Candidates in Locust Grove (from left to right): Michael Brackett, Rudy Breedlove, Carlos Greer, and Rod Shearouse. (special photo) Close to seven-hundred Locust Grove residents cast their ballots this week in the city’s election for mayor and council members. A one vote difference decided the third and final seat on the ballot. Incumbent Carlos Greer... Continue Reading →
A new cultural arts center in Stockbridge is the most expensive city project proposed in SPLOST V. (city photo) This summer, Henry County and the four cities were unable to enter into an intergovernmental agreement regarding the proposed SPLOST V program. By not having an agreement, the program is limited by state law to a... Continue Reading →
A request to amend the city’s future land use map and rezone property for industrial purposes is back on the agenda in Locust Grove after being withdrawn earlier this year. The rezoning request is part of the proposed Gardner Commerce Center. The Locust Grove city council will conduct a public hearing on the request during... Continue Reading →
The Georgia Department of Transportation invites residents to an upcoming open house to learn more about plans to widen state route 42 in downtown Locust Grove and provide their feedback. The project proposes to construct one additional southbound travel lane between Bill Gardner Parkway and Peeksville Road to address existing traffic congestion and improve roadway... Continue Reading →
The new bank and medical office building will front Georgia 42. (applicant photo) The Locust Grove city council approved this week an applicant’s request for a conditional use permit to build a new bank and single-story medical office building at the intersection of Georgia 42 and Marketplace Blvd. The conditional use permit was required to... Continue Reading →
The proposed Bethlehem Road interchange off Interstate 75 will be considered for federal transportation funding after all, despite recent split votes by the Henry County commissioners that blocked the project. The Locust Grove city council unanimously voted this week to submit a request for funding to Georgia DOT and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The... 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 →
Daunte Gibbs pictured in February 2019 (AJC photo/ Emily Haney) Henry County Director of Planning and Economic Development Daunte’ Gibbs started a new position last week as community development director in Locust Grove. Daunte worked over five years for the county starting in March 2014. In his new position, Daunte will oversee planning & zoning,... Continue Reading →
Qualifying for the upcoming city council elections saw five candidates submit their names for consideration in Locust Grove. City residents will select three individuals in November to serve on the city council starting in January. Qualified candidates include the following: Michael Brackett JrRudy BreedloveCarlos Greer (I)Otis Hammock (I)Rod Shearouse Sitting council member Vernon Ashe was... Continue Reading →
