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Developer Proposes 1,200+ Units in Downtown McDonough

March 23, 2025 Clayton

A proposed mixed-use development is looking to add over 1,200 units in downtown McDonough. Retail and office space would also be part of the project. […]

Contractors build new sidewalk along highway 81 in McDonough. (Georgia DOT photo)
McDonough

McDonough Hires Design Engineer for SR 155 Sidewalks

March 12, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough council has approved hiring a local engineering company to design sidewalks along SR 155. The project extends from Keys Ferry Street to Racetrack […]

Photo shows a gas pump fueling a car (stock photo).
McDonough

Presumably the Last New Gas Station Approved in McDonough

February 19, 2025 Clayton

Plans to build a new gas station in McDonough received concept plan approval this week. The property obtained commercial zoning in 2004. The new gas […]

Photo shows a concept rendering for McDonough mini soccer pitch at Alexander Park (Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation photo).
McDonough

McDonough to Receive a Mini Soccer Pitch at Alexander Park

February 17, 2025 Clayton

A mini soccer pitch is coming soon to McDonough and Henry County. The mini field will be complete this summer at Alexander Park on Georgia […]

Presentation slide shows a map of city and county parks within McDonough (city presentation slide).
McDonough

McDonough to Start Procurement for City Parks Plan

February 12, 2025 Clayton

The city of McDonough will be developing a parks master plan. The McDonough council approved moving forward with parks plan procurement at their February 6 […]

Presentation slide provides an overview of the McDonough Square landscaping plan (McDonough presentation).
McDonough

New Landscaping Approved for the McDonough Square

February 7, 2025 Clayton

McDonough has approved the install of new landscaping for its historic square. The city started work on the project in 2023. McDonough Square Landscaping The […]

Photo shows the exterior of the Target Distribution Center in Hampton, GA (Clayton Carte photo).
McDonough

Atlanta’s Industrial Sector Among the Busiest in 2024

February 5, 2025 Press Release

In 2024, Atlanta’s industrial sector showed continued growth, with both transaction activity and its pipeline posting growth on a year-over-year basis. As of December, the […]

Map shows gas stations and the new one-mile buffer requirement, passed in January 2025, within the city of McDonough (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
McDonough

One-Mile Buffer Approved, New Gas Stations Effectively Banned in McDonough

January 3, 2025 Clayton

The McDonough council approved revisions to the city’s zoning code on January 2, 2025. A new one-mile buffer requirement on gas stations was among the […]

Photo shows the building exterior of Magnolia Tea Room at 37 Keys Ferry Street in downtown McDonough (Magnolia Tea Room photo).
McDonough

Magnolia Tea Room Opening This Month in Downtown McDonough

January 1, 2025 Clayton

Magnolia Tea Room is looking to bring a new elegance to downtown McDonough when they open in January 2025. The new business will be one […]

Map shows gas stations in McDonough and Stockbridge, and proposed gas station distance buffers (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
McDonough

A Gas Station Distance Buffer? Two Cities to Consider It in Near Future

December 3, 2024 Clayton

Should local cities pass buffer requirements for certain business types? What about for gas stations in particular? Two local cities, McDonough and Stockbridge, are set […]

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Latest Updates

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    Retail Space and Senior Subdivision Approved for North Ola Road
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  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

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

    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 [...]

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