A packed audience attended a recent board meeting for a zoning hearing. (staff photo) This year, county commission chair, commission district I, and commission district II are on the ballot. With the conclusion of qualifying, the election has drawn a mixture of familiar faces and newcomers. The district II election has a contested Democratic Party... Continue Reading →
Henry County DOT will install a new four-way stop at Bill Gardner Parkway and Lester Mill Road following a string of accidents despite attempts to improve the intersection. The new stop signs will be installed on Thursday, February 27, weather permitting. Lester Mill Road was paved and realigned in 2017 as a SPLOST IV project.... Continue Reading →
Areas shaded in yellow represent rezoning requests presented to the BOC in January. (staff photo) Henry County commissioners approved the rezoning request for one subdivision in the Luella area while taking no action on a second request located across the street. The proposed developments are located on Hampton-Locust Grove Road. Commissioners voted 5-0* to rezone... Continue Reading →
The zoning advisory board considered a land owner's request to amend the future land use map and rezone 1.15 +/- acres for commercial use in January. The board followed planning staff's recommendation and recommended denial of the requests. The board of commissioners considered the request on February 18. The board denied the comp plan amendment... Continue Reading →
The land owner of 1.15 +/- acres at the southeast corner of Hampton-Locust Grove Road and Rocky Creek Road is requesting a rezoning from RA (residential agricultural) to C-2 (general commercial) after what he describes as "difficulty in attracting tenants" for its current residential use. The property has an existing single-family home constructed in 1950.... Continue Reading →
County Chair June Wood addresses the audience standing beside Johnny Wilson and his wife Donna (staff photo) On an evening surrounded by family and friends, county commissioner Johnny Wilson announced his campaign for re-election in 2020. Commissioner Wilson represents district I in southern Henry County. Commissioner Wilson was first elected in 2016 after retiring as... Continue Reading →
Update: The rezoning requests will be presented to the board of commissioners on Tuesday, January 21, at 6:30 pm. Land previously proposed to be built into tractor-trailer parking will now be considered for a residential subdivision. Applicants representing two parcels of land in the Luella area have filed rezoning requests for new homes. The rezoning... Continue Reading →
A new handicap-accessible playground will be installed at the Locust Grove Recreation Center following approval this week by the Henry County Board of Commissioners. The recreation center, located along highway 42 in downtown Locust Grove, was the original home of Locust Grove First Baptist Church, but purchased by the county in 2008. The new playground... 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 has been approved by the Henry County Board of Commissioners. The park, featuring zip lines and canopy tours, will... Continue Reading →
