Sponsored by
Good morning, Henry County
Today is Election Day for voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District, plus Stockbridge's mayor is taking his fight to court.
Henry County just rolled out a new pothole repair truck that could mean smoother roads ahead.
One local man is recovering after a terrifying shark attack in Florida, and in today's EyeQ we're showing you how AI can organize your inbox and calendar before you've even had your first cup of coffee.
We've also found another Hidden Gem that's perfect for a late-summer adventure.
Pour another cup. Let’s get into it. 🦅👁️
Brave & Bold Veterans Motor Show: This Friday in Stockbridge
Classic cars, custom rides, motorcycles, a live DJ, local vendors, food and drinks, and organizations supporting our veterans — all free this Friday at Rock N Roll Sushi on Hudson Bridge Road. Presented by Helmets to Boots, a nonprofit helping veterans transition from military service to civilian careers.
📅 Friday August 1 · 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Rock N Roll Sushi · 1580 Hudson Bridge Road, Suite D, Stockbridge, GA 30281
🎟️ Free and open to all
What's Happening With Mayor Jayden Williams
STOCKBRIDGE - The mayor's fighting back, and now it's in writing. During Sunday's town hall, Williams denied the claims in a 21-page investigative report and said city leaders are trying to push him out. His attorneys refiled a lawsuit Monday to get his spending privileges back while the investigation runs. The report accuses him of misusing a city vehicle and fuel card, including damage to the vehicle and multiple same-day fuel purchases. Williams says the report is too vague to even respond to properly. The city says it can't comment while the investigation's active, but expects it to wrap up in 30 to 45 days.
Why it matters:
This just went from "council took some privileges away" to a real legal fight with a written report and a lawsuit attached. Stockbridge's youngest mayor ever is now betting his whole term on the courts and the clock. 30 to 45 days isn't long. Whatever comes out of that report either clears him or ends his time in office early.
Henry County Has a New Pothole Truck. Your Roads Are About to Get Better
HENRY COUNTY — Henry County's Department of Transportation has a new piece of equipment designed to make pothole repairs faster and more efficient across the county. Last week, crews spent time training on the new truck before it hits the roads countywide — which is why you may have spotted what looked like a crowd gathered around a single pothole. No, they weren't all needed for one hole. They were learning the equipment together.
Why it matters: Better tools and better-trained crews mean fewer potholes sitting on your route for weeks waiting to be fixed. Got one to report? Use SeeClickFix and Henry County DOT will get eyes on it. Report a pothole at Henry County Government →
This Wasn't the Beach Day Anyone Planned
HENRY COUNTY - Most beach trips end with a sunburn. Jacorey High's ended with a shark bite. The 22-year-old Henry County resident was swimming at Daytona Beach on Saturday when a shark bit his left foot and reportedly kept coming back. High pushed his pregnant fiancée to safety before fighting the shark off himself and making it back to shore. Doctors say his recovery could take about three months.
Why it matters: A fellow Henry County resident is recovering in a Florida hospital. If you'd like to help Jacorey and his family during his recovery, a fundraiser has been created in his name. Henry County is rooting for him. Read the full story →
Measles Is at a 35-Year High. School Starts Next Week
The US has now recorded 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026—the highest number since 1991—with Georgia among the states reporting infections.
Health officials say nearly all of the recent cases involve people who were not vaccinated.
Why it matters: Before the backpacks come out and the first-day photos hit Facebook, it's worth taking one last look at your child's vaccination records. Henry County Schools opens August 3. Questions? Contact your pediatrician or the Henry County Health Department at (770) 358-4671.
A Free Guided Kayak Adventure Just Minutes Away
HAMPTON — Did you know you can paddle a kayak for free just minutes from Henry County in neighboring Clayton County? Yes, the site has a Hampton address but the Newman Wetlands Center is in Clayton County — right next door.
Just over the county line the Newman Wetlands Center offers free guided flatwater kayak tours at J.W. Smith Reservoir, complete with kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and two certified instructors. No experience or equipment required.
The next Intro to Paddling tour is scheduled for September 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. with registration opening about two to three weeks beforehand.
Why it matters: Outdoor adventures don't have to be expensive. This is one of the area's best free experiences and it's practically in our backyard.
📍 2755 Freeman Road, Hampton, GA 30228
📞 (770) 603-5606
📅 September 3 · Intro to Paddling · 9 to 11 a.m. · Free
Register and see all upcoming tours →
📘 Follow on Facebook →
📸 Follow on Instagram →
Stop overpaying for wireless. Get a Tello plan for under $25
Unlimited everything. No contract. Just $25/mo. With Tello, you get reliable 5G coverage, zero hidden fees, and none of the bundles you never wanted.
We Promised You Automation. Here It Is. Set It Up Once and Forget It
HENRY COUNTY - Last week we introduced you to AI automations. Today we're showing you one you'll actually use.
Imagine opening your laptop each morning and finding your inbox already organized. Your important emails have been summarized. Your calendar has been reviewed. Your priorities are waiting before you've even finished your first cup of coffee.
You didn't do any of that.
AI did it while you slept.
Before we begin, one quick note: this feature requires a paid AI subscription. Claude Connectors are available on Claude's paid plans, and similar capabilities are available through ChatGPT and Google Gemini using their own connector or workspace integrations. Think of it as giving your AI assistant permission to securely access the apps you already use.
If you're using Claude, sign in at claude.ai, click your profile in the lower-left corner, choose Settings, then Connectors. From there you can connect Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and several other services in just a few minutes. If you'd rather watch someone else do it first, Anthropic has an excellent four-minute video that walks you through the entire process from start to finish.
🎥 Watch: "Getting Started with Connectors" from Anthropic → Getting Started with Connectors
Once you've connected your accounts, try asking Claude:
"Summarize my unread emails from the last 24 hours. Tell me what meetings I have on my calendar today, who I'm meeting with, and create a prioritized to-do list based on everything you found."
In seconds, Claude will scan your inbox, review today's calendar, and give you a personalized game plan for the day. It feels less like chatting with an AI and more like having your own executive assistant.
EyeQ Glossary
Connector: A secure connection that allows an AI assistant to access apps like Gmail, Google Calendar, or Google Drive with your permission.
Automation: A task you set up once that runs automatically. Instead of checking your email and calendar every morning, AI can organize everything for you.
Zapier: If you use Outlook, Yahoo, or Apple Mail instead of Gmail, Zapier can connect hundreds of apps together so you can build similar automations.
Learn AI in 5 minutes a day
You don't have to scroll every AI thread, track every new tool, or watch every demo.
The Rundown AI breaks it all down for you — the latest AI news, tools, and tutorials in one free 5-minute email every morning.
Trusted by 2M+ professionals at Apple, Google, and NASA.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Special Election: U.S. House, Georgia's 13th Congressional District · Voters in portions of Henry, Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton counties head to the polls to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of Rep. David Scott. Candidates: Everton "EJ" Blair Jr., Carlos Moore, Marcye Scott (D), Caesar Gonzales, Fayth Park (R). Runoff, if needed, is August 25. Secretary of State's My Voter Page
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
Baby Storytime & Playtime · Fortson Public Library · 11AM–12PM
Baby Playdate · McDonough Public Library · 11:30AM–12PM
Tween Tuesday: Scavenger Hunt · Fortson Public Library · 3:30–5PM
STEM Challenge: Music Note · Fairview Public Library · 3:30–4:30PM
Cookie Excavation · Locust Grove Public Library · 4–5PM
Paint a Ceramic Dinosaur · Locust Grove Public Library · 4–5PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Scoops with Officers · South Point Shopping Pavilion, McDonough · 11AM–1PM · FREE ice cream
Acrylic Painting Workshop · McDonough Public Library · 11AM–12PM
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Henry County Farmers Market · 97 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough · 10AM–2PM · FREE, weekly through August 27
Henry County Schools Open House · 🕐 Thursday, July 30 · Academy for Advanced Studies 10AM–12PM · High Schools 1–3PM · Middle Schools 3–5PM · Elementary Schools 5–7PM · Families are encouraged to complete the Annual Information Update through the Infinite Campus parent portal before Open House, so kids are ready to go for the first day of school on Monday, August 3.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
"Legends of Rock" — 10 Tribute Bands in One Show · Griffin Opera House, Griffin · 8PM · $27.50–$45
Nathan Morgan Band — Classic Rock & Outlaw Country · Southern Roots Tavern, McDonough · 8–11PM · $15–$110
Tiny Tent Concert Series — Red Sugar Blues · 📍 130 MLK Sr. Heritage Trail, Stockbridge · 🕐 Friday, July 31, 6–8PM · FREE · A high-energy blues act closes out July's series, bring a lawn chair and settle in downtown.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Brave & Bold Motor Show · Rock N' Roll Sushi, Stockbridge · 11AM–5PM · FREE
Love Experience · VyStar Amphitheater, Stockbridge · 6–11PM · Raheem DeVaughn, Vedo, Tone Stith
Classic Soul & Motown · Griffin Opera House, Griffin · 8PM · $32.50–$50
Keith Burns from "Trick Pony" Single Release Party · Southern Roots Tavern, McDonough · 8–11PM · $28–$193, 21+
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
First Day of School — Henry County Schools.
Good Newsletters Are Everywhere Now. Here Are Our Favorites
We put together a bundle of free newsletters worth your time. The kind that make you think, plan, or just breathe easier on a Sunday. No fluff. Check them out here
That's your Tuesday, Henry County
That's your Tuesday, Henry County.
Before you go, remember that polls close at 7 p.m. tonight for voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. If you haven't cast your ballot yet, there's still time.
With school starting next week, we'll also be keeping a close eye on back-to-school news, community events, and everything happening across Henry County.
Between issues, stay connected by following The Eagle Eye Digest on Facebook and Instagram (@eagleeyedigest) for breaking news, local stories, photos, and updates throughout the week.
Have a story idea, community event, or tip we should know about? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
Thanks for spending a few minutes with us this morning. We'll see you Friday.
Stay sharp, stay local. The Eagle Eye Digest