McDonough Archives

Chart showing city millage rates for 2023 (staff graphic).

City Millage Rates for 2023 are Approved

July 27, 2023 Clayton

Local cities in Henry County have now concluded their millage rate hearings for 2023. Three cities will levy a property tax this year, up from […]

Photo shows group of people at NewCold Topping Out Event in July 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).

NewCold Hosts Topping Out Event for New Facility in McDonough

July 21, 2023 Clayton

State and county officials gathered this week to celebrate the topping out event for NewCold. They are a new automated cold storage facility coming to […]

Photo shows a digital rendering for retail development (special photo).

McDonough is Latest City Unsure on Joining Retail Contract

July 18, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough council was the fourth and final city to consider the retail consultant contract. The council considered action on it during their Monday, July […]

Photo shows a calendar with millage rate hearings for Henry County and cities (special photo).

Property Tax Hearings Schedule for 2023 Is Now Out

July 11, 2023 Clayton

Henry County, the local school district and three cities have property tax hearings during July 2023. Because of increased property values, each entity is expected […]

Concept elevation for a new gas station at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road (applicant photo).

Racetrack Road Service Station Approved in McDonough

June 22, 2023 Clayton

Following a few months of discussion, a request to build a new service station on Racetrack Road gained approval on Tuesday night. The project is […]

Photo collage of city buildings in Henry County: McDonough city hall, Locust Grove city hall, Stockbridge city hall and Hampton train depot (special photo)

Happening This Week: Four Meetings on Tuesday, June 20

June 17, 2023 Clayton

Henry County has six local governing entities. Four have meetings on Tuesday, June 20. They include the Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge councils as well […]

Photo of tractor trailer on state route 155 in Luella (Georgia DOT photo)

Where does Henry County rank in Atlanta Industrial Space?

June 12, 2023 Clayton

Henry County, and Atlanta as a whole, serve as a major distribution hub. But how does the available space in Henry County compare to the […]

Photo of garden-style apartments with text “multifamily moratorium” (stock photo).

McDonough Approved 3rd Renewal of its Multifamily Moratorium

June 5, 2023 Clayton

The current multifamily moratorium in McDonough received its 3rd renewal in June. The city council first passed the moratorium in May 2022. The moratorium applies […]