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Map shows the Timber Ridge moratorium area as of October 2024 (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
Union Grove

The Timber Ridge Moratorium has a New Larger Area

October 3, 2024 Clayton

Henry County passed a moratorium earlier this year in the Timber Ridge area between Ola and Union Grove. Now, they have enlarged the moratorium to […]

Aerial photo showing the front exterior of Ola Middle School (Homes.com photo).
Education SPLOST

School Board Approved the Classroom Addition at Ola Middle

June 25, 2024 Clayton

Construction will be starting soon on a classroom addition at Ola Middle School. The Henry County school board approved the construction bid in June 2024. […]

Concept layout for 646 North Ola Road subdivision (Blue River Development photo).
Ola

Construction Starts at Windsong Estates on North Ola Road

May 26, 2024 Clayton

Century Communities has started construction on their newest subdivision in McDonough. Windsong Estates subdivision is located on North Ola Road. When complete, the subdivision will […]

Photo shows a concept rendering for Villages at Ola mixed use development, shown in January 2024 (Liberty Communities photo).
Ola

The Latest in Ola: A Moratorium, Retail Space & New Subdivisions.

May 13, 2024 Clayton

What’s the latest updates in Ola? Commissioner Anglyn introduced a moratorium for the Timber Ridge area, a project first proposed in 2021 is now looking […]

Photo showing classroom addition under construction at Dutchtown High School in November 2022 (Swofford Construction photo).
Education SPLOST

School Board is Taking Bids for the Ola Middle Expansion Project

April 22, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Schools is accepting construction bids for the Ola Middle School expansion. This represents the second classroom addition in education SPLOST VI. Bids are […]

Satellite image showing highway 81 between Upchurch Road and New Hope Road. Concept site plan for new commercial space overlay at Jake Lewis Drive. (Google satellite image / Moore Civil Consulting site plan)
Ola

Coffee Shop and Fast Food Approved for Highway 81 in Ola

April 2, 2024 Clayton

Henry County approved a commercial rezoning request at SR 81 and Jake Lewis Drive. The land owner is planning a coffee shop and fast-food restaurant. […]

Photo shows state route 81 near Old Jackson Road, with a highway 81 road sign posted on the side of the road (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

GDOT Approved Maintenance Contract for Highway 81 in Ola

March 28, 2024 Clayton

Residents in Ola will soon see road work along highway 81. Georgia DOT approved a maintenance contract for crack sealing and new pavement markers. This […]

Concept layout for SR 81 subdivision across from Keys Ferry Road (Moore Bass Consulting photo).
Ola

New Acre-Lot Subdivision Approved on Highway 81 in Ola

January 17, 2024 Clayton

A new subdivision with one-acre lots and 2/3-acre lots received zoning approval in January 2024. The 210-acre property is located at highway 81 and Keys Ferry Road. […]

Architectural rendering showing future retail space at SR 81 and Upchurch Road (GM Architect photo).
Ola

Gas Station and Retail Space Approved at Upchurch Road

November 29, 2023 Clayton

New retail space and a service station plan to build at highway 81 and Upchurch Road. The land owner / applicant gained approval for their project Tuesday night. […]

Upchurch Plaza architectural rendering at SR 81 & Upchurch Road (GM Architect rendering / Google satellite image).
Ola

Kelleytown Subdivision, Ola Gas Station on BOC Zoning Calendar

November 17, 2023 Clayton

Henry County commissioners next meet on Tuesday, November 28. Two zoning cases, a Kelleytown subdivision and Ola gas station, are on their agenda. […]

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