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Google Streetview showing the intersection of state route 42 at Jackson Street in Locust Grove (Google photo).
Locust Grove

Jackson Street Service Station Public Hearing on Monday Night

March 16, 2023 Clayton

Developers wishing to build a new gas station at the corner of state route 42 and Jackson Street in Locust Grove must present their case […]

Photo shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks parked in a parking lot (Clayton Carte photo).
Locust Grove

New Highway 42 Trailer Parking Receives Zoning Change

February 13, 2023 Clayton

New trailer parking along highway 42 can proceed forward following a change in zoning conditions. The Locust Grove council split 4-3 when approving the zoning […]

Architectural rendering showing a distribution center for Stonemont Park 75 South (Ware Malcomb photo).
Locust Grove

New Industrial Park to Break Ground in Locust Grove

January 10, 2023 Clayton

Stonemont Financial Group has closed on a new industrial park in Locust Grove. The new development, entitled Stonemont Park 75 South, plans to break ground […]

Photo shows Bill Gardner Parkway with construction barrels in January 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

Two Road Projects Starting Construction in Locust Grove

January 9, 2023 Clayton

New construction barrels are going out along Bill Gardner Parkway and state route 42 in Locust Grove. The locations represent two major road projects starting […]

Project layout showing new roundabout at US 23 and SR 42 near Flovilla (Georgia DOT photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

New Roundabout Coming near Flovilla & Indian Springs

January 5, 2023 Clayton

Motorists who visit Indian Springs State Park will soon start to see construction on a new roundabout at the US 23 / SR 42 split […]

Map showing road projects in Locust Grove as of November 2022 (OpenStreetMap photo).
Major Projects

Updates on Locust Grove Road Projects November 2022

November 22, 2022 Clayton

Several road projects are on the horizon within Locust Grove. Here are the latest updates as of November 2022. SR 42 at Marketplace Blvd Locust […]

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

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 […]

Building rendering showing a large distribution center with very high ceilings to accommodate automated cold storage (NewCold photo).
McDonough

NewCold to invest $333 million in new McDonough cold storage

October 24, 2022 Clayton

The state of Georgia announced on Monday, October 24, that NewCold will invest more than $333 million to construct a new automated cold storage facility […]

Streetview photo of new District 4 Police Precinct on highway 42 (Google photo).
Public Safety

Henry County buys Hwy 42 building for District 4 Police Precinct

September 8, 2022 Clayton

In 2019, Henry County allocated funds in SPLOST V to build four police precincts. During the September 2022 board meeting, commissioners approved the purchase of […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT approves highway 42 widening construction bid

August 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a contract for the widening of highway 42. The project extends between Bill Gardner Parkway and Peeksville Road in Locust Grove. […]

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