The Brief
- Census data shows Henry County leading Metro Atlanta’s Southside growth with a 10.1% population increase from 2020 through 2025.
- Longtime residents report heavy traffic and expanding retail developments along Highway 42 as new families and retirees move into the area.
- U.S. Census figures reveal Henry County ranks as the fastest-growing majority-Black county in the nation.
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. – A rapid population bump across parts of Metro Atlanta’s Southside is turning local suburbs into national growth hotspots, bringing new businesses and severe traffic congestion to the area.
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Southside population boom
What we know:
Henry County is leading the growth across Metro Atlanta’s Southside with a 10.1% population increase between 2020 and 2025, according to U.S. Census data. Neighboring Coweta County grew by 9.6%, while Butts County recorded a 7% increase during the same five-year period.…