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Month: May 2020

Ola

Change of plans on Mt. Bethel Road

May 29, 2020 Clayton

The zoning advisory board approved a variance on Thursday, May 28, that will support an applicant’s change of plans concerning thirty acres in Ola. The […]

Photo of Josh Hinton (special photo)
Local Elections

Interview with Josh Hinton, BOE Chair and candidate for re-election

May 27, 2020 Clayton

Moving Henry Forward had an opportunity to interview Josh Hinton ahead of the non-partisan general election on June 9. Voters in district 2 have four […]

Atlanta Regional Commission

Uncertainty in funding delays TIP Solicitation results

May 26, 2020 Clayton

In a presentation provided on May 22, the Atlanta Regional Commission updated local governments in the region that results from the TIP project solicitation would […]

Local Elections

Early Voting continues Tuesday

May 25, 2020 Clayton

Early voting for the combined June 9 primary continues on Tuesday, May 26, and will be offered daily through Friday, June 5. Saturday and Sunday […]

Chart depicting population growth in Henry County from 1980 to 2019 (staff chart / Census Bureau data)
Communities and Development

Locust Grove surpasses Hampton in population estimate

May 22, 2020 Clayton

Locust Grove has surpassed Hampton to become Henry County’s third largest city in the Census Bureau’s 2019 estimates. The estimates are the last population figures […]

Concept site plan for Jonesboro Road at Mt Carmel Road park and ride lot (real estate photo)
Meetings This Week

BOC approves Jonesboro Road Self-Storage

May 21, 2020 Clayton

Commissioners approved a modification of zoning conditions on May 19 that will pave the way for a new interior climate-controlled self-storage business along Jonesboro Road. […]

Front elevation for East Lake at Springdale townhomes (Moore Bass Consulting photo)
Woodland

No decision on East Lake at Springdale

May 20, 2020 Clayton

The rezoning request will be presented to the board of commissioners on Tuesday, August 18. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Those wishing to speak […]

Concept site plan for townhome development on East Lake Parkway
Meetings This Week

New procedures in place for zoning hearings on Tuesday

May 14, 2020 Clayton

The board of commissioners will resume zoning hearings after a two-month hiatus next week. New procedures are in place for those wishing to speak in […]

Photo of “budget” written on a clipboard
General

FY 2021 Budget available for review

May 13, 2020 Clayton

The proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget is now available for public review ahead of next week’s public hearings and the board considering its adoption. FY […]

Concept layout of US 19 / 41 at SR 138 improvements (Georgia DOT photo)
Meetings This Week

Major Jonesboro intersection to see improvements

May 12, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a bid to construct improvements at a major intersection in Jonesboro. The project will upgrade the existing traffic signal and add […]

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