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🌱 How a new ER in Locust Grove could cut your wait times
Happening soon: Locust Grove Wildcats vs Dutchtown Bulldogs on the Locust Grove Patch calendar
Hello Locust Grove! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new ER in Locust Grove could cut your wait times
- Why railfans love Locust Grove's busy downtown train platform
- How will the SR 155 widening near Locust Grove affect your commute?
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!)
- Thursday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with some sun, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Locust Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Locust Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Locust Grove Wildcats vs Dutchtown Bulldogs →
Locust Grove High School, 3275 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove
6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- Rumble in the Grove →
Locust Grove City Hall, 3644 Highway 42, Locust Grove
7:00 pm - PAWS FOR A PURPOSE →
Locust Grove GA - Paws for a Purpose 5K →
186 Cleveland Street, Locust Grove
7:00 am - Fall Golf Touramant →
Heron Bay Golf Club, 5100 Heron Bay Boulevard, Locust Grove
9:30 am - Critter Fun Day →
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 712 L G Griffin Road, Locust Grove
9:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 Locust Grove Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Speedway Childrens Charities Kids Win Golf Tournament →
Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, 5100 Heron Bay Blvd, Locust Grove
9:30 am - Ribbon Cutting The Dutch Oven Caribbean Kitchen Inc. [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events, 1709 GA-20, McDonough
11:00 am - Elementary Literacy Night
Moore Griffin, GA 30223
4:30 pm - School Supplies Crafting
Griffin-Spalding County Library, 800 Memorial Drive, Griffin
6:30 pm - Game Night →
Platinum Plus Event Hall, 1957 Georgia 42, McDonough - Finally Friday on the Square →
1942 On The Square, 3B Keys Ferry Street, McDonough
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a good tutor for 3rd grade math?
My son is struggling with understanding multiplication and could really use some help. (Nextdoor Hawthorne) - Any good reliable handyman out there.
Need a few things done. Fix a peice of decorative siding and few other things. (Nextdoor Heron Bay)
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Locust Grove. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Locust Grove here.
Ok Locust Grove! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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