‘One of largest developments in metro ATL history’ scores green light

Josh Green

Wed, 07/09/2025 – 17:35

A sprawling mix of lakeside neighborhoods and commercial uses billed as “one of the largest developments in metro Atlanta’s history” has cleared a key hurdle.

Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a final Zoning and Development Agreement this week for a multi-phase megaproject called The Grove, which calls for transforming nearly 1,300 south metro acres, the development team announced Tuesday.

For context, that much acreage could house Atlanta’s Piedmont Park six times over.

The proposal by Sunbelt developer Geosam Capital calls for building more than 6,000 residential units and 2 million square feet of commercial, retail, and public space across several phases.

The Grove’s site is located about 22 miles south Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, just west of U.S. Highway 41 and south of Lovejoy. It’s also near EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway), Georgia’s only NASCAR track.

Overview of The Grove’s 1,278-acre plans along the shores of Lake Talmadge in Henry County, with commercial uses at right. Geosam Capital

General location of The Grove’s acreage west of U.S. Highway 41 and Interstate 75, between Lovejoy and Hampton. Google Maps

The acreage in question, described by Geosam as “picturesque,” counts more than six miles of frontage on Lake Talmadge.

Amenities at The Grove call for 150 acres of greenspace, 35 pocket parks, eight miles of trails, and a “mix of public and private features that promote quality of life and connectivity,” per Geosam’s announcement.

Expect of mix of single-family, townhomes, multifamily, and active-adult housing, along with a commercial core for retail options and jobs, per the developer.

County approval clears the way for an initial phase that will see the first wave of residential, alongside Georgia Department of Transportation roadway improvements and water and wastewater upgrades.

Geosam has offices in Duluth and New Smyrna Beach, Fla. and more than $1 billion in projects either completed or underway, including more than 10,000 residential lots, per company officials.

“The Grove will shape Henry County’s future for generations,” Patrick Brooks, Geosam vice president, said in a statement. “Our phased approach ensures thoughtful, sustainable growth that benefits both current and future residents.”

The Grove’s site in relation to south metro cities and landmarks and downtown Atlanta. Google Maps