McDonough • Stockbridge • And Beyond

Good morning! Grab your coffee and take a quick look at what’s happening across our corner of Henry County this week.

A quick glance at what’s happening around Henry County to get your day started

🟡 Eye on Henry: A Civil Rights Icon Remembered
Communities across the country are reflecting on the legacy of civil rights leader Jessie Jackson, whose decades of advocacy helped shape conversations around justice, faith, and community leadership. Here in Henry County, local leaders say moments like this invite reflection on how service, compassion, and unity continue to guide the work happening across our own neighborhoods. Read more in Time Magazine

🟡 Groundbreaking Set for New Fire Station 5 in Hampton
Henry County Government will break ground on Fire Station 5 this Wednesday, Feb 11th, marking a major step toward expanding emergency services in the area. Funded through SPLOST V, the new station at Georgia 20 and McDonough Street reflects continued investment in safety and growth across Henry County.
🔗 Read more from Henry County Government

🟡 Community Convener podcast episode releases today
The Henry County Chamber launches a new episode of its Community Convener podcast featuring conversations with local leaders and changemakers focused on business growth and community development.
🔗 Listen on Spotify

🟡 Daddy Everyday 8 Week Workshop Series
Dads looking for real conversation, support, and practical tools for parenting can connect at the Daddy Everyday workshop series, a program focused on strengthening families and building community through shared experiences. The next session takes place Thursday, the 19th, offering a welcoming space for fathers ready to grow, learn, and show up even stronger at home.
🔗 View event details at the Henry County Chamber

🟡 Master Gardeners to Host Annual Tree Sapling Giveaway
Looking to add a little more green to your yard. Local Master Gardeners are giving away free tree saplings, making it easy for residents to plant roots and grow something lasting right here in Henry County.
🔗 Read more at the Henry Herald

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime activist, minister, and two-time presidential candidate, has died at 84 after decades of advocacy for racial and economic justice. A close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson helped shape modern civil rights movements and inspired generations through his leadership, activism, and powerful voice for equality. Read more

HENRY COUNTY- A massive 603-acre data center campus called Hampton Technology Park has been proposed in Hampton, signaling that Henry County is quickly becoming a new hotspot for tech infrastructure growth. As city leaders consider a temporary pause to study the impact, the project is already sparking discussion about what rapid development could mean for the community's future. Read more

HENRY COUNTY - Henry County Sheriff’s Office K9 Nero just got a serious upgrade with a custom bullet- and stab-resistant vest donated by a national nonprofit dedicated to keeping four-legged officers safe. Thanks to generous supporters, Nero is now patrolling with a little extra protection and a whole lot of well-deserved love from the community. Read more in the Heny Herald

STOCKBRIDGE - Piedmont Henry Hospital recently welcomed local faith leaders for a behind-the-scenes tour of its new patient tower, highlighting progress inside key care areas as construction nears completion. Equipment is expected to move in next month, with the hospital planning to welcome its first patients to the new space in June.
🔗 View the original post from Piedmont Henry Hospital

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Which Henry County city is widely believed to have inspired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood visits to his grandparents’ home, helping shape his early connection to the area?

👇 Answer at the end of today’s issue

Why don’t eggs tell jokes?

Because they might crack up before they get to the punchline. 🥚😄

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