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Concept showing the state route 155 widening project north of I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
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State Approved the Concept Report to Widen SR 155

May 8, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved on April 25 the concept report to widen SR 155. The report represents one step closer to the future widening project. The […]

Photo showing concept for new four-lane state route 155 following widening project. Project includes a proposed two-lane roundabout at the intersection with Henry Parkway (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

State DOT Responds to Your Comments on Widening 155

March 20, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT held a virtual open house about widening state route 155 in late 2022. The state recently published their response to residents’ comments. The […]

Map showing routes offering future four-lane access to the aquatic center from I-75. The primary route will be Georgia 20 to McDonough Parkway, with a secondary option from highway 155 (Google MyMaps / Clayton Carte image).
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Yes, the Aquatic Center Will Have Four-Lane Access Off I-75.

March 10, 2023 Clayton

This week, Henry County presented the latest site plan ahead of beginning construction on the new aquatic center. With it, they also confirmed one final […]

Map showing 1/2 mile on either side of I-75 in McDonough (city photo).
McDonough

McDonough Taking Second Look at New Overlay After Comments

February 9, 2023 Clayton

The McDonough city council is considering adoption of a new overlay district to increase zoning standards. The council is taking a second look how best […]

Concept showing the state route 155 widening project north of I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
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State Route 155 Comments Deadline on Friday

December 1, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently accepting public comments on the widening of state route 155 in McDonough. The state is taking comments until this Friday, December […]

Photo showing concept for new four-lane state route 155 following widening project. Project includes a proposed two-lane roundabout at the intersection with Henry Parkway (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT presents concept for State Route 155 widening

October 24, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now presenting for the first time a concept layout for the future widening of state route 155. The project extends between I-75 […]

Photo shows construction silt fencing, dirt piles and heavy equipment at the site of the future RaceTrac service station on highway 155 in McDonough in July 2022 (Clayton Carte photo).
McDonough

Construction Watch: BJs and RaceTrac

July 8, 2022 Clayton

Here are a few construction updates around McDonough as of July 2022. Specifically, RaceTrac is building a new service station off highway 155. In addition, […]

Photo of SR 155 at Bill Gardner Parkway in April 2022 (Clayton Carte photo).
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Georgia DOT adds funds to SR 155 widening project

May 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT continues planning work on numerous major transportation projects throughout Henry County. Most recently, the state committed $500,000 in immediate funds towards widening state […]

Aerial photo of state route 155 at King Mill Road (BHGRE Commercial Metro Brokers photo)
Major Projects

State Route 155 widening adjusted to 2026

September 23, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT routinely makes schedule adjustments on projects. In the latest adjustments, construction funding to widen state route 155 has moved from Fiscal Year (FY) […]

Photo of Ken’s Foods food manufacturing in McDonough, GA (company photo)
McDonough

Ken’s Foods Investing $103 Million in McDonough Expansion

October 29, 2020 Clayton

On Thursday, October 29, Governor Kemp announced Ken’s Foods will invest $103 million to expand their McDonough manufacturing and distribution operations. Ken’s Foods is one […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo of the Henry County Administration Building in McDonough on a sunny day with cloud coverage (Clayton Carte photo).
    Board Meeting Moved to Heritage Park, Public Hearings Postponed
    September 28, 2023
  • Bridges at Jodeco Development Site plan as of September 2023 (Nelson photo).
    New Restaurants, More Apartments on Latest Jodeco Site Plan
    September 28, 2023
  • Photo showing Piedmont Henry expansion rendering (Piedmont photo).
    Piedmont Henry Hospital to Build a New Patient Tower
    September 21, 2023
  • Photo shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks parked in a parking lot (Clayton Carte photo).
    How Much Truck Parking Is Sufficient? Moratorium Approved in Locust Grove
    September 19, 2023
  • Photo of State Route 42 at Marketplace Blvd. Locust Grove awarded a construction bid for a new signal in December 2021 (Google Streetview photo).
    State Approved Funds for Next Phase to Widen Highway 42
    September 18, 2023

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  • Architectural rendering for Mt. Carmel Recreation Center (Henry County photo).

    New Aquatic Center and Recreation Center Bids Due in August

    July 21, 2023
    Henry County has two major parks & recreation projects out for construction bids. Contractors’ proposals are due in mid-August for the new aquatic center and [...]
  • Photo shows Peeksville Road under construction for dirt road paving paid for by SPLOST V (Henry County photo).

    Here are the SPLOST V Projects Under Construction Now

    July 21, 2023
    Henry County voters approved the SPLOST V program in November 2019. The sales tax collections began in April 2020. Here’s a look at the projects [...]




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