Communities and Development
Development Plans 2023 Events Kicking Off in April
If you’ve ever been frustrated by a proposed development in Henry County, and let’s be honest — who hasn’t it? — then these upcoming events […]
McDonough
McDonough
McDonough Approved A R-50 Subdivisions and Signs Moratorium
This week, the McDonough council approved its latest moratorium. This time, on R-50 subdivisions and signs. An existing moratorium covers apartments and hotels. McDonough Subdivision […]
McDonough
Apartment Frustrations Boil Over During Marathon Board Meeting
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 […]
McDonough
New Commercial Development Forthcoming at 81 and Lake Dow Road
New commercial development is coming soon at state route 81 and Lake Dow Road in McDonough. The applicant is planning five commercial outparcels along the […]
Major Projects
State DOT Responds to Your Comments on Widening 155
Georgia DOT held a virtual open house about widening state route 155 in late 2022. The state recently published their response to residents’ comments. The […]
SPLOST V
The Next Roundabout in McDonough Accepting Construction Bids
Henry County is now accepting construction bids for the next roundabout in McDonough. The Willow Lane at Bridges Road intersection will see the improvement. Contractors […]
Eagles Landing
Construction Watch: New Jonesboro Road Subdivision Begins Work
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 […]
Parks and Recreation
McDonough Approved Funds for Repairs at Richard Craig Park
Photos of damaged doors, rusted toilet seats and missing locks prompted the McDonough council to authorize immediate funds for repairs at Richard Craig Park. Council […]
Major Projects
Georgia 20 / 81 Widening Can Now Start Construction
On March 7, the state DOT issued the notice to proceed for the Georgia 20 / 81 widening project. This means construction can now begin […]
SPLOST V
Yes, the Aquatic Center Will Have Four-Lane Access Off I-75.
This week, Henry County presented the latest site plan ahead of beginning construction on the new aquatic center. With it, they also confirmed one final […]