Bridges at Jodeco site plan (Jodeco 158 photo) First considered for a large-scale mixed use development in 2015, the 158 acre tract located at the southwest quadrant of I-75 and Jodeco Road appears to be moving forward. Now entitled Bridges at Jodeco, the project’s residential components are expected to break ground soon with the first... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Board of Commissioners has approved, by split vote, a development agreement to build a conference center within the Everly Henry development located on Jodeco Road. Stockbridge officials have indicated the city will not approve de-annexation of the property, making the county's agreement a moot point. The agreement stated that Henry County would... Continue Reading →
The next meeting of the SPLOST V committee will occur on Thursday, January 24, at 6:30 pm at Luella Middle School to discuss recommendations for commission district II. Note that all projects are recommendations only until the board of commissioners approves the final project list in summer 2019. Residents of district II are encouraged to... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Board of Commissioners, the city of Locust Grove, and the city of McDonough will hold their respective meetings on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The cities traditionally meet on Monday, but have shifted to Tuesday because of the MLK Holiday. The BOC meeting starts at 6:30 pm at the Henry County Administration Building,... Continue Reading →
The board of commissioners voted 4-2 (Chair Wood and Commissioner Wilson opposed) to approve the development agreement. Stockbridge officials have indicated they will not sign off on the de-annexation making the proposal a non-starter. The Henry County Board of Commissioners will consider a contingent development agreement during its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at... Continue Reading →
Moving Henry Forward is previewing what we can expect in 2019. The SPLOST IV program, approved by voters in November 2013, will enter its final full year of collections. The program ends on March 31, 2020. The program is expected to collect $190 million over a six year span. From that, $142.5 million (75%) is... Continue Reading →
Henry County has two meetings next week that will include planning and zoning items. Each request is listed below, along with supplemental information. Follow Moving Henry Forward on social media to stay informed with our latest content: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, November 27, at 6:30 pmMeetings take place at the Henry County Administration Building... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of the SPLOST V District II meeting. The previous article discussed the Jonesboro Road widening project, Jonesboro Road at Mitchell Road intersection improvement, and Kensley Grace Aquatic Center. The SPLOST V committee is working to gather a list of possible projects for each commission district. The committee would like to hear... Continue Reading →
During the Henry County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 21, the board approved road resurfacing within commission district II. The project was awarded to Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction for $996,932.09 paid out of SPLOST IV. The roads to be resurfaced include the following: Summer Leigh Drive, Victoria Lane, Leigh Court, and Olivia Court... Continue Reading →
