Locust Grove Archives

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 […]

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 […]

Architectural rendering for new Chase Bank on Bill Gardner Parkway in Locust Grove (Moody Nolan photo).

“No More Pancakes” IHOP to Become Chase Bank

April 18, 2023 Clayton

The IHOP on Bill Gardner Parkway in Locust Grove will be closing to become a new Chase Bank. The city council approved architectural renderings for […]

Photo showing March 2023 concept layout for the I-75 interchange at Bethlehem Road (Georgia DOT photo).

FINAL WEEK to Submit I-75 at Bethlehem Road Comments

April 18, 2023 Clayton

This week is the final chance to submit comments to Georgia DOT about the future Bethlehem Road exit. If you have not done so already, […]

Architectural rendering showing the front and rear elevation for Shops at Indian Creek grocery store (Phillips Architecture photo).

No Word Yet on Shops at Indian Creek Grocery Tenant

April 18, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council held the public hearing on Monday, April 17, for the proposed Shops at Indian Creek grocery store. The applicant is not […]

Photo shows state route 42 north of Marketplace Blvd with ?? on the speed limit sign (Google Streetview photo with edits).

Locust Grove Looking at Speed Limit on State Route 42

April 18, 2023 Clayton

A reduction in speed limit on state route 42 could be forthcoming, if Locust Grove can get the state onboard to approve its request. The […]

Hearing Monday on Proposed Tanger Blvd Grocery Store

April 13, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council next meets on Monday, April 17. They will hold a public hearing for the proposed Tanger Blvd grocery store. The applicant, […]

Photo showing Peeksville Road at Sunset Drive street sign (Henry County photo).

Better Travel from Locust Grove to Ola When This is Complete

April 12, 2023 Clayton

On Tuesday, April 11, local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of Peeksville Road dirt road paving. The corridor aims to provide […]