February 2023

Photo shows wood framing for new apartments under construction (stock photo).

Record Number of New Apartments Broke Ground in 2022

February 22, 2023 Clayton

Over 1,200 new apartment units broke ground in 2022, a number likely to be the new single-year record for Henry County. This follows a then-record […]

Photo showing computer racks inside of a data center (stock photo).

Stockbridge Adds Data Centers to Commercial Uses

February 21, 2023 Clayton

The Stockbridge council added data centers as a permitted commercial use. The provision applies to the C-3 (heavy commercial) zoning district. The council approved the […]

Photo of two homes under construction (Google Streetview photo).

Transportation Impact Fees Now In Effect

February 20, 2023 Clayton

For the first time, Henry County began collecting transportation impact fees earlier this month. The fee will be paid by all new construction in unincorporated […]

Photo shows Jonesboro Road at Chambers Road intersection with proposed car wash sign (Henry County photo).

Community Not Interested in New Jonesboro Road Car Wash

February 19, 2023 Clayton

Community members spoke out against a proposed car wash during the February zoning board meeting. The proposed development is located at Jonesboro Road and Chambers […]

Rendering showing the water park at the future Henry County Aquatic Center (Henry County photo).

Henry County & McDonough Adopt Aquatic Center Agreement

February 16, 2023 Clayton

Henry County and McDonough have approved an aquatic center intergovernmental agreement. The agreement addresses permitting for the new structure. Voters approved SPLOST V in 2019. […]

Concept layout for State Route 138 at East Fairview Road roundabout (Georgia DOT photo).

GDOT Awards SR 138 at East Fairview Road Roundabout Contract

February 15, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved a build contract for the state route 138 at East Fairview Road roundabout. The project is located in southwest Rockdale County. In […]

State DOT camera showing congestion on I-75 North at State Route 155 in McDonough.

Truck Lanes Study Results Expected in April

February 14, 2023 Clayton

Should the I-75 truck lanes extend further north? How will they impact traffic at highway 155? These are two of the questions Henry County’s truck […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)

Henry County Planning to Resurface These Streets in 2023

February 14, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved its 2023 LMIG application at the February 7 board meeting. LMIG is an annual grant administered by Georgia DOT. The grant represents […]

Photo shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks parked in a parking lot (Clayton Carte photo).

New Highway 42 Trailer Parking Receives Zoning Change

February 13, 2023 Clayton

New trailer parking along highway 42 can proceed forward following a change in zoning conditions. The Locust Grove council split 4-3 when approving the zoning […]