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

New Ola Area Request Scheduled for March Zoning Board

February 25, 2023 Clayton 0

The zoning advisory board will consider a new Ola area request in March 2023. The 200+ acre property represents the latest new subdivision up for consideration in the immediate area. An update on this request […]

Interior photo showing aisles and shelving inside a BJ’s Club (BJ’s Club photo).
McDonough

BJ’s Wholesale Club McDonough to open in late February 2023

February 12, 2023 Clayton 0

The new BJ’s Club in McDonough will be opening in late February 2023. The store is located off highway 81 in the I-75 exit 218 area. The 104,000 square foot building will reportedly open on […]

Map showing McDonough to Stockbridge local bus route as part of the transit master plan final recommendations (Henry County transit plan photo)
Major Projects

Henry County accepts funds for new bus route, road projects

January 4, 2023 Clayton 0

Henry County will soon have a new bus route serving McDonough and Stockbridge following acceptance of federal funds during the January 4 meeting. Henry County applied for the funding in fall 2021. In addition, the […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project at Postmaster Drive (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Comment Deadline Tuesday for Widening State Route 81

December 19, 2022 Clayton 0

Georgia DOT is accepting public comments through this Tuesday, December 20, for widening state route 81. The project extends between Postmaster Drive in McDonough and Bethany Road. A second future project is planned between Bethany […]

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

Open House Tuesday for State Route 81 widening

December 5, 2022 Clayton 0

Georgia DOT invites the public to an open house this Tuesday, December 6, to learn more about the future widening of state route 81 in McDonough. Residents may drop into the open house anytime between […]

Photo showing the concept layout for the SR 81 at New Morn Drive roundabout (Georgia DOT photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

State approves New Morn Drive Roundabout Location & Design

November 21, 2022 Clayton 0

Georgia DOT approved the location & design earlier this year for an upcoming roundabout project on New Morn Drive. The approval allows right of way acquisition to move forward. The state DOT is planning to […]

Map showing McDonough to Stockbridge local bus route as part of the transit master plan final recommendations (Henry County transit plan photo)
Atlanta Regional Commission

Comment Deadline Friday for TIP Amendment 6

November 17, 2022 Clayton 0

Residents may submit comments regarding TIP amendment 6 through this Friday, November 18. TIP amendment 6 proposes to add new federal dollars for various transportation projects within metro Atlanta. Two Henry County projects would receive […]

Excerpts showing portions of the concept layouts for three major road projects: widening state routes 42, 81 and 155 (Georgia DOT photos).
Major Projects

Let Georgia DOT Know Your Thoughts on Widening State Routes

November 9, 2022 Clayton 0

Georgia DOT is presently hosting three public open houses to receive feedback on upcoming roadway projects within Henry County. Each open house is available online for a limited time. Multiple projects in McDonough and Stockbridge […]

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

State Route 81 widening phase II looking at 2024 design start

October 4, 2022 Clayton 0

In fall 2021, Henry County applied for federal funds to assist in project costs for the second phase of widening state route 81. The county recently learned those funds will tentatively come in fiscal year […]

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

Gas Station, Retail Proposals at 81 & Upchurch, East Lake Pkwy

September 3, 2022 Clayton 0

The zoning advisory board will meet on Thursday, September 8. During the meeting, the board will consider new proposals for gas stations, fast food restaurants and retail space at SR 81 & Upchurch Road and […]

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