Luella
Walker Drive Subdivision Receives Zoning Approval
Henry County approved a rezoning request to construct a new subdivision off Walker Drive. The future subdivision will be similar to existing subdivisions in the […]
Year: 2023
General
Henry County Hires Architect for Bank Building Renovations
Henry County hired an architect to design renovations for the BB&T Bank building in downtown McDonough. The county purchased the property in late 2022. The […]
People
McDonough Promotes Steve Morgan to be City Administrator
The McDonough council promoted Steve Morgan to be the new city administrator. Morgan previously served a lengthy tenure as Fire Chief before assuming Director of […]
Eagles Landing
Latest Project Off Jonesboro Road Proposes 850 Apartments
The latest development in the vicinity of Jonesboro Road / exit 221 is proposing 850 apartments. The property consists of 54 acres off North Bridges […]
Communities and Development
Record Number of New Apartments Broke Ground in 2022
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 […]
Stockbridge
Stockbridge Adds Data Centers to Commercial Uses
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 […]
Communities and Development
Transportation Impact Fees Now In Effect
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 […]
Dutchtown
Community Not Interested in New Jonesboro Road Car Wash
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 […]
SPLOST V
Henry County & McDonough Adopt Aquatic Center Agreement
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. […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
GDOT Awards SR 138 at East Fairview Road Roundabout Contract
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 […]