Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spalding piles up 343 rushing yards in huge road win (griffindailynews.com) — High school football fans in McDonough saw Spalding's rushing attack overpower Eagles Landing Christian Academy, racking up 343 yards on the ground in a 27–19 road win. Senior Camauri Berry led the charge with 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Devon "Diggy" Bass and several backs added big plays that showcased Spalding's physical style.
• Ellabell resident wins $15k in lottery game (bryancountynews.com) — A McDonough resident recently scored $26,471 playing Max Treasure's Ancient Adventures through the Georgia Lottery's Diggi Games, part of a string of big digital wins statewide. Other players from Ellabell, Ellenwood, Evans, and Roswell also claimed sizable prizes, while a Decatur Fantasy 5 ticket hit a $306,989 jackpot supporting Georgia education programs.
Ambassador Lunch Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Serafino's Italian Bistro 909 Eagles Landing Parkway Suite 120 Stockbridge, GA 30281 11:30 am
Thursday August 27
SHRM Leading Human in the AI Era → Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Mercer University Regional Academic Canter (RAC) 160 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
Ribbon Cutting for The Job Center Staffing [In-person] Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1905 Mt. Zion Rd. Ste 5-17 Morrow 30260 11:00 am
Business After Hours at The Canopy at Westridge Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 250 Enterprise Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 5:30 pm
The Legacy Lounge Q3 Community Forum Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Frozen Smoke Restaurant Bar 118 MLK Senior Heritage Trail Stockbridge, 30281 United States 6:30 pm
Friday August 28
Probate Brunch and Learn Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Pinnacle Financial Partners 384 Northyards Blvd., NW Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30313 United States 11:00 am
Henry Business Builders Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253 9:00 am
Ribbon Cutting F&D Legacy LLC [In-person] Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1816 Jonesboro Rd McDonough 30253 11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Ambassador Lunch Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Serafino's Italian Bistro 909 Eagles Landing Parkway Suite 120 Stockbridge, GA 30281 11:30 am
Thursday August 27
Ribbon Cutting for The Job Center Staffing [In-person] Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1905 Mt. Zion Rd. Ste 5-17 Morrow 30260 11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hiring Cleaner: Looking for a little extra help for the wife. Normal Cleaning chores, sweep, mop, bathrooms, laundry, and light dusting. Maybe 4 hours a week worth of work at $25 an hour. Perfect for a high… (Nextdoor Ashlyn Ridge)
I need someone to paint a one bedroom apartment Location-Atlanta Pay-$150 Have own transportation (Nextdoor Kellytown Village)
Henry County Schools posted a job opening for Director of Transportation Services, Operations Services in Mcdonough. Apply here.
Ken's Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McDonough here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Stockbridge
Stockbridge Council delays hearing on mayor investigation (henryherald.com)
Stockbridge electricity outage leaves hundreds dark after crash (fox5atlanta.com)
Hampton
Ken Schrader: Longtime NASCAR driver, 1985 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year (news-journalonline.com)
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