A request to build a new subdivision on Elliot Road did not go as planned for the developer when it was first presented to the zoning advisory board, following strong turnout from nearby residents in opposition. The ZAB denied the conditional use permit for a conservation subdivision and recommended denial of the rezoning request. Builders... Continue Reading →
The "big house" style apartment complex on Mt Carmel Road was granted approval this week by the board of commissioners, but not before Commissioner Gary Barham reduced the number of units within the development. The Reservoir Group had proposed 270 units; however, the board approved 230 units. The subject property is located between 45 and... Continue Reading →
The rezoning request was approved by the BOC. The board decreased the number of units to 230. A request to build apartments along Mount Carmel Road will be heard by the board of commissioners on Tuesday, February 19, during its 6:30 pm meeting. The Reservoir Group has requested the rezoning from RA (residential agricultural) to... Continue Reading →
SPLOST V committee chair Clayton Carte speaks during Thursday’s meeting. (Henry Herald photo/ Joe Adgie) The SPLOST V committee met last week at Heritage Senior Center in McDonough to discuss recommendations for commission districts I and III. The most significant transportation projects proposed within the districts are widening state route 81 in Ola and completing... Continue Reading →
Update: the applicant's requests have been tabled by county staff until further notice. Moving Henry Forward will update the post when additional information is available. A proposed self-storage facility on Jackson Lake Road will be heard by the board of commissioners at an upcoming meeting, initially scheduled for February 19. Jeff Dalton of McDonough has... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Board of Commissioners has approved a construction contract for intersection improvements at Campground Road and SR 155. The project is funded through SPLOST IV and located within commission district III. Improvements will consist of one additional turn lane on each approach, and converting Campground Court into right in / right out access.... Continue Reading →
A new rezoning request along Willow Lane looks to build a combination of townhomes and single-family residences if approved by the board of commissioners. The Reservoir Group of Watkinsville, GA has requested a rezoning from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RS (Residential Suburban) for 23 +/- acres located on Willow Lane north of the existing Pembrooke... Continue Reading →
A new conservation subdivision could be built along Elliot Road in the Union Grove school district if approved by the board of commissioners. Builders Professional Group, LLC of Jonesboro, GA have requested rezoning of 87.29 +/- acres from RA (residential agricultural) to R-2 (single family residence) on sewer for property located at 728 Elliot Road.... Continue Reading →
The applicant has withdrawn their application. The rezoning request will no longer be considered by Henry County. RaceTrac Petroleum has requested a rezoning from RA (residential agriculture) to C-3 (highway commercial) for the purposes of building a new service station on the southwest corner of Jonesboro Road and Willow Lane. The request will be heard... Continue Reading →
