What's up Jackson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Jackson finally reclaim the Backyard Brawl on Friday night?
- How did Jackson's High Falls Wings Depot score on inspection?
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Red Devils eagerly await Friday visit by Mary Persons (jacksonprogress-argus.com) — Jackson High's Red Devils kick off a new football season Friday night at Red Devil Hill, hosting archrival Mary Persons in the Backyard Brawl. Coach Thomas Clark says his third-year squad is more confident after a strong scrimmage and is calling for a packed stadium of Jackson fans to help start a better season.
• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 10-14 (41nbc.com) — Middle Georgia's latest restaurant inspection scores include High Falls Wings Depot on High Falls Road in Jackson, which earned a 91 on its August 11 check. The roundup also lists dozens of other recent scores across surrounding counties, useful if you're dining out nearby.
📸 Around Jackson
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 20 - Discover FLEX | Informational Breakfast →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Hudgins Room 1709 Hwy 20 W McDonough, GA 30253
9:00 am - Senior Resource Fair - Harmony at Eagles Landing
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Harmony at Eagles Landing 2555 Patrick Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting for Advance Auto Parts #7873 [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 2484 Jonesboro Rd Hampton 30228
10:00 am - Standard Ribbon Cutting Virtuous Women Life Academy [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
11:00 am - SBDC Business Strategy Clinic with Dr. Richard Schnitker
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Business Resource Center 1709 Hwy. 20 West McDonough, GA 30253
11:30 am Friday August 21 - Lunch Time Live →
Forsyth City Hall, 23 E Main St, Forsyth
11:00 am Saturday August 22 - The Citizen's Playbook | Episode 8: Under the Gold Dome →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout. - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Psi Alpha Omega Chapter PINK LACES Community Walk/Run 2025
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Henry County Alexander Park West Parking Lot 110 Jonesboro Road Mcdonough, GA 30253
8:00 am Sunday August 23 - Will Writing Party presented by AAA Probate Resources →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events DayParti Studio 3248 Hwy 81 Hampton, GA 30228 United States
2:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - Henry Business Builders
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
9:00 am Wednesday August 26 - Ambassador Lunch
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Serafino's Italian Bistro 909 Eagles Landing Parkway Suite 120 Stockbridge, GA 30281
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Grand Arising !!!!
Everybody have a beautiful day !!!! You've already won (Nextdoor Jackson Lake Rd) - Well no registration!!
Check engine light came on when I put gas in. So I'm gonna just registered with out tag. Nothing is going right for me lately!! Please pray for me bc… (Nextdoor Six Star)
- State of Georiga posted a job opening for Criminal Investigator 1 - North Region - GDCP - 00117713 in Jackson. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Locust Grove
- Locust Grove restaurant receives failing score on inspection (henryherald.com)
- Plant therapy merges horticulture with memory care in Henry County (gpb.org)
McDonough
- McDonough police conducting audits of Flock system (henryherald.com)
- Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids (blacknews.com)
- Savannah State Women's Basketball Adds 12 New Players (savannahtribune.com)
Ok Jackson! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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