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Also on today's calendar: Rumble in the Grove and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Piedmont to Build Free-Standing Emergency Department in Locust Grove (metroatlantaceo.com) — Locust Grove residents are set to gain a new free‑standing emergency department just a mile from I‑75, aimed at easing long waits at Piedmont Henry in Stockbridge. The $26.8 million facility will add treatment rooms, trauma care, and imaging services, bringing faster emergency access to southern Henry County's rapidly growing communities.
2. 10 Georgia Train Rides That Make The Trip Feel Worthwhile (takingthekids.com) — Locust Grove's downtown train watching platform offers residents a free, laid‑back way to see more than 40 freight trains rumble by each day. With seating, picnic tables, scanner audio, and nearby local shops, it's an easy afternoon outing that showcases one of Georgia's busiest rail corridors right in town.
3. GDOT plans road widening to ease traffic, reduce crashes (wsbtv.com) — Drivers near Locust Grove could soon see major changes as GDOT plans to widen SR 155 from the Hampton–Locust Grove area up to I‑75, aiming to cut crashes and congestion. Residents are invited to an in‑person meeting at the Henry County Administration Building to review plans and share feedback.
4. Lady Hounds begin second half of region play with shutout (jcnews.com) — Locust Grove's softball team was shut out 12–0 last Thursday, a result that helped keep JCHS tied atop the region standings with Perry and Ola. The game underscores how competitive the region race remains as teams enter the second half of play.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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