Community Corner
🌱 How Spalding’s ground game stunned Eagles Landing Christian in McDonough
And on the McDonough Patch calendar - Summit Monday Night Cruise – Featured Vehicles: Late Model Muscle Cars & Motorcycles
Hi McDonough! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Spalding's ground game stunned Eagles Landing Christian in McDonough
- McDonough player nabs $26,471 in Georgia Lottery Diggi Game win
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Shanna A.!
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in McDonough
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★ Featured events ★
- Summit Monday Night Cruise – Featured Vehicles: Late Model Muscle Cars & Motorcycles →
Summit Racing Equipment, 20 King Mill Rd, McDonough
6:00 pm
Monday August 31
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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 - The Citizen's Playbook | Episode 9: The Governor and The People →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout.
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - 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
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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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
Locust Grove
- Sabert opens new distribution facility in Locust Grove (henryherald.com)
- Performance Mods: More Power Up Front (avbrief.com)
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)
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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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