SR 81 Archives

Photo shows a map of Ola with stars to represent new and proposed developments (Henry County base map / Clayton Carte graphic).

The Latest Updates in Ola June 2023

June 12, 2023 Clayton

There are several new subdivisions either proposed or under construction in the Ola area. Here are the latest Ola updates as of June 2023. This […]

Satellite image showing highway 81 between Upchurch Road and New Hope Road. Concept site plan for new commercial space overlay at Jake Lewis Drive. (Google satellite image / Moore Civil Consulting site plan)

Next Commercial Request in Ola Presents to Zoning Board

June 9, 2023 Clayton

Proposed new commercial space in Ola presented to the county zoning board in June. The project is at the southeast corner of highway 81 and […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).

New Funding Gives A Timeline for 81 Widening, Phase II

April 12, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT recently programmed a project ID and funding for the state route 81 widening, phase II. The project will extend between Bethany Road and […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project near Lake Dow Road. Photo shows a future four-lane roadway with a divided center median. (Georgia DOT photo)

Location & Design Approved, Right of Way to Begin on 81 Widening

April 5, 2023 Clayton

The state route 81 widening project extends between Postmaster Drive and Bethany Road. It recently received location & design approval. This is a pre-requisite to […]

Photo showing a one-story ranch home with craftsman style siding and side-entry garage (Moore Bass Consulting photo).

New Ola Subdivision Proposing $500-800k Homes

March 21, 2023 Clayton

A proposed new subdivision in the Ola area presented this month to the zoning advisory board. The proposed subdivision would be on 210 acres located […]

Photo showing the intersection of state route 81 at Lake Dow Road, looking east past Zaxby’s (Clayton Carte photo).

New Commercial Development Forthcoming at 81 and Lake Dow Road

March 20, 2023 Clayton

New commercial development is coming soon at state route 81 and Lake Dow Road in McDonough. The applicant is planning five commercial outparcels along the […]

Map showing residential projects in the vicinity of state route 81 at North Ola Road (staff map).

Update: New Ola Area Request Scheduled for March Zoning Board

March 14, 2023 Clayton

New details are now available about the latest request within the Ola area. The county zoning board will consider the request during the Thursday, March […]