Commissioners approved a modification of zoning conditions on May 19 that will pave the way for a new interior climate-controlled self-storage business along Jonesboro Road. The business will be located in lot 10 at the under-construction park and ride lot. The 24.07 +/- acre property is located at the intersection of Jonesboro Road and Mt.... Continue Reading →
The board of commissioners will resume zoning hearings after a two-month hiatus next week. New procedures are in place for those wishing to speak in light of the meeting being held online over Zoom. County commissioners meet on Tuesday, May 19, first at 9am for a budget public hearing followed by their regular meeting at... Continue Reading →
The zoning advisory board approved a conditional use permit for a new assisted living facility off South Mt Carmel Road at their November meeting. The facility proposes one-hundred ninety-nine (199) units on 11.713 +/- acres. The assisted living facility is being proposed by WePartner Managers, LLC of Peachtree Corners, GA. WePartner is also the applicant... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Board of Commissioners rezoned two acres last week from RA (residential agricultural) to C-2 (general commercial) allowing for future commercial development at the southwest corner of Jonesboro Road and Mt Carmel Road. The two acres will be added to seven acres that were already zoned C-2. The intersection is a popular topic... Continue Reading →
A new park and ride lot is under construction off Jonesboro Road for use by Xpress commuter coaches once complete in spring 2020. The lot is located at the intersection of Jonesboro Road and Mt Carmel Road in McDonough. Xpress offers commuter coach services to downtown and midtown Atlanta, with additional service to Hartsfield-Jackson International... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Commissioners have approved a contract to hire Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. of Atlanta, GA to design an intersection improvement project at Mill Road and Mt Carmel Road in commission district II. The project is an approved SPLOST IV improvement. The county received proposals from twelve companies for the design work. After staff... 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 →
The zoning advisory board met on Thursday evening to hold public hearings on several proposed developments. The board recommended approval on four requests. The only request that was recommended for denial is a proposed subdivision on North Ola Road. No one spoke in favor of the requests throughout the night. A couple residents spoke in... Continue Reading →
The Reservoir Group of Watkinsville, GA has requested a rezoning from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RM (Multi-Family) for property located on Mt. Carmel Road. The property consists of 27.303 +/-acres, and the request is for a multi-family residential development. The property is located within commission district 3. The request is supported by the future land... Continue Reading →
