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Stockbridge, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Stockbridge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to ride Henry County’s new free bus between Stockbridge and McDonough
- Bobby Brown is bringing his anniversary tour to Stockbridge in August
- How a Stockbridge student landed a coveted Hollywood talent-agency internship
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Henry County launches first fixed-route service Henry Connect Route 1 (masstransitmag.com) — Henry County has launched Henry Connect Route 1, a new fixed-route bus line running between McDonough and Stockbridge, giving residents another way to reach work, school, healthcare, and regional transit. Rides are free for the first 30 days, making it an easy time for Stockbridge riders to test the service and see how it fits their daily routines. 
• Bobby Brown 'snubs' Whitney Houston at Las Vegas show after Oprah's 'ruin' claim (themirror.com) — Bobby Brown’s next tour stop is set for Aug. 30 at VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge in Stockbridge, giving local fans a chance to see him live. The show follows headlines about his recent Las Vegas performance and renewed discussion of Whitney Houston’s legacy after Oprah Winfrey’s comments and a response from Houston’s estate.
• InternViews: Ariel Greenway (uga.edu) — Ariel Greenway, a fourth-year journalism major from Stockbridge is spending her summer in Los Angeles as a video editing intern with Creative Artists Agency. She explains how UGA’s Grady College courses prepared her, the mentorship she’s received, and how the internship is opening new career paths in the entertainment industry beyond purely creative roles.
📸 Around Stockbridge
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Upcoming Events in
Stockbridge
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In The Mix Networking Series hosted by Amoah Enterprises & Oak Grove Vista
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 GA-20, McDonough, GA 30253
6:00 pm -
Educator ONE Kickoff & New Teacher Welcome
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Academy for Advanced Studies, 401 East Tomlinson St, McDonough, GA 30253
7:15 am -
Leadership & Decision-Making [Final Session in 4-Part The CEO Mindset Series—Every Third Thursday]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Business Resource Center 1709 Hwy. 20 West McDonough, GA 30253
11:30 am -
Crosswalk Child and Family Well-Being Conference
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 102 Valley Hill Rd Stockbridge, GA 30281 -
NASCAR Driving Experience
Visit Henry County EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA, 30228, United States -
Crosswalk Youth and Family Well-Being Conference
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events First Christian Church of Stockbridge 102 Valley Hill Road Stockbridge, Ga
8:30 am -
FACS Summer Bites
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd McDonough, GA 30252
12:00 pm -
Guided Mountain Hike
Panola Mountain State Park 2620 Highway 155 SW Stockbridge
9:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Main Street Advisory Board Meeting/ Revised Date Changed →
McDonough, GA Calendar, 5 Griffin Street, McDonough
9:00 am -
MEGA Watchfest
Clayton County Chamber-Commerce 1300 Southlake Circle Morrow, GA. 30260
12:00 pm -
Lovejoy Soccer on the Green
Clayton County Chamber-Commerce Bobby Cartwright Park & Lovejoy Event Center
3:00 pm -
In The Mix Networking Series hosted by Amoah Enterprises & Oak Grove Vista
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 GA-20, McDonough, GA 30253
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Grayson was LOST on July 12, 2026 in Stockbridge, GA 30281 near Old Atlanta Road and Woodhaven drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Millers Mill Rd) - If you need a job and are interested in a Warehouse forklift job with training included DM me.
Location :Conley GA Let me know and if you have experience and I’ll refer you personally if you’re a good fit. I took me months to find a SOLID job… (Nextdoor Henry)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Stockbridge. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Truck Unloader (6 a.m. start) in Stockbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stockbridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jonesboro
- Gunshots fired from woods hit woman on Jonesboro patio (fox5atlanta.com)
McDonough
- Highline Warren to invest $170 million in Georgia for new facility, create 160 jobs (wsbtv.com)
- Developer Opens First Avilla Homes Neighborhood in Greater Atlanta (metroatlantaceo.com)
- New transit routes launch in Henry County. Rides are free for first month (wsbtv.com)
Hampton
- 605 Button Grv, Hampton, GA 30228 (redfin.com)
- Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCAR'S points lead following dominant weekend in Atlanta (cdispatch.com)
Ok Stockbridge! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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