🌱 How a McDonough sophomore became National Sophomore of the Year

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In today's newsletter:

• How a McDonough sophomore became National Sophomore of the Year

Also on today's calendar: Choices Youth & Parent Conference and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
• Wednesday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 2025-26 National Underclass POYs (ballislife.com) — A standout sophomore at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, A.J. Williams has been named the 2026 National Sophomore of the Year after averaging nearly 32 points and 13 rebounds per game. The national roundup also recognizes top junior and freshman players and a coach from powerhouse programs across the country, underscoring how Williams already ranks among the nation’s elite high school talents.
   

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📸 Around McDonough

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McDonough

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Monday May 18

• City Council Meeting →
  McDonough, GA Calendar
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Henry Business Builders
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events, 1709 Hwy 20W, McDonough
  9:00 am
• City of Stockbridge Tasty Tuesday
  Clark Park, 111 Davis Road, Stockbridge
  5:30 pm
• Urban Ballroom Dancing
  J.P. Moseley Recreation Center, 1041 Millers Mill Road, Stockbridge
  6:30 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Ribbon Cutting Caldore Acres [In-person]
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events, 317 Macon Street, McDonough
  11:00 am

Thursday May 21

• Crime Scene Investigation 2.0
  J.P. Moseley Recreation Center, 1041 Millers Mill Road, Stockbridge
  11:00 am
• Marketing & Customer Value [Session 2 in The CEO Mindset Series—Every Third Thursday] →
  Business Resource Center, 1709 Hwy. 20 West, McDonough
  11:30 am
• 75 South Devs Meetup →
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events, 1709 Highway 20 West, McDonough
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 30

• Choices Youth & Parent Conference →
  New Covenant, 154 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough
  9:00 am
• Choices Youth & Parent Conference →
  New Covenant, 154 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 18

• Community Convener Episode Release →
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Website Spotify Apple Podcasts
  7:00 am
• Professional Business Women's Networking Brunch
  Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 101 Eagles Pointe Parkway, Suite A., Stockbridge, GA 30281
  11:00 am
• Maker Space Free Time →
  Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
  4:00 pm
• Monday Night Cruise
  Visit Henry County Summit Racing Equipment, 20 King Mill Road, McDonough, GA, 30253, United States
  6:00 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

• Hello neighbors.
  My dog Snow ran away two days ago. This is what she looks like. She’s a rescue she very temperamental and has very bad PTSD. Don’t approach her she… (Nextdoor SunFlower Meadows)
• LOST DOG ALERT!
  Have you seen this pet? Snow was lost on May 14, 2026 and was last seen near McDonough, GA If you have information on their location, please reach… (Nextdoor SunFlower Meadows)

• Wayfair posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Mcdonough. Apply here.
• Lineage Logistics posted a job opening for Forklift Driver - SAT - TUES - 1st Shift in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McDonough here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton

• 3 men indicted in Albany gang initiation death (thegeorgiasun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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