General
Could McDonough build a solar power farm? Council exploring the possibility.
Solar power farm near Guyton, GA (Effingham Herald photo / Birk Herrath) The city of McDonough is exploring the development of a solar power farm […]
Communities and Development
Luella
McDonough splits in approving extended-stay hotel
Update: the McDonough council voted 4-3 to approve the modification of zoning conditions. Mayor Copeland, council members Ben Pruett, Roger Pruitt, and Craig Elrod voted […]
Hampton
Hampton adopts resolution in support of statewide gambling referendum
The Hampton city council has adopted a resolution in support of allowing citizens to vote on casino gambling in Georgia. A statewide referendum would be […]
General
Hampton restores public comment rules during meetings
The Hampton city council adopted changes this week to the public comments portion of meetings. The new rules closely resemble a previous way of allowing […]
Woodland
Proposed Kelleytown grocery store recommended for approval
The zoning advisory board considered a rezoning request this month for a new grocery store after tabling the request in November. The proposed development is […]
Hampton
State Committee meets at Atlanta Motor Speedway
A standing room only crowd estimated over two-hundred people learned more on January 9 about a proposed casino and destination resort at Atlanta Motor Speedway […]
Hampton
New development proposes 1,135 units in Hampton
The property outlined in red is the approximate location of the proposed Garden Lakes development. (staff photo) Learn more about Garden Lakes Henry County planning […]
McDonough
McDonough approves variances for Lake Dow Road subdivision
The McDonough city council approved variances for the upcoming Barrett Farms subdivision at their January 2 meeting. The variances were included within the council’s consent […]
Announcements
Community invited to learn more about proposed AMS Casino
January 6 update: the meeting will be held at the Marcy Scott Media Center, located in the speedway infield. Attendees should enter the infield through […]
Communities and Development
Butts County approves historic River Park development
Butts County voted 4-1 in a called meeting on December 23 to usher in a new wave of industrial development at I-75 and Georgia 16 […]