Official Government site of the City of Locust Grove, located in Henry County, Georgia

Locust GroveWe are a dynamic and growing city of 5,402 people (Official 2010 Census) dedicated to friendly hometown values, the preservation of our rich and diverse heritage, and the stewardship of our vast natural and cultural resources which will allow us to grow and prosper many years to come. Located within 35 miles of Downtown Atlanta to the southeast at I-75 and Bill Gardner Parkway, we offer a growing selection of retail, dining, lodging, and business opportunities. For those wanting to make yourself at home, the city boasts a wide array of housing options and unparalleled government services in the region. Our population growth of over 133% is witness to our popularity and hometown properties. Come discover and see for yourself!

Latest News and Upcoming Events: 

  • LATEST NEWS - Locust Grove Day application is now on the Events Page of our website. This annual festival of all that's Locust Grove is on Saturday, April 28, 2012 with rain date of May 12, 2012.
  • Mayor Robert Price and new Councilman Vernon Ashe were sworn in on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Also taking the oath of office were returning council members Otis Hammock and Frances Ward. Picture of Robert Price Family with Judge Patton, January 3, 2012.InitialSwearInPrice
  • Our 2nd Annual Mardi Growl 2012 will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Find applications to be in the parade or to be a vendor on our Events and Newsletter Page.
  • Extended hours at City Hall ends. All administrative sections of City Hall and the Public Safety Department have returned to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM hours of operation effective January 20, 2012.
  • ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS REVISED. On April 4, 2011, the regulations for on-street parking within the City was revised. ORDINANCE Please note: This does not relieve any Zoning Prohibition of the parking of commercial vehicles within residential subdivisions. 
  • Next City Council Regular Meeting is Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM.  Posted Agenda may be found on the Administration Department Page prior to the meeting date.  
  • E-Verify is now in effect for the City. Our E-Verify ID is 247882 effective November 4, 2009. Part of the GA Immigation Reform Act.
  • Veterans' Project: The City is working to honor its veterans on this website and in more substantive forms later this year. In the newsletter, the form for submission to the project was mentioned. Form [click link].
  • Construction  on Sidewalks/Paths along Tanger Boulevard. A second ARRA "Stimulus" project is nearly complete along Tanger Boulevard and LG-Griffin Road. The project installed wide sidewalks connecting the Post Office, the Locust Grove Elementary School, the Library, the Linden Park Neighborhoods, and Carriage Gate to the Tanger Outlet Center area. Southeatern Site Development was the winning bidder at $367,650. This project was a ARRA Stimulus Project. Project is now being closed out. Expect final inspection and certain areas of construction later this year to fine-tune project for drainage..