The city of McDonough has approved their project list for the 2020 local maintenance improvement grant. The list is headlined by resurfacing the city's portion of Racetrack Road. LMIG funding is distributed by Georgia DOT to local counties and cities for use on roadway projects. In 2020, the city will receive $270,712.10 in grant funding.... Continue Reading →
Solar power farm near Guyton, GA (Effingham Herald photo / Birk Herrath) The city of McDonough is exploring the development of a solar power farm on city-owned property. The possibility is in the early stages of discussion but, if built, would secure a new source of revenue to offset city expenses. The property consists of... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council will revisit a proposed extended stay hotel at their meeting next week after splitting 3-3 on the request in November. The hotel is proposed on Avalon Court in the I-75 exit 218 area. In November, council woman Kam Varner made a motion to deny the request seconded by Sandra Vincent. Council members voting... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved variances for the upcoming Barrett Farms subdivision at their January 2 meeting. The variances were included within the council's consent agenda and adopted without discussion. The variances apply to eighteen lots out of the 141-lot subdivision. A reduction up to ten percent was granted to the front setback and minimum... Continue Reading →
Here is a look at some of the most notable rezoning requests that are pending across the county as we prepare to enter 2020. The list is not all encompassing so be sure and follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news. 1496 Millers Mill RoadA proposed rezoning and conservation subdivision... Continue Reading →
35.75 acres of land, annexed into the city limits of McDonough in 2003, were rezoned last week along Lake Dow and Airline Roads. The land is located between Bridleridge & Clearwater Pointe subdivisions. The council voted 5-1 (Vincent opposed; Ben Pruett absent) to rezone the property in an approval that many, including the city, thought... Continue Reading →
The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia Commission on Freight & Logistics during this year's session to study the existing freight infrastructure in the state and make recommendations about its long-term viability and continued success. The commission has been meeting since August and is expected to conclude its work before the end of the year.... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council voted 3-3 to deny a modification of zoning conditions to allow an extended stay hotel on Avalon Court. The council will revisit the request in January 2020. The request is located in city council district 4 represented by Kam Varner. Varner made a motion to deny the request seconded by Sandra... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council adopted a moratorium against new multifamily developments at their December meeting. Specifically, the moratorium prohibits "the acceptance by city staff of rezoning [requests] or the acceptance of applications for variances, permits, or inspections for the development of multi-family housing developments." The moratorium shall last until either the city council adopts amendments... Continue Reading →
