The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has opened a case into an officer-involved shooting that left an 89-year-old man injured in McDonough, Henry County. Few details about the incident have been released, but officials confirm that the shooting is under active review.
Henry County has approved two 12-month moratoriums—one on carbon sequestration and another on data center development. While Lapis Carbon Solutions can continue prepping its project, it will be unable to store carbon at the site until the moratorium expires. This move highlights the county’s deliberative approach to new technology and infrastructure initiatives.
Arrest warrants filed in Henry County, Tennessee, allege that the husband of the late Murray State University employee, Angela Claxton, offered another man $80,000 to kill her. Both men have since been arraigned on murder conspiracy charges, sending shockwaves through the local community.
A two-vehicle crash near New Bavaria claimed the life of a boy and left three other people injured on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred just west of town, casting a somber note over Henry County.
Thursday marked the 30th Commencement Ceremony for the Henry County Adult Felony Drug Court in McDonough. This accountability program focuses on felony-level drug cases and continues to recognize significant achievements in guiding participants toward rehabilitation.
Henry County is hosting five public meetings to gather local perspectives on its 2026 T-SPLOST project list. Officials aim to use citizen input to prioritize transportation improvements under the special local option sales tax program. By sharing concerns and insights, residents can help shape roads, facilities, and infrastructure that address community needs.
As 2025 draws to a close, Henry County looks back on the McDonough Library’s renovation and grand reopening, along with new mobile initiatives from the local school board. These highlights underscore a year defined by forward-facing progress and a commitment to community development.
