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The "Like Father, Like Son" Stockbridge King Legacy Vision! ❤️ Did you know that Daddy King, Martin Luther King Sr., was born and raised in Stockbridge during his formative years, shaping his fight for Civil Rights in America? Today, more than ever, we need strong fighters for Civil Rights and freedoms in America.

As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends," emphasizing that inaction by allies during injustice is more painful and damaging than overt opposition. This highlights the importance of active solidarity over passive, comfortable, or fearful inaction.

To recognize Stockbridge as the ancestral home of the King family, former Stockbridge City Councilman fought to acknowledge Martin Luther King Sr. in Stockbridge. Before 2015, there was no recognition of his legacy in the city. However, with proposed legislation, the Martin Luther King Sr. Heritage Trail was established, changing the name of North Berry Street to reflect his impact.

The city is now considering placing a statue of Daddy King along North Henry Blvd and planning a mural for MLK Sr. Heritage on a brick building at 106 MLK Sr. Heritage Trail. The new owner of the business supports the mural and will be opening a clothing store in April or May, adding to the growing businesses in the area. ¹ ²

The statue will be located on what is now N. Lee Street, which the Council proposes renaming to Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The goal is for every student arriving at the STEM School to pass the Martin Luther King Sr. statue daily, promoting fair justice and equality.

This is a special honor to properly honor Dr. King’s name on a street with a new $73 million STEM School and a $22.5 million Vystar Amphitheater while connecting the King Legacy from Atlanta to Stockbridge.

Elton Alexander, Stockbridge Mayor Pro Tem

Breaking News… Chef G. Garvin is coming to the Bridges at Jodeco in Stockbridge opening a white table cloth Seafood & Oyster Restaurant‼️🔥 The official announcement is next week! 💯

The new Seafood restaurant will offer fresh oysters delivered daily from their very own Oyster reefs off the coast of South Carolina. The new building will be located next to First Watch Breakfast & Lunch in an outparcel in front of Costco 2245 Jodeco Rd McDonough(Stockbridge City Limits) ❤️

Next to Chef Garvin’s new seafood restaurant will be Bubba’s 33! Bubba’s will start construction in the next 45 days! The name of the restaurant will be shared at the official announcement according to our source!

Elton Alexander,

BWCAS

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Bubba’s 33 has their land disturbance permit to start foundation work and final building appearance standards were just approved! Bubbas will be located off of Jodeco Rd in Stockbridge on an outparcel in front of Costco. It will be just east of First Watch Breakfast & Lunch.

Bubba’s 33 is owned by Texas Roadhouse and is their fastest growing brand! Bubba’s is names for the late Texas Roadhouse founder, Kent Taylor whose nickname was “Bubba” The 33 is a tribute to 1933, the year prohibition on alcohol sales ended in the U.S. Bubba’s features the classic Texas Roadhouse Ribeye Steak, Pizza, Burgers, Salmon, Fish, Pasta, and of course mixed drinks and beer.

We should expect a late fall opening or before the end of the year ! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

A new I-75 exit is coming to Henry County at mile marker 214 to relieve traffic congestion on Hwy 155 Exit 216. Expect ground clearing to start in the fall and construction to be completed in early 2029. The new exit will be between Exit 212 Tanger Outlet Locust Grove and Exit 216 Summit Racing McDonough to Eagles Brooke Locust Grove. A special thank you to GDOT, GDOT Representative Dana Lemon, Henry County Government, Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell. and City of Locust Grove for making this project happen.

Yes, nearly $4 Billion in Traffic Improvements are underway and coming to

Henry County, Ga! This is the a testament on the importance of intergovernmental collaboration between Henry County Government, all four Henry County Cities, GDOT, ARC, Federal Officials, State Officials, local officials, and the public to strengthen infrastructure.

Together GDOT and Henry County have nearly $4 billion budgeted for ongoing and upcoming transportation projects, with an additional $1.8 billion allocated for two new I-75 south lanes in Henry County, metro Atlanta. Recently GDOT Manager Tyler Peek provided updates on projects currently under construction including the State Route 20 widening in McDonough (pictured), the Hudson Bridge Rd Connector to Jonesboro crossing Jodeco Rd, and the State Route 42 widening in Stockbridge from North Henry Blvd to I-675 exit 2!

Looking ahead, Peek outlined various upcoming projects like the widening of Highways 42 McDonough to Stockbridge, 81 from the McDonough Square to Bethany Rd., and Hwy 155 widening. Lastly, three major projects planned for the coming years include a new I-75 exit 214 near Bethlehem Road in Locust Grove, the I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes from I-475 in Macon to McDonough, and the two new I-75 Express Lanes expansion between McDonough and I-675. Governor Brian Kemp announced the transformation $1.8 billion project last week at his annual address to the GA Legislature.

More background information on GDOT and Henry County traffic improvements! 😊 Construction approved for Rock Quarry widening in Stockbridge! The Rock Quarry Road widening project began in early fall with a late 2027 projected completion. This project is made possible by funding from the Henry County Transportation SPLOST, GDOT, City of Stockbridge, and federal funds.

Project Details:

- 4 lanes for traffic

- Median

- 10-foot multi-use path along the entire roadway

- 5-foot sidewalk on the opposite side

- Beautification elements: stamped brick paver crosswalks, black metal streetlight poles, and black mast post arm signal poles!

This $35 million project will not only improve traffic flow but also enhance the area's aesthetic appeal. The new multi-use path will be a great addition to the thriving Health and Wellness District in Stockbridge.

We also have the Hudson Bridges Rd to Jodeco Rd to Jonesboro Rd Connector Highway under construction for a late 2026 completion. The new connector roadway will be similar to the Rock Quarry Rd widening with 4 lanes.

- Highway 20/McDonough widening Underway from the McDonough Square to I-75 McDonough Parkway extension Underway from Hwy 42N to Hwy 155 Flippen Rd Extension to Jonesboro Rd Underway Hwy 42 widening from Walmart North Henry Blvd to I-675. Exit 2 is Underway

Other upcoming transportation projects in Henry County include:

- Jonesboro Road widening

- Fairview Road widening

- Highway 81 widening

- Bill Gardner Parkway widening

Kudos to the Henry County Commissioners, Stockbridge Mayor & City Council, GDOT, and GDOT Board Member Dana Lemon for bringing the Rock Quarry Rd. project to fruition! This project will save lives cutting time to access Piedmont Henry Hospital for critically ill patients as Piedmont Henry adds a $212 million addition. The addition includes 100 new beds to serve Atlanta South

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Previously engineering funds were approved for the two new I-75 lanes project but this new funding is actually construction appropriations to help ease congestion and move the project forward. Preliminary estimates indicate 70% more vehicles will be able to flow through the I-75 & I-675 interchange that is bottlenecked around the clock daily.

Source AJC

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