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Coming up on the calendar:
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Building 140 Headshot Event
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events
Building140 Downtown McDonough
9:00 am
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August 2026 Headshot & Bio Video Event →
Building 140, 140 John Frank Ward Blvd, McDonough
9:00 am
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City Council Workshop →
McDonough, GA Calendar
6:00 pm
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Stratford Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Mary Persons →
Mary Persons High School, 300 Montpelier Ave, Forsyth
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Mayor Varner's Monthly Table Talk →
McDonough, GA Calendar
10:00 am
Saturday August 8
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The Citizen's Playbook | Episode 6: Making the Laws - A Day in Congress →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout.
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Noah's Ark Critter Fun Day
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events
1709 GA-20, McDonough, GA 30253
9:00 am
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Motown on Main with Mr. Finesse and Friends →
McDonough, GA Calendar, 5 Griffin Street, McDonough
5:00 pm
Monday August 10
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City Council to meet to set 2026 Millage Rate →
McDonough, GA Calendar
10:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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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
8:00 am
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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
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know the parents of the young boy on the bike?
I would like to speak with them about this video.
For anyone who cares for thier children, please tell them do not try to play with dogs that they… (Nextdoor Mulberry & 3rd)
- There’s a Church I been going too in Locust Grove that really been changing my life.
It’s called Abundant Life Church ( ALC )
They have great group services Wednesday at 7PM
They have great kids groups and youth groups as well.
… (Nextdoor Kuntry Kutz Lawncare)
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Jackson. Apply here.
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McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Members Positions - ALL Night Owls (6:00pm - 2:00am) in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Locust Grove
- Tulare pet store set to close following Tractor Supply announcement (yourcentralvalley.com)
- Korean Mattress Company's Closure Makes Way for New Investment in Henry County (globalatlanta.com)
McDonough
- Send Me Now missionary says camp service renewed childlike faith (christianindex.org)
- AJ Williams, No.1 prospect in Class of 2028, reclassifies to 2027 (nytimes.com)
Forsyth
- Georgia Forestry Foundation donates $85K to Brantley County for historic wildfire recovery (wtoc.com)
- Monroe County sheriff weighs in after former animal control officer arrested for burning five more puppies (13wmaz.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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