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Month: August 2019

Site plan of Fischer Crossing development in Sharpsburg (SRS Real Estate photo)

Travels Tuesday: Costco opens August 22 in Coweta County

August 13, 2019 Clayton

A much-anticipated big box retailer, Costco, will open its first traditional location within south metro Atlanta later this month; however, despite high hopes from many […]

Photo of participant on canopy tour (Summit BSA photo)

BOC approves zip line adventure park in McDonough

August 12, 2019 Clayton

A request for a conditional use permit to support the installation of an outdoor adventure park has been approved by the Henry County Board of […]

Site plan for former Toys "R" Us warehouse in McDonough
McDonough

Former Toys “R” Us warehouse available for leasing

August 8, 2019 Clayton

The former Toys “R” Us distribution center, located at 830 Highway 42 South in McDonough, is available for leasing. The building, originally constructed in 1998, […]

Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Georgia DOT approves rumble strip installation along state highways

August 7, 2019 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a contract to Peek Pavement Marking, LLC to install rumble strips along select state highways within Henry County. State Route 42 […]

Photo of GDOT work crew resurfacing a roadway
McDonough

McDonough approves LMIG road resurfacing

August 7, 2019 Clayton

The city of McDonough approved its 2019 road resurfacing package during last week’s meeting. A total of fifteen streets will be resurfaced. Onsite Paving of […]

Artistic rendering for diverging diamond interchange project at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 in McDonough
Major Projects

Diverging Diamond Interchange delayed to 2020

August 6, 2019 Clayton

Residents will have to wait a few months longer before the much anticipated diverging diamond interchange breaks ground in McDonough. Georgia DOT has delayed the […]

McDonough

McDonough annexes old Ruby Tuesday tract; proposed oil change to be decided at a later date.

August 6, 2019 Clayton

The McDonough city council voted unanimously this past week to annex the former Ruby Tuesday restaurant along highway 20 into city limits for demolition and […]

Photo of Chicken Salad Chick in Stockbridge (Elton Alexander photo)
Stockbridge

Chicken Salad Chick opens Wednesday in Stockbridge

August 4, 2019 Clayton

The newest restaurant in Stockbridge, Chicken Salad Chick, opens this week along Eagles Landing Parkway. Grand Opening is planned for Wednesday, August 7, at 10 […]

Locust Grove

Plans submitted for new Starbucks in Locust Grove

August 3, 2019 Clayton

GDP Group of Akron, Ohio has submitted plans for commercial redevelopment in Locust Grove. The site, located at 4837 Bill Gardner Pkwy and presently occupied […]

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