Solar power farm near Guyton, GA (Effingham Herald photo / Birk Herrath) The city of McDonough is exploring the development of a solar power farm on city-owned property. The possibility is in the early stages of discussion but, if built, would secure a new source of revenue to offset city expenses. The property consists of... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council will revisit a proposed extended stay hotel at their meeting next week after splitting 3-3 on the request in November. The hotel is proposed on Avalon Court in the I-75 exit 218 area. In November, council woman Kam Varner made a motion to deny the request seconded by Sandra Vincent. Council members voting... Continue Reading →
Concept rendering for the proposed casino and destination resort at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS photo) The Hampton city council has adopted a resolution in support of allowing citizens to vote on casino gambling in Georgia. A statewide referendum would be required for voters to legalize gambling in the state, if members of the general assembly... Continue Reading →
The Hampton city council adopted changes this week to the public comments portion of meetings. The new rules closely resemble a previous way of allowing public comment before changes were made in 2018. The new public comment rules provide up to three minutes per speaker at the beginning of council meetings where attendees can address... Continue Reading →
Three discovery centers are open in Georgia with a fourth under construction. (Junior Achievement photo) The Henry County school board is onboard with district staff pursuing the establishment of a Junior Achievement Discovery Center in McDonough following this week's board of education meeting. District staff presented the possibility as one part of a broader strategy... Continue Reading →
Georgia requires independent candidates to obtain signatures from five percent of registered voters in any particular district to qualify for their name to appear on the ballot. This can translate to thousands of voters and significant legwork for an interested candidate to qualify. If one has ever considered running for the Georgia General Assembly, but... Continue Reading →
Henry County Schools has opened the school choice application for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Applications will be accepted starting on January 13 through February 28. School choice allows parents to apply for their child(ren) to attend a different school than their native attendance zone, provided there's sufficient capacity to accept new students at... Continue Reading →
The zoning advisory board considered a rezoning request this month for a new grocery store after tabling the request in November. The proposed development is located at the southeast corner of state route 155 and Kelleytown Road. The ZAB voted 3-2 to recommend approval of the project. The board previously recommended approval of an associated... Continue Reading →
The subject property is shown highlighted in yellow on the above development map. (staff photo) A rezoning request that's been debated for six months and now gone through three public hearings will proceed back to the board of commissioners following the January 2020 meeting of the zoning advisory board. The ZAB added several conditions before... Continue Reading →
