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Updated concept layout for Garden Lakes development dated November 2021 (Falcon Design photo)
Hampton

1,100 home Garden Lakes project scheduled before zoning advisory board

November 8, 2021 Clayton

The proposed rezoning of three-hundred acres in unincorporated Henry County is scheduled before the zoning advisory board on Thursday, November 11. The meeting starts at […]

Site plan for Garden Lakes development (Falcon Design photo)
Hampton

Henry County objects to Lovejoy annexation application

September 8, 2021 Clayton

On Wednesday, September 8, Henry County commissioners filed an objection to an application for annexation into Lovejoy. This is the county’s third time submitting the […]

Photo shows work crews pouring concrete at new bridge on state route 81, August 2021 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Henry Minutes August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on various Georgia DOT projects within the county. They include the state route 81 bridge replacement over South […]

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

Georgia DOT responds to SR 81 widening project comments

June 1, 2021 Clayton

In late 2020, Georgia DOT held an open house for the widening of state route 81. The project runs three miles between Postmaster Drive and […]

Photo of Symphony Park concept plan in March 2021 (staff photo)
Eagles Landing

McDonough Approved Requests for Two New Apartment Complexes

April 22, 2021 Clayton

The McDonough city council considered two residential rezoning requests during its meeting on Monday, April 19. The council approved projects known as Symphony Park behind […]

Aerial photo of state route 155 at King Mill Road (BHGRE Commercial Metro Brokers photo)
Major Projects

Eight major projects in pre-construction stages

April 2, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT’s annual report to the Georgia General Assembly lists ongoing projects throughout the state. The report includes any state project with total estimated costs […]

Photo of SR 81 bridge over South River (Georgia DOT photo)
Meetings This Week

Henry Minutes March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I cover the upcoming closure of state route 81 at the South River, ARC approves federal transportation funding and the BOC […]

Photo of building exterior at Publix at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads (Clayton Carte photo).
Ola

Publix at Ola Crossroads Now Open

February 10, 2021 Clayton

Henry County’s newest Publix Super Market opened on the morning of Wednesday, February 10, at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads. The grocery store is located at […]

Photo of SR 81 bridge over South River (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Bridge work scheduled on SR 81 replacement

January 21, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT shared an update on January 20 about the upcoming bridge replacement on state route 81 over the South River. GDOT awarded a contract […]

Concept layout for roundabout at SR 81 and Snapping Shoals Road
Ola

L&D approved for SR 81 at Jackson Lake

January 20, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved the location & design for a planned roundabout at state route 81 and Jackson Lake Road. The approval marks one step closer […]

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