►Press Fact Sheet

Destination:  Henry County, Georgia. Cities Located in Henry County, Georgia:  Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, Stockbridge, Ellenwood, Ola, Luella.

Description:  From NASCAR fans to die-hard shoppers, there is something for everyone in exciting Henry County. Spend the day on a renowned golf course, or at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hunt for bargains at one of the 60 designer outlet stores at Tanger Outlet Center, or become one with wildlife at Noah’s Ark. Satisfy your hunger with mouth-watering Southern style cooking, smoky barbecue, or elegant white-tablecloth menus, and spend the night in one of our affordable and convenient accommodations. It is close to the action, but worlds away from long traffic jams and short tempers.  It makes a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area, being only 30 minutes from the attractions of downtown Atlanta and less than an hour from Macon. A dazzling mixture of historic Southern charm and bustling modern activities await you. Easy access via Interstate 75 gives you the convenience of plentiful dining choices, activities, nightlife, shopping, and clean, comfortable lodging. Venture onto our back roads, however, and you’ll enjoy rolling, green pastures, quiet, leafy woodlands, cool breezes blowing off serene lakes and ponds, and quaint small towns.

Location & Mileage from major cities: 
Atlanta             13 Miles (Hartsfield International Airport)
Macon              59 Miles
Orlando         439 Miles
Nashville       277 Miles
Miami             665 Miles

Climate Ranges:  Henry County features a moderate climate year-round, with little extreme.  Coolest Months:  January & February (lows around 20F & highs around 65F).  Warmest Months:  July & August (lows around 80F & highs around 98F).

Key Transportation:  Ground shuttle service is available from Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport.  Local transportation includes: car rental, taxi and limousine service.

►Local Media Outlets

Broadcast

Southern Crescent Broadcasting/Channel 15
909 Eagles Landing Parkway
Stockbridge, GA 30281
678-284-4480

Henry TV14
140 Henry Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
770-288-6000

Print

Atlanta Journal Constitution
72 Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-526-5151

Daily Herald
38 Sloan Street
P.O. Box 278
McDonough, GA 30253
770-957-9161

Henry County Times
40 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253
770-957-6314

H Magazine
110 Eagle Spring Dr, Suite C
Stockbridge, GA 30281
678-432-0701

Henry Neighbor
5300 I-75 Frontage Road Suite B
Forest Park, GA 30297
404-363-8484

Henry Community Parents Magazine
1230 Peachtree Street, 18th & 19th Floors
Atlanta, GA 30309
678-889-9552

Scoop Magazine
P.O. Box 759
Locust Grove, GA 30248
678-603-2076