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 […]
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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 […]
Major Projects
Truck Lanes Study Results Expected in April
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 […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Henry County Planning to Resurface These Streets in 2023
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 […]
Locust Grove
New Highway 42 Trailer Parking Receives Zoning Change
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 […]
McDonough
BJ’s Wholesale Club McDonough to open in late February 2023
The new BJ’s Club in McDonough will be opening in late February 2023. The store is located off highway 81 in the I-75 exit 218 […]
Locust Grove
Container Restaurant & Microbrewery Gains City Approval
Locust Grove will be home to a new container restaurant & microbrewery, following zoning approval by the city council. The new business will be located […]
SPLOST V
Roundabout Begins Work, Water Line Cost on Racetrack Road
Construction began this week, February 6-10, for a new roundabout in McDonough. In addition, Henry County and HCWA approved the cost of a water line […]