Sandra Vincent Archives

Photo shows a trolley bus resembling an old streetcar (City of Newnan photo from The City Menus)

McDonough Considering the Purchase of Two Trolley Buses

August 6, 2024 Clayton

The McDonough council is considering the purchase of two trolley buses. The city council was presented the option at their August 1 meeting. McDonough has […]

Traffic camera photo shows Jonesboro Road at Foster Drive in May 2024 (Georgia DOT photo).

Should Jonesboro Road Be Six Lanes? SPLOST VI in McDonough

May 28, 2024 Clayton

The SPLOST committee held meetings in each city in May. Whether the county should pursue widening Jonesboro Road to six lanes was a major topic […]

Photo of a train blocking a railroad crossing at Jonesboro Road in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).

State, local officials reach resolution with NS on blocked crossings

December 12, 2022 Clayton

Local leadership and general assembly members announced over the weekend they had reached a resolution with Norfolk Southern regarding blocked railroad crossings. Henry County motorists […]

Photo collage of city buildings in Henry County: McDonough city hall, Locust Grove city hall, Stockbridge city hall and Hampton train depot (special photo)

Sandra Vincent, Ann Tarpley elected mayors in Henry County

November 3, 2021 Clayton

Voters on Tuesday, November 2, elected new mayors in McDonough and Hampton. Beginning on January 1, Sandra Vincent and Ann Tarpley will lead the two […]

Map of McDonough downtown entertainment district (special photo)

Downtown entertainment district approved in McDonough

January 4, 2021 Clayton

The McDonough city council approved the creation of a downtown entertainment district, allowing for the outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages, at their January 4 meeting. […]

Aerial photo of homes in a McDonough subdivision (staff photo)

Campground Road and Symphony Park postponed at the applicantsâ€™ request

November 17, 2020 Clayton

Two public hearings were postponed before the McDonough city council meeting on November 16 at the applicantsâ€™ request. The projects are located on Campground Road […]

Downtown entertainment district fails in McDonough

November 16, 2020 Clayton

The McDonough city council voted 3-4 at its meeting on November 16 to deny the creation of a downtown entertainment district. The item may be […]

Photo of Henry County Courthouse in spring (Clayton Carte photo).

McDonough approves business relief program

March 30, 2020 Clayton

The McDonough city council held a special called meeting on Monday, March 30. The council approved a business relief program to aid businesses within the […]

Photo of Extended Stay America front elevation (TGC Group photo)

McDonough tables Avalon Court extended stay hotel

November 19, 2019 Clayton

The McDonough city council tabled a request for a new Extended Stay America hotel in November after council member Kam Varner requested more time to […]