Jonesboro Road Archives

Photo shows the intersection of Jonesboro Road at Riggs Drive, next to the Publix at Walnut Creek (Henry County photo).

The Board Upholds Staff Denial of a New Car Wash

April 11, 2024 Clayton

Henry County commissioners have upheld planning staff’s decision to deny a new car wash on Jonesboro Road. The denial was based on the location’s proximity […]

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

Raising Cane’s Looks to Build their First McDonough Location

April 10, 2024 Clayton

Raising Cane’s, known for fried chicken fingers, is looking to build their first McDonough location. The company first opened locations in metro Atlanta in 2023. […]

County to Consider Appeal of New Car Wash on Jonesboro Road

April 4, 2024 Clayton

A proposed car wash on Jonesboro Road is appealing the county’s buffer requirements for new locations. The commissioners will consider the appeal on Tuesday, April […]

Photo shows a left arrow message board in the background and orange construction barrels in the foreground (stock photo).

10 Major Road Projects Being Considered in the Next SPLOST

March 17, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI program is slated to be on the ballot this November, but first, the county must decide which projects to include in the program. Here are ten major road projects that SPLOST VI could fund. […]

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

County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector

March 16, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is presently acquiring the last right of way for the western parallel connector. Construction on the new road plans to start later this year. When complete, the four-lane road will provide an alternate route to Interstate 75 in Stockbridge. […]

Photo shows Google streetview of Eagles Landing Parkway near Country Club Drive (Google photo).

The County & Cities Look to Resurface Two Major Roads

March 12, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is partnering with two cities to resurface two major roads. They are asking for federal funds to resurface Eagles Landing Parkway and Jonesboro […]