Henry County government leaders along with officials from Locust Grove met June 28 at the Atlanta headquarters of the Georgia Department of Transportation to make an official presentation of a $6 million allocation for the proposed new interchange at I-75 and Bethlehem Road.

Accompanied by commissioners Greg Cannon and Johnny Wilson, Board of Commissioners chair Carlotta Harrell presented a $5 million check for the county’s share of anticipated construction expenses, while Locust Grove Mayor Robert Price delivered a $1 million payment to offset preliminary engineering expenses.

Total costs are expected to exceed $100 million, with bids for construction likely to come in 2024, according to officials. Information: henrycounty-ga.com.