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Atlanta Regional Commission

How Many Residents Call Henry Home? The Latest Population Estimate

July 10, 2024 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission shared their latest population estimates on Wednesday, July 10. They estimate Henry County is home to more than 260 thousand residents […]

Chart showing an $8,000 impact fee option for a new house in unincorporated Henry County (Henry County photo).
Communities and Development

Impact Fees Would More than Double in the County’s Proposal

July 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County held the first of two public hearings this week to consider raising its development impact fees. The county’s proposal would more than double […]

Map shows the location of a proposed townhome development on highway 155 at Farris Drive (Henry County photo).
Luella

Proposed Townhome Development Would Be on Highway 155

July 5, 2024 Clayton

A southeast regional homebuilder, Smith Douglas Homes, is looking to build in McDonough. They are proposing a single-family home and townhome subdivision off highway 155 […]

Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
Communities and Development

Should Builders Pay More in Impact Fees? Hearings This Month

July 5, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is considering an increase in its development impact fees. The county last adopted a change to its fee structure in 2022. Impact fees […]

Photo shows architectural rendering for Springs at Locust Grove (Continental Properties photo).
Locust Grove

Locust Grove Denies Request to Reduce Apartment Impact Fees

July 3, 2024 Clayton

Continental Properties, the developer for an upcoming apartments project in Locust Grove, had requested the city reduce its impact fees. The city council denied this […]

Map of Davidson Parkway and surrounding area (Google Maps photo)
Stockbridge

New 275-Lot Subdivision Approved Beside I-75 in Stockbridge

June 27, 2024 Clayton

Land once slated for corporate office space and retail, then later envisioned as part of a regional mixed-use destination, will now develop into a single-family […]

Photo shows the concept site plan for Jonesboro Road at Oak Grove Road, depicting retail space and townhomes (B+C Studio photo).
Eagles Landing

Townhomes & Retail Space Approved on Jonesboro Road at Oak Grove

June 26, 2024 Clayton

A new townhomes development on Jonesboro Road obtained zoning approval in June 2024. The plans also call for a grocery store or retail space to […]

Map showing four housing requests scheduled for the July 2024 Zoning Advisory Board meeting (Clayton Carte map created with Datawrapper).
Communities and Development

Zoning Advisory Board Will Consider Four Housing Requests in July

June 24, 2024 Clayton

The zoning advisory board has their next meeting on Thursday, July 11. The board will consider four requests for new housing. They include requests on […]

Photo shows concept elevation for five-story apartments on Old Conyers Road in Stockbridge (First National Land Trust photo).
Stockbridge

Planning Commission Considers a Request for 5-Story Apartments

June 21, 2024 Clayton

The latest request for new apartments could also be a first for Henry County. The Stockbridge Planning Commission considered in June a proposal for five-story […]

Photo shows the vision for downtown Stockbridge with a five-story apartment building across the street from Stockbridge city hall (Stockbridge photo).
Stockbridge

Downtown Stockbridge Vision has Apartments and Mixed-Use Buildings

June 20, 2024 Clayton

Stockbridge officials are looking to improve their downtown district. The plan calls for apartments and mixed-use buildings. They approved updated renderings for their downtown vision […]

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    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

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