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🌱 State investigates after McDonough preschool accident costs toddler a toe

McDonough, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning McDonough! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • State investigates after McDonough preschool accident costs toddler a toe
  • How will the SR 155 widening change your daily McDonough commute?
  • What will a new ER from McDonough to Forsyth actually offer?

Also on today's calendar: Cheers To Charity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A 2-year-old went to daycare, now she's missing a toe (wsbtv.com) — A 2-year-old girl was seriously injured when a fire extinguisher fell on her foot at Willoway Preschool in McDonough, costing her one toe and requiring multiple surgeries. Her parents say the extinguisher came loose from the wall, and the child was rushed to Arthur M. Blank Hospital. State officials are now investigating the Henry County daycare’s safety practices.
   

2. GDOT plans road widening to ease traffic, reduce crashes (wsbtv.com) — McDonough residents are being asked to weigh in on a proposed GDOT project to widen State Route 155/N. McDonough Road from Hampton Locust Grove Road to I-75, aimed at cutting crashes and easing congestion. An in-person meeting at the Henry County Administration Building this Thursday at 5 p.m. will let you review plans, ask questions, and share comments before construction moves forward.
   

3. State approves Piedmont Henry's $26M freestanding emergency department (fox5atlanta.com) — State regulators have approved a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove designed specifically to serve residents along I-75 from McDonough to Forsyth, easing severe crowding at Piedmont Henry. With Henry County’s ER already among the busiest in Georgia, this new facility should shorten wait times and improve access to advanced imaging and trauma care for McDonough families once it opens.
   

4. McDonough mom creates homeschool community for families seeking connection, representation (cbsnews.com) — A McDonough mother created Young Laureates so her homeschooled son and other local children could learn together while feeling seen and supported. The program blends at-home learning with small-group projects, emphasizes representation in books and curriculum, and has helped students with confidence, friendships, and challenges like dyslexia. Families can explore joining if they want a more community-centered homeschool option.
   

5. BYU makes the final 10 for 2027 5-star AJ Williams (usatoday.com) — A standout basketball player at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy in McDonough has narrowed his college choices to 10 top programs, including BYU, Georgia, and Georgia Tech. As the top-ranked player in Georgia’s 2027 class, his future decision will keep McDonough hoops in the national spotlight and could draw more recruiters and attention to local high school games.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In need of a Handyman.
    I have a kitchen faucet that need to be swapped out, wired door camera, and a google nest that need to be installed. Im not doing no deposit or down… (Nextdoor Summerlake)
  • The creators of Artificial Intelligence are now afraid of it!
    They are sounding the alarm bells that AI may wipeout humans within the coming decades! We must pay attention, it is not a “Hoax”! (Nextdoor Westridge)
  • Ryder posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative Lead in Locust Grove. Apply here.
  • Partners Personnel posted a job opening for Shipping Administrator (ID #534728) in Morrow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McDonough here.

Ok McDonough! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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