The McDonough Planning Commission was presented the workshop preview for an upcoming concept plan review at their March 10 meeting. The property, located south of McDonough High School and east of state route 155, was annexed into the city of McDonough and rezoned to RM-75 (multifamily housing) with conditions allowing up to fourteen (14) units... Continue Reading →
Symphony Park is a proposed development located behind (south of) Publix at Lake Dow. (Blue River Development photo) The McDonough Planning Commission meets on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 pm. Meetings are held at McDonough city hall and are free and open to the public to attend. This is one meeting residents need to attend!... Continue Reading →
Sidewalks are a major goal for the city of McDonough. (city photo) The McDonough city council took another step this week towards improving pedestrian infrastructure within city limits by approving a design contract for sidewalks along highway 155. The $19,900 contract is funded through SPLOST IV. The contract was awarded to Mallett Consulting, Inc. of... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved a construction contract earlier this week for a new roundabout to be located on Postmaster Drive at the entrance to McDonough Middle School. The project will greatly improve traffic flow over the existing three way stop at the intersection. Two bids were received for the project. The low bid was... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved on Thursday night a concept plan to build apartments along highway 155 south of Postmaster Drive. The property was annexed into the city and rezoned in 2004 to the RM-75 (multifamily residential) zoning district. The present-day action was NOT a rezoning request and present-day council members could not prevent the... Continue Reading →
A number of construction projects are making progress within Henry County Schools. Here's a summary of the most recent update by school board staff. McDonough High School and Middle School are on pace to complete construction in May. The new schools are looking great with athletic facilities taking shape and building segments in various stages... Continue Reading →
The city of McDonough has approved a design contract for a roundabout along Postmaster Drive. The roundabout will be built at the future entrance to McDonough Middle School. Total contract costs; to include design work, right of way acquisition, utility coordination, and construction inspections; is not to exceed $135,000. Funds will be paid from SPLOST... Continue Reading →
Recent discussion by the McDonough city council focused on Postmaster Drive and providing safe travel options for the upcoming McDonough High and Middle. The city is looking to advance improvements for the ninety degree turn located at the eastern end of Postmaster Drive prior to the schools opening next August. Early site plans for the... Continue Reading →
