
SR 81



The Latest Updates in Ola June 2023
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 […]

Next Commercial Request in Ola Presents to Zoning Board
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 […]

New Funding Gives A Timeline for 81 Widening, Phase II
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 […]

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

New Ola Subdivision Proposing $500-800k Homes
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 […]

New Commercial Development Forthcoming at 81 and Lake Dow Road
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 […]

Update: New Ola Area Request Scheduled for March Zoning Board
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 […]

Construction Started on New Apartments at Lake Dow Publix
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 […]