest at-large member.
During the April 16 commission meeting, each commissioner from their corresponding district nominat...
‘Miles for Meals’ walk celebrates 19 year
Henry County Senior Services’ will host its annual ‘Miles for Meals’ walk May 4 at the Jason T. Harper Event Center, 101 Lake Dow Road in McDonough.
The walk, which begins at 10 a.m., is the depa...
Friday Night Drags kicks off this week Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Friday Night Drags will make its resurgence Friday.
In its seventh season, the event features 18 nights of street style drag racing Friday nights until September, with sim...
Henry TV14 now available on AT&T U-Verse When Henry County first began broadcasting its government access channel on Charter channel 14 in 2007, the goal of the board of commissioners was to make government more accessible to citizens, an...
Henry County emergency management reaches out to faith community Disasters do not discriminate. They are not confined by city limits, zip codes or commission districts and they can strike at anytime, anywhere, without regard to social status, education or religi...
Henry County elections board nearly set Henry County’s Board of Elections and Registration may soon solidify its newest at-large member.
During the April 16 commission meeting, each commissioner from their corresponding district nominat...
Friday Night Drags kicks off at Atlanta Motor Speedway this week Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Friday Night Drags will make its resurgence Friday.
In its seventh season, the event features 18 nights of street style drag racing Friday nights until September, with sim...
‘Taste of Henry’ to benefit local nonprofit A culinary delight for Henry County residents, Taste of Henry, will find its home at the Jason T. Harper Event Center Friday.
The event, which begins at 6 and ends at 9 p.m., will feature more tha...
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