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🌱 When will the new memory café reach the Locust Grove senior center?
You won't want to miss Food Truck Frenzy on the Locust Grove Patch calendar
Good morning Locust Grove! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When will the new memory café reach the Locust Grove senior center?
- What went wrong in this Locust Grove restaurant's latest health inspection?
Also on today's calendar: Locust Grove vs Dutchtown and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Plant therapy merges horticulture with memory care in Henry County (gpb.org) — Families in Locust Grove caring for loved ones with dementia will soon have access to a rotating "memory cafe" program at the local senior center. Starting Sept. 21 in Hampton and then moving to Heritage, Hidden Valley, and Locust Grove centers, the plant‑therapy sessions aim to spark memories, ease anxiety, and give caregivers and participants meaningful time together. 
• Locust Grove restaurant receives failing score on inspection (henryherald.com) — Health officials recently gave a failing inspection score to a restaurant in Locust Grove, a concern for anyone who eats out locally. While the detailed report text is garbled, the focus is clearly on food‑safety violations and the establishment's need to correct problems to protect area diners.
📸 Around Locust Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Locust Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Food Truck Frenzy →
Tanger Station Ballfield, 2950 Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove
4:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Locust Grove vs Dutchtown →
Locust Grove High School, 3275 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove
7:30 pm - Locust Grove Wildcats vs Austin Road Middle →
Locust Grove High School, 3275 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove
6:00 pm - Speedway Childrens Charities Kids Win Golf Tournament →
Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, 5100 Heron Bay Blvd, Locust Grove
9:30 am
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Discover FLEX | Informational Breakfast →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Hudgins Room 1709 Hwy 20 W McDonough, GA 30253
9:00 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - GA03 Caney Creek Arena →
Caney Creek Farm, 225 Cedar Creek Rd, Jackson
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: MY SON IS HOMMMEEEE !!!
Thank you to everyone who has sent in tips and called about sightings.. we greatly appreciate all your help! (Nextdoor Noah's Ark Park) - Anyone missing a dog?
Inbox me if so! I will need a full description & photo and no I'm not posting photos for 5 people to claim it without me knowing the real owner!… (Nextdoor South Bethany Road)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Locust Grove. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Part-Time Dining Room Host, Weekday Lunch Shift in Locust Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Locust Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
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)
Jackson
- Red Devils eagerly await Friday visit by Mary Persons (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
- Carolyn Dent Bramblett Cook (griffindailynews.com)
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-- 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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