Communities and Development Archives

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

Upcoming Springs Apartments Request a Waiver on Impact Fees

June 18, 2024 Clayton

An upcoming apartments complex in Locust Grove has requested a waiver of its development impact fees. The developer cited the cost of road improvements they […]

Photo shows a data center in Lithia Springs, Georgia (Costar photo).

1.25M Square Foot Data Center Wants to Build in McDonough

June 18, 2024 Clayton

Data centers have become prevalent in metro Atlanta in the last few years; however, they haven’t made much news in Henry County. That could soon […]

Photo shows exterior of Publix at Lake Dow grocery store (Crossman & Company photo).

American Deli Coming This Fall to East McDonough Shopping Center

June 17, 2024 Clayton

A new American Deli is opening soon in an east McDonough shopping center. They are slated to open this fall in the Publix at Lake […]

Photo shows Captain D’s on Jodeco Road in Stockbridge (company photo).

Captain D’s has Grand Opening on Jodeco Road in Stockbridge

June 16, 2024 Clayton

Captain D’s is now serving up seafood on Jodeco Road in Stockbridge. They held their grand opening during the week of June 10. The restaurant […]

Map shows properties acquired by Locust Grove for the Peeksville Road extension (Clayton Carte map created with Datawrapper).

Locust Grove Buys Land in Downtown Area for New Road

June 14, 2024 Clayton

The city of Locust Grove has bought about ten acres in its downtown district this spring. The land purchases not only support the upcoming Peeskville […]

Photo shows two-story homes with side-entry garages within a subdivision (Lennar photo).

New Subdivision is Under Construction on Campground Road

June 13, 2024 Clayton

Lennar Communities has a new community, entitled King Oaks, under construction in the Union Grove school district. The subdivision is on Campground Road. The project […]

Photo shows an italian ice and ice cream cone from Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (company photo).

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is Now Open on Jonesboro Road

June 13, 2024 Clayton

A new shaved ice and ice cream dessert shop is open for business in Henry County! Jeremiah’s Italian Ice held their grand opening on Thursday, […]

Photo shows an aerial view of the NewCold McDonough food storage facility (company photo).

Photos: The NewCold Opening Brings Dutch Royalty to McDonough

June 12, 2024 Clayton

The opening of a new automated food storage facility, NewCold, brought Dutch royalty to McDonough on Monday, June 10. Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen […]

Architectural rendering showing a distribution center for Stonemont Park 75 South (Ware Malcomb photo).

Stonemont Park 75 South Starts Construction in Locust Grove

June 12, 2024 Clayton

A new three-building industrial park has secured construction financing to begin building. Stonemont Park 75 South will be located on highway 42 in Locust Grove. […]

Map shows the current zoning for properties within the vicinity of US 19 / 41 and Minter Drive in Hampton, as of June 2024. A large portion of land west of US 19 / 41 is located within Hampton city limits. (Henry County photo)

Plan for US 19 / 41 Has Retail, Fast Food & Office Space

June 7, 2024 Clayton

Forty acres along US Highway 19 / 41 is proposing to develop retail, fast food & office space. The land is located south of Hampton. […]

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 [...]