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Locust Grove, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Locust Grove! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a confession at Locust Grove Police cracked a 1989 murder
- Former NFL linebacker once coached in Locust Grove before new promotion
Also on today's calendar: Tanger Outlets Locust Grove Hosts "Score the Big Savings" Event and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A murder baffled investigators for decades. Then a man came forward after finding religion. (eastidahonews.com) — Locust Grove Police played a key role after a man walked into their station in 2024 and confessed to a decades-old New Jersey killing, sparking a joint Georgia–New Jersey investigation. Detectives later returned to Locust Grove for detailed interviews before the suspect was arrested in Griffin and charged, with DNA evidence cited by prosecutors. 
• North tabs former Colt as new football coach (therepublic.com) — Locust Grove gets a brief mention as Strong Rock Christian School is noted among the many coaching stops for James “Buster” Davis, now set to become head football coach at Columbus North. His year coordinating defense and business operations in Locust Grove was part of a long path from NFL linebacker to high school leader.
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★ Featured events ★
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Creative Writing Support Group →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
6:30 pm
Monday June 8
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Other local events
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Book Walk & Talk at Chase Maddox Park →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
10:30 am -
Drop-In Origami →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
12:00 pm -
Critter Fun Day at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary →
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 712 Locust Grove Griffin Rd, Locust Grove
9:00 am -
Magic the Gathering →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
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Toddler Storytime →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
10:30 am -
Baby Storytime →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
10:30 am -
GA Farm Bureau Read Aloud →
Locust Grove Public Library, 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove
11:30 am -
Tanger Outlets Locust Grove Hosts "Score the Big Savings" Event →
Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, 1000 Tanger Dr, Locust Grove
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 Summer Festival (Art, Dance, Spades, and More!! →
Rufus L. Stewart Park, 300 Simpson St, McDonough
10:00 am -
Family Fun Day Out! Neon Turtle *all ages* →
Painting with a Twist, 1867 Jonesboro Rd Suite 2, McDonough
12:00 pm -
This Is Me Now **Sip and Paint** →
Painting with a Twist, 1867 Jonesboro Rd Suite 2, McDonough
3:30 pm -
Meet the Georgia Mass Band: The Merge →
Dutchtown High School, 149 Mitchell Rd, Hampton
6:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am starting a group that will be a brotherhood mentorship program.
For Young men in the area. Where we link up, discuss Mental Health, career guidance, community resources for brothers who are in need, and just… (Nextdoor South Bethany Road) - Taking me a little walk in the middle of day to check out Butler’s Bridge Park in McDonough, GA!
They have camping sites and places to sit and have a bite to eat! #mcdonoughga#henrycountyga I don’t own the rights to this music! Tamesha… (Nextdoor Wyckliffe at 155)
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Locust Grove in Locust Grove. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Morning/Daytime Back of House Team Member in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Locust Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
McDonough
- Henry County Restaurant Report Card – 06/02/2026 (henryherald.com)
- 260 Sanctuary Dr, McDonough, GA 30253 (zillow.com)
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Jackson
- FIFA to update player power rankings after every World Cup match (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
- ‘American Idol' Finalists Jordan McCullough & Hannah Harper Have Sweet Reunion (jacksonprogress-argus.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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