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🌱 What’s new inside McDonough’s reopened C.O. Polk Interactive Museum?
McDonough, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again McDonough! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s new inside McDonough’s reopened C.O. Polk Interactive Museum?
- How a new Habitat home could change one McDonough family’s future
Also on today's calendar: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of McDonough reopens C.O. Polk Interactive Museum (henryherald.com) — McDonough residents can once again visit the C.O. Polk Interactive Museum, which has officially reopened under the City of McDonough’s oversight. The museum highlights local history and culture and offers updated, hands-on exhibits designed to engage families, students, and visitors interested in learning more about the community’s past. 
• Southern Crescent Habitat breaks ground on home in McDonough (henryherald.com) — Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on a new home in McDonough, expanding affordable housing options for a local family. The project, supported by community partners and volunteers, aims to strengthen neighborhood stability while giving future homeowners a path to safe, decent housing right here in Henry County.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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LOC FEST ATL 2026 →
Alexander Park West, 110 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough
12:00 pm
Sunday July 26
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Other local events
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Stockbridge Community Input Meeting District 1
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Render Stockbridge 1 Hatcher Dr Stockbridge, GA 30281
6:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting for Advance Auto Parts #7873 [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 2484 Jonesboro Rd Hampton, GA 30228
10:00 am -
GBC 2026 Innovation Summit
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Clayton State University Innovation Center 5823 Trammell Rd Morrow, GA 30260
10:00 am -
SHRM Monthly Chapter Meeting
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Mercer University Regional Academic Center 160 Henry Parkway McDonough, Ga 30253
11:30 am -
Stockbridge Community Input Meeting District 2
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events The Green Front Cafe 112 2nd Street Stockbridge, GA 30281
6:00 pm -
Free Health Fair →
McDonough, GA Calendar
11:00 am -
Henry Business Builders
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
9:00 am -
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting →
Habaneros Mexican Grill & Bar, 2422 Jonesboro Rd, Hampton
11:00 am
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
Tuesday July 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Stockbridge Community Input Meeting District 1
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Render Stockbridge 1 Hatcher Dr Stockbridge, GA 30281
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Thursday Thunder
Visit Henry County EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA, 30228, United States -
Ribbon Cutting for Advance Auto Parts #7873 [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 2484 Jonesboro Rd Hampton, GA 30228
10:00 am -
GBC 2026 Innovation Summit
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Clayton State University Innovation Center 5823 Trammell Rd Morrow, GA 30260
10:00 am
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hair help, please.
No really PLEASE... and thank you I have some naturally curly hair (4b) and would love to get it trimmed/cut. I told the previous stylist that there… (Nextdoor Preston C / Bridgemill V) - My mom is searching for her forever home, and we need a trusted professional to help guide her through the process.
Do you have any personal recommendations? We would love to find someone who: Knows the Henry County market inside and out. Has excellent patience… (Nextdoor Jonesboro Meadowbrook)
- Essilor of America, Inc. posted a job opening for NAASC - Material Handler I (Buff & Adjust) - 2nd shift in Mcdonough. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Mcdonough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McDonough here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stockbridge
- Stockbridge Council advancing blight tax ordinance (henryherald.com)
- Adoptable (Official) Georgia Dogs (gapundit.com)
- Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams files legal challenge after council restricts his powers (cbsnews.com)
Hampton
- 10709 Barberry Dr Floor 2-ID1588168P, Hampton, GA 30228 (zillow.com)
- Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCAR'S points lead following dominant weekend in Atlanta (wjtv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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