McDonough Archives

Photo shows an interior access self-storage building on Jonesboro Road in McDonough (Griffco Design / Build Inc. photo).

Code Amendment Approved for Indoor Self-Storage in McDonough

November 27, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council has approved a code amendment to allow indoor self-storage. They also approved allowing brew pubs within the city. […]

McDonough Looking at Self-Storage Buildings in Commercial Zoning

November 16, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council next meets on Monday night, November 20. On their agenda is a code amendment to allow interior-access self-storage buildings within the C-3 […]

Graphic for Henry County Election Results

District 2 Commissioner Advances to Runoff; City Council Results

November 8, 2023 Clayton

Henry County voters cast their ballots for district 2 commissioner and city council seats on November 7. The district 2 commissioner race will advance to […]

Photo shows fresh produce and refrigerated items for sale in a Dollar General (Dollar General photo).

Dollar General Looking to Build New Store in McDonough

November 6, 2023 Clayton

Dollar General is looking to build a new store along Avalon Parkway in McDonough. The store would offer a wider selection of items, such as fresh produce, compared to conventional locations. […]

Map showing the location of a future Henry County fire station on Florence McGarity Blvd in McDonough (OpenStreetMap photo).

Board Approved Design Contract for a McDonough Ambulance Bay

October 22, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is moving forward with plans to construct a new ambulance bay near downtown McDonough. The county hired a design firm at their October meeting. […]

Photo shows construction equipment and leasing sign at Lambert Farms Building A (Clayton Carte photo).

1 Million+ Square Foot Building Breaks Ground in McDonough

October 21, 2023 Clayton

PNK Group held a groundbreaking this month for a new distribution center in McDonough. The 1 million plus square foot building could be one of the largest buildings in Henry County when complete. […]

Photo shows Henry County Schools staff and elected officials at the McDonough West Bus Garage groundbreaking in September 2023 (Henry County Schools photo).

School Board Breaks Ground on New McDonough West Bus Facility

October 2, 2023 Clayton

Henry County Schools broke ground in September on its new McDonough West Bus Facility. The maintenance garage will serve four school clusters when complete. […]

Map showing new and upcoming developments along Jonesboro Road near I-75, dated August 2023 (Google MyMaps photo).

The Jonesboro Road Master Plan is Now Accepting Proposals

August 8, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is accepting proposals for the Jonesboro Road master plan. The proposed study would look at Jonesboro Road between Kelly Road / McDonough city […]

Photo shows concept layout for proposed Wade Farm subdivision on Turner Church Road, dated August 2023 (Moore Bass Consulting photo).

Turner Church Concept is Now an Age-Restricted Subdivision

August 4, 2023 Clayton

Community members at Tuesday night’s town hall were the first to learn about an updated concept for Turner Church Road. The proposed Wade Farm development […]