The Ola community in east Henry County is concentrated around the intersection of state route 81 and North Ola Road. The Ola schools, North Ola Park, and a new grocery store anchor the area.
Ola High School is the county’s second-largest high school by enrollment. Other schools in the Ola cluster include New Hope Elementary, Ola Elementary, Rock Spring Elementary, and Ola Middle.
The most notable transportation project in the area is widening state route 81. Phase I extends between Postmaster Drive and Bethany Road. The project can begin purchasing right of way in FY 2022. In January 2021, Atlanta Regional Commission announced the project will receive $7 million dollars towards construction in FY 2025.
A second phase is planned between Bethany Road and Keys Ferry. Henry County budgeted $400,000 in local funding towards the project in SPLOST V. The funding will provide a local match for design work if the project is selected for federal funding.
Ola News
Georgia DOT responds to SR 81 widening project comments
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 Bethany Road. The state recently […]
Henry Minutes March 12, 2021
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 is considering changes to public […]
Publix at Ola Crossroads Now Open
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 the intersection of state route […]
County seeking architects for two park projects
Henry County is accepting proposals from qualified vendors for architectural design services on two park projects. The county is also accepting bids to renovate a concession building at North Ola […]
L&D approved for SR 81 at Jackson Lake
Georgia DOT approved the location & design for a planned roundabout at state route 81 and Jackson Lake Road. The approval marks one step closer towards the project’s construction. The […]
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