Ola Archives

Photo showing the South River (South River Watershed Alliance photo).

Board Approved Contracts to Build New Park in Ola

August 1, 2023 Clayton

A new park in Ola can now build after Henry County commissioners approved a design-build contract at their August meeting. The new passive park will […]

Photo shows a map of Ola with stars to represent new and proposed developments (Henry County base map / Clayton Carte graphic).

The Latest Updates in Ola June 2023

June 12, 2023 Clayton

There are several new subdivisions either proposed or under construction in the Ola area. Here are the latest Ola updates as of June 2023. This […]

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)

Next Commercial Request in Ola Presents to Zoning Board

June 9, 2023 Clayton

Proposed new commercial space in Ola presented to the county zoning board in June. The project is at the southeast corner of highway 81 and […]

Photo showing Peeksville Road at Sunset Drive street sign (Henry County photo).

Better Travel from Locust Grove to Ola When This is Complete

April 12, 2023 Clayton

On Tuesday, April 11, local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of Peeksville Road dirt road paving. The corridor aims to provide […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).

New Funding Gives A Timeline for 81 Widening, Phase II

April 12, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT recently programmed a project ID and funding for the state route 81 widening, phase II. The project will extend between Bethany Road and […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project near Lake Dow Road. Photo shows a future four-lane roadway with a divided center median. (Georgia DOT photo)

Location & Design Approved, Right of Way to Begin on 81 Widening

April 5, 2023 Clayton

The state route 81 widening project extends between Postmaster Drive and Bethany Road. It recently received location & design approval. This is a pre-requisite to […]

Map showing the location of the Snapping Shoals Road subdivision east of North Ola Road (Henry County qPublic photo).

2005 Rezoning Paves Way for New Snapping Shoals Road Subdivision

March 27, 2023 Clayton

Quinn Residences is building a new subdivision off Snapping Shoals Road. The majority of the property received zoning approval in 2005. A small section obtained […]

Photo showing a one-story ranch home with craftsman style siding and side-entry garage (Moore Bass Consulting photo).

New Ola Subdivision Proposing $500-800k Homes

March 21, 2023 Clayton

A proposed new subdivision in the Ola area presented this month to the zoning advisory board. The proposed subdivision would be on 210 acres located […]

Map showing residential projects in the vicinity of state route 81 at North Ola Road (staff map).

Update: New Ola Area Request Scheduled for March Zoning Board

March 14, 2023 Clayton

New details are now available about the latest request within the Ola area. The county zoning board will consider the request during the Thursday, March […]