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Area map showing the location for a new SR 81 West subdivision near Mill Road (Henry County photo).
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Small Subdivision Approved on SR 81 West in McDonough

November 2, 2023 Clayton 0

Henry County granted approval for a small subdivision located off SR 81 West in McDonough. The project plans to construct 39 homes on 45 acres. […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
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Henry County Approved a State Agreement for Widening Projects

October 15, 2023 Clayton 0

Henry County may proceed forward on two widening projects after approving a state agreement to receive funding. The county’s next step will be to hire a civil engineering firm to design the projects. […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […]

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

The Latest Updates in Ola June 2023

June 12, 2023 Clayton 0

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 update provides a brief overview for the Ola area. Subscribers […]

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

Next Commercial Request in Ola Presents to Zoning Board

June 9, 2023 Clayton 0

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 Jake Lewis Drive. Update: the county approved the request in […]

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

New Funding Gives A Timeline for 81 Widening, Phase II

April 12, 2023 Clayton 0

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 Keys Ferry. The project represents $39 million in new funding […]

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)
Major Projects

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

April 5, 2023 Clayton 0

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 the start of right of way acquisition. Right of way […]

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

New Ola Subdivision Proposing $500-800k Homes

March 21, 2023 Clayton 0

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 north of highway 81 near its intersection with Keys Ferry […]

Photo showing the intersection of state route 81 at Lake Dow Road, looking east past Zaxby’s (Clayton Carte photo).
McDonough

New Commercial Development Forthcoming at 81 and Lake Dow Road

March 20, 2023 Clayton 0

New commercial development is coming soon at state route 81 and Lake Dow Road in McDonough. The applicant is planning five commercial outparcels along the roadway. The McDonough council approved revised zoning conditions for the […]

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

Update: New Ola Area Request Scheduled for March Zoning Board

March 14, 2023 Clayton 0

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 16, meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm at the […]

Photo shows three-story architectural rendering for Arcadia at Symphony Park development in McDonough. Building has a brick exterior on the ground floor with alternating black and white color scheme on upper floors (Third Lake Development / Geheber Lewis Associates photo).
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Construction Started on New Apartments at Lake Dow Publix

March 4, 2023 Clayton 0

Work began at the beginning of the year on a new apartment complex off Travis Drive in McDonough. The project, entitled Arcadia at Symphony Park, is behind the Publix at Lake Dow shopping center. The […]

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