August 16, 2023
Q: Is there an update on the closure of Cotton Fields Golf Course in McDonough?
A: County staff conveyed at the May town hall meeting their plan to close the course in October 2023. There has not been an update since that time. At the August 14 meeting, the county commissioners approved hiring an architect to design the new public safety campus. Design work will take about one year.
Q: What is building across from Publix at Luella on SR 155?
A: Property records indicate the land is owned by Locust Grove Car Wash LLC and Locust Grove Development LLC. MHF News has not been able to verify the planned uses.
Q: Are there any updates on construction in front of Publix at Kelleytown?
A: Outparcels will be a new dental office and car wash. There are also plans for a senior living apartment building to the south.
Q: What is the latest on the various rezoning requests in Ola?
A: Right now, there are three residential rezoning requests and two commercial requests pending in Ola. The board of commissioners have no upcoming meetings in September. There is no update when the requests may come before the board.
June 27, 2023
Q: What is the status of widening highway 42 between the McDonough Square and Georgia 138 in Stockbridge?
A: The project is still progressing through preliminary engineering. Right now, the state DOT expects to begin right of way acquisition by 2027. Construction has been pushed to the year 2030. The most recent cost estimate for this project totals $170 million dollars. For more information, the state website project page is available here.
Q: What is happening with Bridges at Jodeco? What restaurants are going there?
A: Stockbridge city officials reported in June that Costco had closed on their property. They have now began construction. Other retailers or restaurants have not yet been announced for the project.
Q: Are there any updates concerning the bridge on Rabbit Run in Locust Grove?
A: Henry County entered into an emergency contract to design a new bridge immediately following the bridge wash-out in February 2022. The item came before the board of commissioners in summer 2022 to reflect the emergency authorization. There has not been an update since that time.
Q: Are there any plans for a new elementary school in Locust Grove?
A: Yes, Henry County Schools owns property on South Unity Grove Road for a new elementary school. The current education SPLOST program, spanning collections from 2023–2027, includes building it. The new school is estimated to open by the 2027–28 school year.