Locust Grove Archives

Concept site plan showing a grocery store and outparcels at the corner of state route 42 and Tanger Blvd in Locust Grove (Phillips Architecture photo).

New Grocery Store Approved on South Side of Locust Grove

May 1, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council approved a developer’s plan for a new grocery store within the city. The Shops at Indian Creek will be at highway […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).

First Impact Fee Update Since 2005 Happening in Locust Grove

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Locust Grove has hired a consultant to update their impact fee program. The city last revised their impact fees in 2005. Impact fees are paid […]

Map showing new manufacturing jobs in metro Atlanta and Henry County between 2020–2023 (Atlanta Regional Commission photo).

Henry County Helping Lead the Way in New Manufacturing Jobs

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County’s employment base continues to increase, to include several new manufacturing facilities. The county is helping to lead the state in new manufacturing jobs […]

Architectural rendering for new Chase Bank on Bill Gardner Parkway in Locust Grove (Moody Nolan photo).

“No More Pancakes” IHOP to Become Chase Bank

April 18, 2023 Clayton

The IHOP on Bill Gardner Parkway in Locust Grove will be closing to become a new Chase Bank. The city council approved architectural renderings for […]

Architectural rendering showing the front and rear elevation for Shops at Indian Creek grocery store (Phillips Architecture photo).

No Word Yet on Shops at Indian Creek Grocery Tenant

April 18, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council held the public hearing on Monday, April 17, for the proposed Shops at Indian Creek grocery store. The applicant is not […]

Hearing Monday on Proposed Tanger Blvd Grocery Store

April 13, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council next meets on Monday, April 17. They will hold a public hearing for the proposed Tanger Blvd grocery store. The applicant, […]

Photo showing new retail space under construction on Marketplace Blvd in Locust Grove (Google Streetview photo).

Retail Updates April 2023 on Marketplace Blvd in Locust Grove

April 6, 2023 Clayton

New retail space is finishing construction next to Moe’s on Marketplace Blvd in Locust Grove. Here’s an April 2023 retail update. In addition, another future […]

Map showing the proposed Bethlehem Road interchange with future distribution buildings in the vicinity (Georgia DOT photo with modifications).

New Exit 214 Will Help Support 10+ MSF of Industrial Space

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT recently shared the concept layout for the future Bethlehem Road interstate exit. Private developers have several upcoming projects to build new industrial space […]

Google Streetview showing the intersection of state route 42 at Jackson Street in Locust Grove (Google photo).

Gas Station Vote on Monday; Grocery Store Hearing in mid-April.

March 30, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove city council next meets on Monday, April 3. The council will vote whether to rezone property for a new gas station. Later […]

Jackson Street Service Station Public Hearing on Monday Night

March 16, 2023 Clayton

Developers wishing to build a new gas station at the corner of state route 42 and Jackson Street in Locust Grove must present their case […]

County Adopts Moratorium on New Residential Rezoning Requests

March 19, 2025

Henry County adopted a moratorium on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may continue through the rezoning process. [...]
The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2025

February 3, 2025

Over two billion dollars in transportation projects are happening in Henry County this decade. Here’s the latest updates on Henry County road projects as of [...]