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🌱 How a massive new plastics recycling plant could reshape McDonough
Make time for Bike Night at Sweet Auburn BBQ on the McDonough Patch calendar
Greetings McDonough! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a massive new plastics recycling plant could reshape McDonough
Also on today's calendar: Sweet Auburn Barbecue Fires Up the McDonough BBQ & Bluegrass Festival and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Shanna A.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• With recycling plants closing, is plastic pyrolysis worth saving? (acs.org) — A major plastics recycling company is building a large pyrolysis plant in McDonough that could process significant amounts of hard‑to‑recycle plastic, backed by big industry partners. The story explains why many similar projects have failed, how Nexus Circular is trying to avoid those pitfalls, and what this technology might mean for managing plastic waste in Georgia and beyond. 
📸 Around McDonough
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🗓 Upcoming Events in McDonough
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★ Featured events ★
- Bike Night at Sweet Auburn BBQ →
Sweet Auburn BBQ McDonough, 1828 Jonesboro Road, McDonough
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- The VIP Cabana Experience @ 1942 On The Square →
1942 On The Square, 3B Keys Ferry Street, McDonough
6:00 pm - Hands on Winemaking Experience | MCDONOUGH →
The Winemaking Studio, 240 Hampton Street, McDonough
6:30 pm - Dueling Pianos in McDonough! →
Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery, McDonough
8:00 pm - The Andrews Brothers at Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery →
Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery, McDonough
8:00 pm - 2026 Unhinged and Feral 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 →
Mcdonough GA - Breast Cancer Awareness Walk with the McDonough Walking Club →
355 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough
8:30 am - Dermaplaning Class — Starting at $299 →
214 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough
10:00 am - Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch →
Building 140, 140 John Frank Ward Boulevard, McDonough
2:00 pm - UNLEASHED - The Toby Keith Tribute →
Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery, McDonough
9:00 pm - Summit Monday Night Cruise - Featured Vehicles: Ladies Owners Night →
Summit Racing Equipment Retail Store, 20 King Mill Rd, McDonough
6:00 pm - Sweet Auburn Barbecue Fires Up the McDonough BBQ & Bluegrass Festival →
Sweet Auburn BBQ, 1828 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
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
- The next McDonough Walking Club Event on Oct 3rd will be our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk hosted by Connecting Henry.
Make sure to come find out more about the work they do to support women in the local community. Sign up for the event by clicking the link in the… (Nextdoor Park Place at Avalon) - Henry County Parents!!
It's that time!! Fall Break time for Camp Oct 5-9…11am-4pm.. Early Drop off and late pick up.. We have the snack please bring your lunch!! Art, Cheer… (Nextdoor Summerlake)
- ClarkDietrich posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Mcdonough. Apply here.
- RaceTrac posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT2479) in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McDonough here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Why Distributors Are Taking Ownership of AI (distributionstrategy.com)
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- Daddy King: How Martin Luther King Jr. Found His Thunder (hbook.com)
- 5 Metro Atlanta Restaurants Close Their Locations This September 2026 (whatnow.com)
- Pike County VA Clinic VA Atlanta health care (va.gov)
Hampton
- People Drive Across Georgia For The Seafood At This Unassuming Restaurant (newsbreak.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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