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Three New Subdivisions on the April 2025 Zoning Board Agenda

March 25, 2025 Clayton

The county zoning board next meets on April 10, 2025. Three proposed subdivisions are on the board’s agenda. The requests are located one each in […]

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Dutch Bros Coffee Being Considered for Locust Grove

March 25, 2025 Clayton

Dutch Bros Coffee is being considered for an open commercial property in Locust Grove. The company is presently building their first Georgia locations. The Locust […]

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LongHorn Steakhouse Submits Plans to Build in Locust Grove

March 24, 2025 Clayton

LongHorn Steakhouse will be opening a new restaurant in Locust Grove. They will be located at the new Publix shopping center at SR 42 and […]

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Local Legislation will Add a 5th Henry County State Court Judge

March 24, 2025 Clayton

The Georgia General Assembly is meeting in Atlanta for their annual session. One bill introduced would create a 5th State Court Judge in Henry County. […]

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Upcoming Meetings the Week of March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 Clayton

The last week of the month typically has the least-happening in Henry County. That’s not the case this month because several meetings moved their date […]

Area map shows the location of a conservation subdivision on New Hope Road near Peeksville Road (Henry County photo).

Conservation Subdivision Approved on New Hope Road

March 24, 2025 Clayton

A1 Home Builders, Inc. of Franklin, TN has received approval for a conservation subdivision on New Hope Road. The applicant presented their request at the […]

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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. […]

Map shows the state route 81 widening projects, phases 1 and 2 (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).

County Hires Engineer to Design the SR 81 Widening Phase 2

March 20, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has hired a design engineer for the State Route 81 widening, phase 2. The project extends between North Bethany Road and Keys Ferry […]

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Five Guys and Ramen Restaurant Coming to Jodeco Road

March 20, 2025 Clayton

Two new restaurants are coming soon to the Bridges at Jodeco development. Five Guys and Minano Ramen have submitted building permit applications for new locations. […]