henry county
- Population: 150,003
- Property tax per $1,000: $36.45 for Stockbridge | $35.02 for McDonough | $35.67 for Hampton | $34.80 for Locust Grove | $36.45 for unincorporated Henry County
- Average Cost of resale homes: $131,000
- Average Cost of new homes: $158,800
- Tax Commissioner: 770-954-2470
- On the web: co.henry.ga.us
Known as the Mother of Counties, Henry County was initially split up to form several adjoining counties, including Fulton,
DeKalb and Clayton.
That propensity for multiplication still serves the count well. Between 1990 and 2000, Henry County's population nearly doubled,increasing from 58,000 to over 113,000 people. Yet, with all of its growth, Henry County has managed to stay in touch with its small city charm.
The county's growth is largely due to close proximity to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with the majority of residential relocation coming from airport employees.
Twenty miles of Interstate 75, one of the nation's most heavily traveled highways, traverses Henry with seven interchanges; one out of every five cars in America goes through Henry County on I-75 each year, creating a commercial quarter through the county. Most industrial-commercial development occurs along this route.
Henry has a low unemployment rate (2.2 percent). Several major companies, like Nestle, Fort Motor, Pep Boys, Power Equipment, Toppan Interamerica and Snapper, have take advantage of the county's accessibility by establishing distribution centers withing its limits.
The school system keeps pace with the county's overall growth; Timber Ridge Elementary opened in 2005, and Ola Middle
and Ola High Schools will open in 2006.
Affordability and value for the dollar are especially appealing to prospective homeowners. New subdivisions, including premiere golf course communities, are continuously being built. Home prices range from the $60s to the millions.
Education
Public Schools
henry.k12,ga.us
Board of Education
Elementary schools 20
Middle schools 7
High schools 6
Alternative 1
Night schools 1
Pupil/teacher ratio avg. 17:1
Per-pupil expenditures $6,177
School and bus assignments information:
770-957-2025
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| Georgia | 497 | 496 |
| National | 508 | 520 |
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Reading
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Language
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Social Studies
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Science
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51%
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43%
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54%
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Private Schools
ABC Montessori School
483 Walker Drive
McDonough, GA 30253
770-957-9998
academyforthebrilliantchild.com
Grades: Preshcool - 6th
Eagles Landing Christian
2400 Hwy.42 North
McDonough, GA 30253
770-957-2927
Enrollment: 1,239
Grades: K3 - 12th
Mt. Vernon Christian School
1738 Fairview Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-474-1313 * mvcs.us
Enrollment: 370
Grades: K3 - 12th
Lake Dow Christian School
P.O. Box 273
425 Lake Dow Road
McDonough, GA 30252
770-954-1250
Enrollment: 130
Grades: K3 - 12th
Special Schools
Henry County Mental Retardation Service Center
672 Industrial Blvd.
McDonough, GA 30253
770-954-2800
Adult facility serving severely retarded persons. Day supports, day rehabilitation.
Colleges & Universities
Mercer University (Henry County Center)
150 Henry Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
678-547-6100 * mercer.edu
Enrollment: 569
Degrees: four-year private, B.S. Ed. in early childhood and middle school, B.S. in Information Systems, B.S. in
Social Science, B.A. in Organization Leadership, B.L.S. Also, teacher certification program and continuing education and
certificate programs.
DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management
675 Southcrest Parkway, Suite 100
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Admissions: 678-284-4700 * atl.devry.edu
Medical
Henry Medical Center*
1133 Eagles Landing Parkway
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-389-2200 * henrymedical.com
Hallmark Youth Care
1000 Eagles Landing Parkway
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-474-8888
* denotes emergency services
Utilities
Electricity
Georgia Power Company
Stockbridge, GA 30281
1-888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit
Establishment fee: $22
georgiapower.com
Snapping Shoals EMC
Main Office
14750 Brown Bridge Road
Covington, GA 30209
770-786-3484 * ssemc.com
Branch Office
190-B Fairview Road
Ellenwood, GA 30049
770-786-3484
Deposit: $200 based on credit
Membership fee: $10
Establishment fee: $40
Central Georgia EMC
923 S. Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
770-775-7857 * cgemc.com
Varies( based on credit)
Gas
For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the
residential gas providers, see our utility guide.
Telephone
BellSouth Telephone 1-800-356-3094
Water
Locust Grove: 770-957-5043
McDonough: 770-957-3915
Stockbridge: 770-389-7900 and
Hampton: 770-946-4306 have city owned water systems; the rest of the county is serviced by the
Henry County Water System: 770-957-6659
Cable
Charter Communications 800-955-7766
Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Parks
Parks & Recreation Department
770-954-2031
City/county parks located throughout the county offer everything from tennis to football and baseball, as well as a new equestrian
arena. For race car fans the Atlanta International Raceway is located in Hampton, where races on the Nextel Cup Circuit are held.
Libraries
McDonough Public Library
1001 Florence McGarity Pkwy.
McDonough, GA 30252
770-954-2806
Cochran Public Library
4602 North Henry Boulevard
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-389-7896
Fortson Public Library
14 Old Griffin Road
Hampton, GA 30228
770-954-2812
Locust Grove Public Library
3918 Highway 42
Locust Grove, GA 30248
770-954-2810
Lovejoy 30228
2261 Talmidge Rd. Hampton
Locust Grove 30248
4050 Highway 42
McDonough 30352,30253
100 Postmaster Drive
678-432-4319
Stockbridge 30281
110 Walter Way
Newspaper
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 404-522-4141 * ajc.com
The Daily Herald 770-957-9161 * henryherald.com
The Henry Neighbor Weekly 404-363-8484
Car Tag & License
License Tag Locations
130 Berry Street
Stockbridge, GA
770-389-7820
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
140 Henry Pkwy
McDonough, GA
770-954-2471
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Driver's License Location
Locust Grove
619 Tanger Blvd,
Locust Grove, 30248
Tues. - Sat., 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
