I-75 Exit 221 Archives

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 […]

Satellite image showing the location of three apartment requests on the March 2023 board agenda (Google photo).

Apartment Frustrations Boil Over During Marathon Board Meeting

March 22, 2023 Clayton

Residents’ frustrations with the number of apartments proposed within Henry County boiled over into passionate comments during a late night county commissioners meeting on March […]

Satellite image showing location of new Jonesboro Road subdivision north of Heritage Way (Google photo).

Construction Watch: New Jonesboro Road Subdivision Begins Work

March 14, 2023 Clayton

Several readers have reached out to MHF News seeking info about new land clearing off Jonesboro Road. The property in question is north of Jonesboro […]

Site plan for the Bridges Road townhome development (Moore Bass Consulting photo).

Bridges Road Townhomes Granted Appeal to Build Project

March 10, 2023 Clayton

Property off Mt. Carmel Road at Bridges Road can proceed forward towards construction, following a successful appeal of the county’s multifamily moratorium. The Bridges Road […]

Area map showing the site for North Bridges Road apartments project off Jonesboro Road (Marc R. Acampora, PE, LLC photo).

Latest Project Off Jonesboro Road Proposes 850 Apartments

February 23, 2023 Clayton

The latest development in the vicinity of Jonesboro Road / exit 221 is proposing 850 apartments. The property consists of 54 acres off North Bridges […]

Photo shows Jonesboro Road at Chambers Road intersection with proposed car wash sign (Henry County photo).

Community Not Interested in New Jonesboro Road Car Wash

February 19, 2023 Clayton

Community members spoke out against a proposed car wash during the February zoning board meeting. The proposed development is located at Jonesboro Road and Chambers […]

Concept rendering for Jonesboro Road mixed use development (Vista Realty Partners photo).

Vista Residential announces Oak Grove Vista to open in 2024

October 11, 2022 Clayton

Vista Residential Partners announced its latest project in Henry County: Oak Grove Vista. MHF News previously reported on the project at the time of rezoning. […]

Photo shows vertical framing for a new four-story apartment building at Somerset Apartments off Jonesboro Road (Google Streetview photo).

Construction Watch: Tapestry Overbrook and Somerset Apartments

August 26, 2022 Clayton

Several new apartments are in varying stages of construction near I-75 exit 221 / Jonesboro Road. Tapestry Overbrook, Somerset Apartments and McDonough Apartments (construction project […]

Front elevation rendering for Mt. Carmel Road townhomes (Moore Bass Consulting photo).

Mt. Carmel Road townhomes estimate rents of $2,400–$2,600

August 20, 2022 Clayton

This week, Henry County approved a rezoning request for the Mt. Carmel Road townhomes project. The developer estimates rent will be $2,400–$2,600 per month when […]