The Atlanta Regional Commission started accepting applications this week from local governments to receive federal dollars towards transportation projects. Over $450 million dollars are available to be awarded over the next six fiscal years. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Project Solicitation is conducted biannually by the ARC to award funding for roadway projects, public transit... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Board of Commissioners will consider four planning & zoning items on Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at the Henry County Administration Building located on Henry Parkway in McDonough. A public hearing will be held in reference to each P&Z item. The board will consider three rezoning requests, and... Continue Reading →
The city of McDonough has announced a delay in the scheduled public hearing for the proposed South Point Boulevard apartments from ECI Group. The delay is to allow additional time for site layout review and to modify the requested variances. The public hearing is rescheduled for Monday, September 16, at 6 pm. The city council... Continue Reading →
The new Costco in Coweta County anchors Fischer Crossing development in Sharpsburg. (SRS Real Estate photo) A much-anticipated big box retailer, Costco, will open its first traditional location within south metro Atlanta later this month; however, despite high hopes from many Henry County residents, the new store is in Coweta County. The 156,805 square foot... Continue Reading →
Residents could be zipping through the trees if commissioners approve a zip line park in McDonough. (Summit Bechtel Reserve photo) A request for a conditional use permit to support the installation of an outdoor adventure park will be presented to the Henry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30 pm. The park,... Continue Reading →
The former Toys "R" Us distribution center, located at 830 Highway 42 South in McDonough, is available for leasing. The building, originally constructed in 1998, has sat vacant since Toys "R" Us shut down operations in summer 2018. The 154 acre property contains 972,350 square feet of industrial space with a possible building expansion of... Continue Reading →
Georgia DOT has awarded a contract to Peek Pavement Marking, LLC to install rumble strips along select state highways within Henry County. State Route 42 (Clayton County line to SR 16 in Jackson) and SR 155 (McDonough to Spalding County line) will receive the additional safety feature. The $1,434,076.38 contract has an estimated completion date... Continue Reading →
The city of McDonough approved its 2019 road resurfacing package during last week's meeting. A total of fifteen streets will be resurfaced. Onsite Paving of McDonough, GA was the lowest bidder at $598,755.00. The project will be funded through a combination of LMIG dollars ($242,978.17) and SPLOST IV dollars ($355,776.83). The streets to be resurfaced... Continue Reading →
Residents will have to wait a few months longer before the much anticipated diverging diamond interchange breaks ground in McDonough. Georgia DOT has delayed the construction bid to a let date of May 2020 instead of the original September 2019 timeline. Once built, the DDI will improve traffic flow and reduce crashes at I-75 exit... Continue Reading →
