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Hampton, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Hampton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why hundreds met in Hampton to question regional data center plans
Also on today's calendar: HOT ROD Power Fest 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do trees and dogs have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lovejoy data center proposal withdrawn after community pushback (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Hampton hosted a weekend gathering of more than 200 Clayton and Henry County residents, organizations, and officials to talk about the growing pushback against regional data centers. Their meeting followed Lovejoy’s decision to withdraw a massive data center proposal and begin zoning changes, as neighbors voiced concerns about traffic, resources, and keeping neighborhoods family-focused. 
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Ray's Old School Corner →
Clayton County Library System: Lovejoy Branch, 1721 McDonough Rd, Hampton
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HOT ROD Power Fest 2026 →
EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton
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Smoke En Blanc →
Smoke City Cigar Lounge, 100 Woolsey Rd, Hampton
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2026 FoodieLand Food Festival - Saturday →
EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton
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2026 FoodieLand - Sunday →
EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton
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FoodieLand - Sunday →
EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton
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Friday August 28
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City Council to meet to set 2026 Millage Rate →
McDonough, GA Calendar
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Skills Showcase: The Science Behind Productive Spaces →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Henry County Chamber - Business Resource Center 1709 Hwy 20 W McDonough, GA 30253
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Henry Business Builders
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
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Engagement & Inclusion Committee
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Board Room Henry County Chamber of Commerce 1709 Hwy. 20 West McDonough, GA 30253
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Leadership Henry Class of 2027 Kick Off
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 GA-20, McDonough, GA 30253
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Leadership Henry Class of 2027 Kick Off Lunch
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 GA-20, McDonough, GA 30253
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Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need help community … lost my job today i can’t afford to be out of work and of course i didn’t expect this to happen today .
Anybody got any work ? I do cleaning on the side and i also have experience with babysitting …. If anybody can give me any suggestions i do have a… (Nextdoor Northpointe Lakeside) - God is good.
I’m praying that God continue to order my steps.With that said instead of complaining about the things that either I couldn’t do or don’t have. I’m… (Nextdoor Smith Lake Cove)
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05710) - 30 E. Main St. N. in Hampton. Apply here.
- SelecSource Industrial Workforce posted a job opening for Sanitation in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
McDonough
- Book Senior Care Services in McDonough, GA with Janice Y. from $16/hr (care.com)
- Discover The Georgia Orchard That Makes Picking Your Own Peaches An Unforgettable Experience (takingthekids.com)
- Why Florida dropped in ESPN's team recruiting rankings (usatoday.com)
Griffin
- Iris City Golf Classic raises nearly $15,600 for Advo-Kids CASA (griffindailynews.com)
- County commissioners, sheriff work out agreement on code enforcement (griffindailynews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bark (Thank you John D. for sending it in!)
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