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Map shows the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II project between North Mt. Carmel Road and Clayton County (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
Major Projects

County Hires Design Engineer for Jonesboro Road West Widening

May 7, 2025 Clayton

Henry County has approved hiring a design engineer for the Jonesboro Road widening (west), phase II, project. The widening project will extend from North Mt. […]

Photo shows a crowd inside of a Raising Cane’s restaurant (company photo).
Dutchtown

Raising Cane’s in McDonough Sets Opening Date

January 30, 2025 Clayton

Raising Cane’s in McDonough has set its opening date for March 2025. The new location is at Jonesboro Road and Mill Road, near I-75. Raising […]

Photo shows residents lined up to speak in opposition to a proposed development on Jonesboro Road at Chambers Road during the October 2024 zoning board meeting (Clayton Carte photo).
Dutchtown

Zoning Board Considers a Townhomes Request on Jonesboro Road

October 14, 2024 Clayton

Twenty acres at Jonesboro Road and Chambers Road, west of I-75, was a hot subject at last Thursday’s monthly zoning board meeting. The latest proposal […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT Approved $44.7M to Build A New Four-Lane Road

July 5, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved the construction contract for the western parallel connector, a new four-lane road beside I-75 in Stockbridge. The new road will provide […]

Photo of Jonesboro Road at Mill Road intersection in October 2021 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

The County Hires a Design Firm for Mill Road Widening, Phase II

June 27, 2024 Clayton

Henry County hired an engineering company to design a future widening project. The Mill Road widening, phase II, extends between Peachtree Peddler’s flea market and […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

Traffic camera photo shows Jonesboro Road at Foster Drive in May 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).
SPLOST VI

Should Jonesboro Road Be Six Lanes? SPLOST VI in McDonough

May 28, 2024 Clayton

The SPLOST committee held meetings in each city in May. Whether the county should pursue widening Jonesboro Road to six lanes was a major topic […]

Photo shows the storefront for a Sierra outdoor equipment store (The Post-Crescent photo).
Dutchtown

Sierra Outdoor Store to Open First Georgia Location in McDonough

May 17, 2024 Clayton

Sierra, an outdoor equipment & apparel store, will be opening its first Georgia location in McDonough. They are relatively new to the southeastern United States […]

Aerial photo of The Rosemoor rental townhome development under construction off Foster Drive in McDonough (Center Park Group photo).
Eagles Landing

Build to Rent Townhomes Under Construction in McDonough

April 26, 2024 Clayton

A new build-to-rent townhome development, entitled The Rosemoor, is under construction along Foster Drive in McDonough. This is close to I-75 at Jonesboro Road / […]

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