🌱 How did Locust Grove’s Moe’s score on its latest health check?

Hey there, Locust Grove! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Locust Grove’s Moe’s score on its latest health check?

Also on today's calendar: Creative Writing Support Group and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Henry County Restaurant Report Card – 05/18/2026 (henryherald.com) — Locust Grove diners may want to note that Moe’s Southwest Grill on Market Place Boulevard received a B grade (83) in the latest state health inspection on May 18. The same report shows three Henry County spots earning A grades and another Ellenwood restaurant also scoring a B, giving residents a quick snapshot of nearby food safety scores.
   

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📸 Around Locust Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Locust Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 21

• Noiseless Novels →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 22

• Creative Writing Support Group →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  11:00 am
• Tween Science →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  4:30 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Nostalgia Night →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  4:00 pm

Monday June 1

• Homeschool Fine Arts Club →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  2:00 pm
• Confidently Speaking with Toastmaters →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  6:00 pm

Monday June 8

• Creative Writing Support Group →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  6:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Atlanta Father's Day Craft & Vendor Market →
  Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, 1000 Tanger Dr, Locust Grove
  10:00 am

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📣 Locust Grove Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 20

• GA Farm Bureau Read Aloud →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  11:30 am

Thursday May 21

• Computer Class →
  Fortson Public Library, 61 McDonough St, Hampton
  1:00 pm
• Red, White, and ’Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue →
  McDonough Public Library, 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough
  6:00 pm

Friday May 22

• King and Queen of Hearts- Individual or pairs →
  Painting with a Twist, 1867 Jonesboro Rd Suite 2, McDonough
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors,
  My name is Delorise, I am getting married 12/12/2026 for the first,and only time in my life @ the young age of of 62 I am looking for someone local… (Nextdoor Ashley Trace)
• Hey Neighbors!
  Any recommendations for Babysitter or in home daycare in Hampton for a 4 year old? My sister is looking for her daughter. (Nextdoor Tanger Ridge/Patriots Point)

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Driver (Inside) in Locust Grove. Apply here.
• Wingstop posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Locust Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Locust Grove here.

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🗞 Nearby News

McDonough

• AEW World Champion Darby Allin Makes Impromptu Appearance at Indie Event (411mania.com)
• Reading, Writing and Overreacting: Tiny Toy Leads to School 'Weapon' Suspension (nraila.org)
• Various: Mayu Iwatani Vacates GHC Women's Title Due To Fractured Big Toe Injury, Lyra Valkyria on Her Being Interested in Wrestling in AAA & Wanting Matches with La Catalina and Flamer, Indies/Misc. (tpww.net)

Jackson

• Henderson Middle student serves as Mayor for the Day (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
• Local priest receives gift of life from church member (jacksonprogress-argus.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)
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