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Located 30 minutes south of downtown Atlanta on I-75, Henry County is home to unforgettable attractions – helicopter rides in military aircraft, inspiring animal encounters, boutique and bargain shopping – and plenty of homegrown fun.
Explore Henry CountyClick any city to learn more.
Stockbridge
Fun Fact: Stockbridge, Henry County’s northern-most city, was the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Sr. and where he preached his first sermon.
Points of Interest: Panola Mountain State Park, Yule Forest, J.P. Moseley Park Disc Golf Course, Rum Creek Golf, Stockbridge Amphitheater, Media Mania
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Fun Fact: Henry County/McDonough is sometimes called the “Mother of Counties” as its original land area stretched from near Indian Springs (present-day Indian Springs State Park) in the south to the Chattahoochee River near Sandy Springs in the north. Within a year of its creation, Henry County/McDonough was broken up to form all or parts of 8 different counties.
Points of Interest: Heritage Park Veterans Museum, Southern Belle Farm, Sky Zone McDonough, Urban Air, Peachtree Peddlers Antique Mall & Flea Market
Learn MoreHampton
Fun Fact: The nation’s busiest enroute air traffic control facility, Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center, is located in Hampton, GA.
Learn MoreLocust Grove
Fun Fact: There are 158 properties in Locust Grove that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Points of Interest: Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, Locust Grove Train Watching Platform, Birdsong Books
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Recent Blog
7 Spectacular Birding Spots in Henry County, Georgia
Brilliant blue jays. Masterful mockingbirds. Radiant ruby-crowned kinglets and red cardinals. These are just a...HAVE YOU MET HENRY?Real People, Real Stories
The Meet Henry series explores the stories of real people who have shaped Henry County into a special place to visit.
“Most kids want to be a doctor or lawyer or professional athlete when they grow up. Not me, all I ever wanted to be was simply a farmer… My first sentence as a child was “barn with daddy.” – Jake Carter, Southern Belle Farm
View the Meet Henry page to learn more about Jake and Southern Belle Farm along with other individuals who are vital to the many attractions in Henry County.
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Southern Belle Farm
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Henry County Welcome Center | 1709 HWY 20 West | McDonough, GA 30253 | Office: (678) 619-5400
Henry County Welcome Center
1709 HWY 20 West
McDonough, GA 30253
Office: (678) 619-5400
1709 HWY 20 West
McDonough, GA 30253
Office: (678) 619-5400
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