Located Comfortably South of Atlanta, Henry County is a great place to business. The county's skilled workforce and proximity to Interstate 75
and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport have led to the establishment of over sixty distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing facilities.
These major employers provide over 11,000 of the 50,000+ jobs available in the county. For a full list of Henry County's major employers, click
here. Henry County is also a state certified Entrepreneur Friendly community and is home to thousands of small and medium sized businesses.
In addition to being one of the fastest growing counties in the nation over the past 20 years, Henry County has experienced solid job growth as
well. From 2000-2008, jobs grew 60.5%, the most among the 20 county metro area. The expansion of the local labor market has led CNN Money to
consistently rank Henry County on their "Where the Jobs Are" Top 25 list. Most recently, Henry County was ranked 7th.
Those seeking higher education opportunities can choose from six colleges, technical schools, and universities located within the county. Henry
County also participates in the Work Ready program and has certified over 500 participants in the last year.
Business License
This information is provided as a public service to assist those persons interested in establishing and conducting a business in unincorporated Henry County only. Unincorporated Henry County includes those areas lying outside the municipal boundaries of the cities and towns located in Henry County. You may apply at the Tax Commissioners office in McDonough. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (new applicants please arrive by 4:00pm to complete process). Businesses located in the municipalities must obtain Business Occupational Tax Certificates from the city or town where the business is located.
Municipality
Hampton - (770) 946-4306
Locust Grove - (770) 957-5043
McDonough - (770) 957-3915
Stockbridge - (770) 389-7900
A separate license/certificate is required for each service or separate location of business. Any person, including but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation or limited liability company (with proof of corporation), who wishes to conduct either directly or indirectly, any business within Unincorporated Henry County must secure a business license.
All businesses require our Zoning Department's approval, while regulated businesses require some additional approvals (Fire, Building, Environmental Health, Agriculture, Planning/Development, etc.) prior to obtaining the business license. |