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McDonough, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again McDonough! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why a McDonough star ranks among nation’s top small forwards
  • How a McDonough youth ministry aims to reach 1% of Henry County

Also on today's calendar: Big Blue Marble Academy McDonough's Fall Festival! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school basketball: DeMarcus Henry, A.J. Williams and Asa Montgomery headline top 10 small forwards in 2026-27 (maxpreps.com) — McDonough hoops fans will notice Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy standout A.J. Williams featured among the nation’s top small forwards for the 2026–27 season. The list spotlights ten elite players from around the country, underscoring Williams’ eye‑popping scoring and rebounding numbers and raising expectations for another big year for the local program.
   

• Ahead of Student Baptism Sunday, leaders point to importance of relationships, Scripture • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org) — Student ministry leaders, including one from Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, describe how relationships and Bible teaching are driving more youth baptisms ahead of Student Baptism Sunday. Their Henry County goal is ambitious: seeing 1% of the county come to know and follow Jesus through coordinated outreach and student-led efforts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Meet Gracie!
    She is a very sweet senior girl in need of a good home. Her original owner passed away during Covid and his wife now has health issues that prevent… (Nextdoor Downtown McDonough)
  • I found Aaron on here looking for a small toilet leak.
    He was very professional. Kept me updated on his arrival. Once he got here. He fixed the toilet, put a bed together, hung a tv and fixed my hanging… (Nextdoor Crown Landing)
  • GPS Hospitality | Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Mcdonough. Apply here.
  • Independence Realty Trust posted a job opening for $1,000 Sign-On Bonus - Leasing Consultant in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McDonough here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Star power showdown: Trump, Obama, Harris storm Georgia as early voting nears end (atlantanewsfirst.com)

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  • Connecting, Empowering, and Inspiring: The Women Who Mean Business Expo 2026 (audacy.com)
  • Georgia Massage Envy Workers Negotiate First Union Contract (ccr-mag.com)
  • Stockbridge lottery player wins $50K in Powerball drawing (fox5atlanta.com)

Hampton

  • NASCAR fines Zane Smith $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar's car after Phoenix race (wral.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: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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