Henry County Information
In 2021, Henry County commemorated its bicentennial, with lots worth celebrating. Stacker ranks it at #7 among Georgia’s fastest growing counties. As home to the Atlanta Motor Speedway and its NASCAR events, it proves a draw for many family activities and sporting events. Fairs and festivals are a common occurrence here, too with events like the Georgia Spring State Fair, Food Truck
Tasty Tuesdays, Yellow Pollen Street Festival, Sounds of Summer Concert Series and more. An appealing place to live for those who enjoy outdoor activities and want to live close to the city of Atlanta, attractions like The Panola Mountain State Conservation Park, Nash Farm Park, Cotton Fields Golf Club and a wide variety of scenic parks hold a lot of allure.
Hampton
www.cityofhampton-ga.gov
Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, Hampton offers close proximity to a major city while retaining a small community atmosphere. Hampton is home to the Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Nash Farm Battlefield. It is only a few hours away from the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The city has maintained many historic homes and traditions. The National Registry of Historic Places recognizes the 100-year-old train depot, which is open daily for visitors. Hampton has been coined as a “tree city” and a “bird sanctuary” for its beautiful natural attractions.
Locust Grove
www.locustgrove-ga.gov
(770) 957-5043
Locust Grove is being “discovered” by locals as a charming, woodsy community with affordable housing, a rural feel and accessibility to downtown Atlanta via interstate highway. Locust Grove also is home to the Cubitacha Outdoor Center. In 1999 Henry County’s wetland enhancement and preservation corridor was created to improve and protect existing wildlife habitats while also providing a place for public education. The center encompasses almost 1000 contiguous acres. Situated between three of the county’s reservoirs, the center protects the diverse fish and wildlife habitats.
McDonough
www.mcdonoughga.org
(770) 957-3915
The county seat, McDonough, contains many historic attractions including the Brown House, which was built in 1826 for a man from South Carolina who fought in the Revolutionary War. The city also has the Shingleroof Methodist Campground, which was a training camp for Confederate troops during the Civil War. The business district, right outside the beautiful Square, provides antiques, shops, and dining for residents and visitors. McDonough has a Welcome Center in the Square that is a 1920’s prototype Service Station, and it is home for Main Street McDonough and McDonough Hospitality and Tourism. Only 25 miles from Atlanta and 20 minutes from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, residents of McDonough have easy access to every amenity.
Stockbridge
www.cityofstockbridge.com
(770) 389-7900
Incorporated as a town in 1895 and as a city in 1920, Stockbridge lies at the northern part of Henry County. A settlement as early as 1829, it became a crossroads when it applied for a post office prior to the Civil War. Today, it is a booming suburb and a crossroads city for Interstates 75 and 675 for those looking for alternate commuting routes to Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is only 12 miles from Stockbridge, providing easy access for travel.
County Seat
McDonough
County Population
245.235
Millage Rates (uninc.)
12.733
Median Home Price
$360,000
Median Household Income
$71.110
Municipalities
Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge
HENRY COUNTY OFFICES
Main Contact Information
www.co.henry.ga.us
(770) 954-2400
All Emergencies
911
Animal Control
(770) 288-7387
Business License
(770) 288-8180
Henry County Tax Commissioner
David Curry
(770) 288-8180
County Extension Office
(770) 288-8421
Driver’s License
(404) 657-9300
Fire and Emergency Services
(770) 288-6600
Planning and Zoning
(770) 288-7526
Police Department
(770) 288-8200
Voter Registration
(770) 288-6448
Municipalities
City of Hampton
www.cityofhampton-ga.gov
(770) 946-4306
City of Locust Grove
www.locustgrove-ga.gov
(770) 957-5043
City of McDonough
www.mcdonoughga.org
(770) 957-3915
City of Stockbridge
www.cityofstockbridge.com
(770) 389-7900
Electricity
Georgia Power
www.georgiapower.com
888-660-5890
Central Georgia EMC
www.cgemc.com
(770) 775-7857
Snapping Shoals EMC
www.ssemc.com
(770) 786-3484
Gas Companies
Georgia Public Service Commission
www.psc.state.ga.us
(404) 656-4501
Water and Sewer
Henry County Water and Sewage Authority
www.hcwsa.com
(770) 957-6659
Hampton City Clerk
(770) 946-4306
Locust Grove City Hall
(770) 957-5043
Stockbridge City Hall
(770) 389-7900
McDonough City Hall
(770) 957-3915
Recycling
www.co.henry.ga.us
(770) 288-6410
Cable Television
Charter Communications
www.charter.com
800-955-7766
Comcast
www.comcast.com
800-266-2278
Telephone
AT&T
www.att.com
Residential
(404) 780-2355
Business
(404) 780-2800
EDUCATION
Public Schools
Henry County School System
www.henry.k12.ga.us
(770) 957-6601
HOSPITALS
Henry Medical Center
www.henrymedical.com
(678) 604-1000
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
www.fayettehospital.org
(770) 719-7000
Rockdale Medical Center
www.rockdalemedicalcenter.org
(770) 918-3000
Southern Regional Medical Center
www.southernregional.org
(770) 991-8000
Spaulding Regional Medical Center
www.spaldingregional.com
(770) 228-2721
Sylvan Grove Hospital
www.sylvangrovehospital.com
(770) 775-7861
LIBRARIES
Cochran Public Library
770-389-7896
Fairview Public Library
770-389-6277
Fortson Public Library
770-954-2812
Locust Grove Public Library
770-954-2810
McDonough Public Library
770-954-2806
NEWSPAPERS
Henry Daily Herald
www.henryherald.com
(770) 957-9161
Henry County Neighbor
www.henry-neighbor.com
(404) 363-8484
Henry County Times
www.henrycountytimes.com
(770) 957-6314