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🌱 How a tough Atlanta race in Hampton reshaped this NASCAR driver’s season
Hampton, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Hampton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a tough Atlanta race in Hampton reshaped this NASCAR driver’s season
Also on today's calendar: Ray's Old School Corner.
Today's riddle: Do you know why the Easter Egg wouldnt cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 73.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NASCAR Cup Series driver, team out after another last-place finish (beyondtheflag.com) — A recent NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Hampton oval ended early for driver B.J. McLeod after a mechanical failure, continuing a tough season for his Live Fast Motorsports team. The story also looks ahead to upcoming races, including Daniel Dye’s starts in the No. 78 car at major tracks later this year. 
📸 Around Hampton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Fortson's Cookbook Club →
Fortson Public Library, 61 McDonough St, Hampton
2:30 pm
Tuesday July 21
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Other local events
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Ray's Old School Corner →
Clayton County Library System: Lovejoy Branch, 1721 McDonough Rd, Hampton
11:30 am
Tuesday August 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Community Convener Episode Release →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Website Spotify Apple Podcasts
7:00 am -
2026 Gala Literacy Summit at Creekside Christian Academy
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Creekside Christian Academy 175 Foster Dr, McDonough, GA 30253
12:00 pm -
ELEVATE HER
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Milkshake Martini Gourmet Shake Bar. 5222 N Henry Blvd Stckbridge GA,30281
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City Council Meeting →
McDonough, GA Calendar
6:00 pm -
Henry Business Builders
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
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Knit/Crochet Club
Griffin-Spalding County Library
1:00 pm -
Stockbridge Community Input Meeting District 1
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Render Stockbridge 1 Hatcher Dr Stockbridge, GA 30281
6:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting for Advance Auto Parts #7873 [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 2484 Jonesboro Rd Hampton, GA 30228
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GBC 2026 Innovation Summit
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Clayton State University Innovation Center 5823 Trammell Rd Morrow, GA 30260
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SHRM Monthly Chapter Meeting
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Mercer University Regional Academic Center 160 Henry Parkway McDonough, Ga 30253
11:30 am
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Any family in need of household items!
(Dishes, home decor, bookshelves, desk, desk chair , women’s and men’s clothing) I’m moving and willing to giveaway items to a family in need! If… (Nextdoor Greystone) - Hey neighbors looking for a cleaning company available on weekends.
Any recommendations for someone you used to clean your home? (Nextdoor Liberty Square Park)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Hampton. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Café Catering Coordinator in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
McDonough
- Early Access homes for Sale in McDonough, GA (redfin.com)
- Henry County police search for man in $1,600 Kroger scam (fox5atlanta.com)
Griffin
- Griffin Downtown Council merging with Main Street Program (griffindailynews.com)
- The Salvation Army hosting "Stuff the Bus" at Walmart on July 31 (griffindailynews.com)
- House fire takes life of man at South Hampton Mobile Home Park (griffindailynews.com)
Ok Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little chicken (Thank you Treva H. for sending it in!)
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