I-75 South Corridor Archives

Concept layout shows a roundabout at SR 74 and SR 42 in Monroe County, Georgia (Georgia DOT layout with insert map added by Henry Reporter / insert map created with Datawrapper).

Monroe County: SR 74 at SR 42 Roundabout Approved for Construction

February 4, 2025 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved construction for a new roundabout in southern Monroe County. The SR 74 at SR 42 roundabout is intended to address safety […]

Photo shows data centers owned and operated by Amazon Web Services in Virginia (VPM News photo).

Amazon Announces $11 Billion Dollar Investment in Butts, Douglas Counties

January 7, 2025 Clayton

Amazon announced plans on Tuesday, January 7, to invest $11 billion dollars into Georgia. The investment includes new data centers in Butts and Douglas Counties. […]

Image shows a Google satellite image of I-75 at Rumble Road in Monroe County, GA where Buc-ee’s plans to build its next Georgia location (Google satellite image / Buc-ee’s pylon).

Buc-ee’s Approved to Build New Location in Monroe County, GA

December 3, 2024 Clayton

The next Georgia Buc-ee’s location will be in Monroe County. The county commissioners approved a special use permit and variances for the project in December […]

Photo shows the exterior of the building at Cubes at River Park (CRG photo).

GreenBox Systems to Invest $144 Million in Jackson, Create 300 Jobs

November 18, 2024 Clayton

River Park, the emerging industrial park off I-75 exit 205 / Georgia 16 in Butts County, has a second employer. The state announced last week […]

Photo shows dock doors on the side of a distribution building (real estate photo).

19 MSF of Industrial Space Approved at I-75 and High Falls Road

October 27, 2024 Clayton

Plans for industrial development in the growing I-75 South corridor now extend into Lamar County. The county commissioners approved a rezoning request on Thursday, October […]

Photo shows an aerial view of a subdivision (stock photo).

New Project is Proposing About 1,500 Homes off Highway 155

September 18, 2024 Clayton

A new proposed development off Highway 155 is looking to build nearly 1,500 homes. The property is located in Spalding County immediately south of the […]

Concept layout for State Route 16 at England Chapel Road roundabout (Georgia DOT photo).

GDOT Approved Construction for SR 16 at England Chapel

August 30, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT announced on Friday, August 30, they approved a construction contract for SR 16 at England Chapel Road in Butts County. The project will […]

Next Industrial Mega Project? 19 MSF Proposed in Lamar County.

August 29, 2024 Clayton

A Stockbridge-based land owner is proposing 19 million square feet (MSF) of industrial space off I-75 and High Falls Road in Lamar County. The project, […]

Photo shows the concept layout for the SR 36 Connector, a new two-lane road to better align state route 36 through downtown Jackson (Georgia DOT photo).

SR 36 Connector Approved for Construction in Jackson

July 9, 2024 Clayton

A new road looking to better route state route 36 through downtown Jackson can start construction. Georgia DOT accepted construction bids for the SR 36 […]

Concept layout updated February 2021 for state route 42 roundabout at state route 16 in Jackson (Georgia DOT photo)

Construction Can Begin on New Roundabout in Downtown Jackson

June 15, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia DOT has issued the Notice to Proceed to start construction on a new roundabout in downtown Jackson. It will be at Georgia 16 […]

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

May 12, 2025

Over two billion dollars are budgeted for transportation projects in Henry County by 2030. This represents a combination of federal, state and local dollars being [...]
Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

April 18, 2025

Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]