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Satellite image showing location of Willow Lane at Bridges Road roundabout (Google photo).

Board Approved the Bridges at Willow Roundabout

May 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction will begin this summer on a new roundabout in McDonough. Henry County approved the Bridges at Willow Lane roundabout during their May 2 meeting. […]

Concept site plan showing a grocery store and outparcels at the corner of state route 42 and Tanger Blvd in Locust Grove (Phillips Architecture photo).

New Grocery Store Approved on South Side of Locust Grove

May 1, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council approved a developer’s plan for a new grocery store within the city. The Shops at Indian Creek will be at highway […]

Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).

Mt Carmel Recreation Center Look to Start Construction This Year

April 30, 2023 Clayton

Henry County hired an architect in June 2021 to design the new Mt Carmel Recreation Center. The county anticipates construction will begin before the end […]

Photo of a train blocking a railroad crossing at Jonesboro Road in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).

Jonesboro Road Closure at Railroad Tracks on Wednesday

April 29, 2023 Clayton

Motorists, heads up! Norfolk Southern will have a partial road closure on Jonesboro Road on Wednesday, May 3, for repairs. The road closure will be […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).

First Impact Fee Update Since 2005 Happening in Locust Grove

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Locust Grove has hired a consultant to update their impact fee program. The city last revised their impact fees in 2005. Impact fees are paid […]

Map showing new manufacturing jobs in metro Atlanta and Henry County between 2020–2023 (Atlanta Regional Commission photo).

Henry County Helping Lead the Way in New Manufacturing Jobs

April 28, 2023 Clayton

Henry County’s employment base continues to increase, to include several new manufacturing facilities. The county is helping to lead the state in new manufacturing jobs […]

Streetview photo looking north at Jonesboro Road and Mt. Carmel Road intersection towards future park and ride lot (Google photo).

Here is the Latest Jonesboro Road Park and Ride Update

April 27, 2023 Clayton

In 2016, Henry County received a grant for a new park and ride lot off Jonesboro Road. Here is the latest update about the project […]

Photo shows two four-story apartment buildings with partial brick exteriors and landscaping (stock photo).

A Look at Draft New Apartment Standards in Henry County

April 27, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is considering new standards for multifamily development. Staff presented an initial draft of the new apartment standards at the April board meeting. Chair […]

Henry County Schools

Split School Board Holds Off on Proposed Calendar Changes

April 25, 2023 Clayton

The Henry County school board held off on making proposed changes to the district calendar. This came after board members were split whether to add […]