August 2024

Aerial photo of I-75 in McDonough (photo credit Kenjie Photography)

New I-75 Project Is The Most Expensive in Henry County

August 24, 2024 Clayton

Last month, MHF News broke the news that Georgia DOT was committing to major upgrades on I-75 in Henry County. Now, we have more details […]

Rendering shows the proposed Racetrack Road townhomes (PLG LLC photo).

McDonough: Lake Dow Storage and Racetrack Townhomes Postponed Their Requests

August 23, 2024 Clayton

Two development requests within the city of McDonough postponed their cases to later this fall. The projects are proposing a self-storage business and rental townhome […]

Photo shows a calendar with “Town Hall” circled on one of the dates (staff graphic).

Commissioner Kevin Lewis to Host a Town Hall Meeting Monday

August 23, 2024 Clayton

Henry County District 5 Commissioner Kevin Lewis has an upcoming town hall meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024. It starts at 6:30 pm at the […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).

What’s Happened on the Upcoming Rock Quarry Road Widening

August 23, 2024 Clayton

Henry County continues its preparations for the upcoming Rock Quarry Road widening project. This month, the county commissioners approved the project’s utility relocation costs. At […]

Photo shows a map of Henry County with icons for the park master plan recommended improvements (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Google MyMaps).

A Look at Henry County’s New Parks Master Plan

August 22, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has adopted its first parks master plan in fifty years. The plan identifies areas to not only improve existing parks, but also build […]

Photo shows the pool and clubhouse at Prose Fairview in Covington (Alliance Residential photo via What Now Atlanta).

Upcoming Apartments on Highway 155 See a Name Change

August 20, 2024 Clayton

An under-construction apartments project has changed its name and brand. The property is on highway 155 in McDonough. The Weldon by Broadstone, previously reported as […]

Photo shows a Paris Banh Mi coffee and baguette (company photo).

Vietnamese Cafe Paris Banh Mi Coming Soon in McDonough

August 19, 2024 Clayton

A new restaurant will be making its introduction to Henry County. Vietnamese sandwich and coffee shop Paris Banh Mi is coming soon on state route […]

Aerial photo shows construction in progress on the McDonough Parkway at SR 155 in August 2024 (Henry County photo) with insert map showing the photo’s location relative to McDonough (Clayton Carte / MHF News map).

Construction Has Started on the McDonough Parkway North

August 19, 2024 Clayton

Construction is now underway to build the McDonough Parkway North Bypass. This new road is the first major project to start construction through Henry County […]

Map of the State Route 20 resurfacing 2024 from Lower Woolsey Road to I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).

Georgia DOT is Accepting Bids to Resurface State Route 20

August 19, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia DOT is accepting construction bids to resurface state route 20. The project is part of the state’s September 2024 letting. The resurfacing will […]