March 2024

Google Streetview of state route 20 at Nail Road (Google photo).

McDonough Rejects a Proposed Gas Station west of I-75

March 25, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough city council rejected a proposed gas station on Nail Road west of I-75. The applicant sought rezoning at the intersection with state route 20 and Nail Road. […]

Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).

Over 6,000 New Residents Made Henry County Home in 2023

March 25, 2024 Clayton

The Census Bureau released their 2023 population estimates this month. About 6,100 new residents made Henry County their home last year. […]

Photo shows a left arrow message board in the background and orange construction barrels in the foreground (stock photo).

10 Major Road Projects Being Considered in the Next SPLOST

March 17, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI program is slated to be on the ballot this November, but first, the county must decide which projects to include in the program. Here are ten major road projects that SPLOST VI could fund. […]

Photo shows Henry County elected officials and staff at the North Mt Carmel Recreation Center Groundbreaking, dated December 14, 2023 (Henry County photo).

Which of These New Buildings Should SPLOST VI Fund?

March 16, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI program is slated to be on the ballot this November, but first, the county must decide which projects to include […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).

County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector

March 16, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is presently acquiring the last right of way for the western parallel connector. Construction on the new road plans to start later this year. When complete, the four-lane road will provide an alternate route to Interstate 75 in Stockbridge. […]

Photo shows Google streetview of Eagles Landing Parkway near Country Club Drive (Google photo).

The County & Cities Look to Resurface Two Major Roads

March 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is partnering with two cities to resurface two major roads. They are asking for federal funds to resurface Eagles Landing Parkway and Jonesboro […]

Photo shows the new center median on Bill Gardner Parkway in March 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).

What Locust Grove Wants to Complete in SPLOST VI

March 12, 2024 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove has shared its draft SPLOST VI projects list. The city estimates it could receive up to $19.4 million dollars for […]

Photo shows the front elevation of the Kroger Marketplace at Union Grove (Clayton Carte photo).

New Kroger Marketplace at Union Grove Opens This Month

March 10, 2024 Clayton

The new Kroger Marketplace at Union Grove opens later this month. The new store, located at state route 155 and East Lake Road in McDonough, […]

Area map showing the location of an Old Kelleytown Road rezoning request (Henry County photo).

Old Kelleytown Road Subdivision on the March 14 Agenda

March 10, 2024 Clayton

DRB Group has submitted a rezoning request to construct a new subdivision along Old Kelleytown Road. They will present to the county’s zoning advisory board on Thursday, March 14. Update: the applicant is tabling their request until a later date. […]