Monroe County Archives

Concept layout shows a roundabout at SR 74 and SR 42 in Monroe County, Georgia (Georgia DOT layout with insert map added by Henry Reporter / insert map created with Datawrapper).

Monroe County: SR 74 at SR 42 Roundabout Approved for Construction

February 4, 2025 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved construction for a new roundabout in southern Monroe County. The SR 74 at SR 42 roundabout is intended to address safety […]

Image shows a Google satellite image of I-75 at Rumble Road in Monroe County, GA where Buc-ee’s plans to build its next Georgia location (Google satellite image / Buc-ee’s pylon).

Buc-ee’s Approved to Build New Location in Monroe County, GA

December 3, 2024 Clayton

The next Georgia Buc-ee’s location will be in Monroe County. The county commissioners approved a special use permit and variances for the project in December […]

Drone photo of I-75 resurfacing in South Georgia in summer 2019 (Georgia DOT photo)

GDOT awards bid for I-75 resurfacing between Jackson and Forsyth

March 24, 2020 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a construction bid to resurface I-75 for 13.023 miles in Butts, Lamar, and Monroe Counties. The project extends from SR 36 […]

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

May 12, 2025

Over two billion dollars are budgeted for transportation projects in Henry County by 2030. This represents a combination of federal, state and local dollars being [...]
Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

April 18, 2025

Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]