| ISSUE# 024 | THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 | HENRY COUNTY GA |
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☕ Good Morning, Henry County!
Drivers could soon see relief at the pump as Georgia lawmakers move to suspend the state gas tax for 60 days. In other news, Shaquille O’Neal is stepping in to help a grieving family, police are searching for a missing Stockbridge man, and a young local entrepreneur is celebrating a big win.
Plus, this week’s Tales From the Perch features a peaceful Stockbridge bed and breakfast that’s quietly becoming a local hidden gem.
🌤️ WEATHER
👁️ MORNING EYE OPENER | LOCAL NEWS
Gas Tax Break Could Lower Prices at the Pump
HENRY COUNTY - Drivers here in Henry County could soon see a small break at the gas pump after the Georgia House approved a 60-day suspension of the state gas tax. The tax currently adds about 31 cents per gallon to the cost of gasoline, so if the measure passes the Senate and is signed by the governor, drivers could see slightly lower prices during the two-month pause. Read more at Atlanta News First
Shaq Steps Up for Grieving Family
HENRY COUNTY - NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help a grieving metro Atlanta family by offering to cover funeral costs for a 12-year-old girl who died after a fight at a school bus stop in nearby Douglas County.
O’Neal, who serves as chief of community relations for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, made the offer after learning about the tragedy involving Mason Creek Middle School student Jada West earlier this month. Read more at 11Alive
Police Ask for Help Finding Missing Stockbridge Man
STOCKBRIDGE - Henry County police are asking for the public’s help in locating Brent Williams, a Stockbridge resident who left his home on Lakeshore Drive on March 17 and has not returned. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Criminal Investigations Division at 770-288-8299, Henry County Non Emergency Dispatch at 770-957-9121, or send tips, photos, or videos by text to 770-220-7009. Read more at The Georgia Sun
Young Henry County Entrepreneur Wins “Junior Tank” Pitch Competition
Zoria Hull, 8, is the founder of STEAM Glow Squad, a business that creates fun, hands-on STEAM activity kits.
HENRY COUNTY - A young Henry County entrepreneur is celebrating a big win after taking top honors in the Junior Tank Pitch Competition, a Shark Tank-style event where students pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges.
The program is designed to help local youth build real-world entrepreneurship skills while giving them the chance to turn creative ideas into potential businesses. Read more at Henry Herald
🦅 TALES FROM THE PERCH | BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
A Hidden Gem in Stockbridge That Feels Like Coming Home
Stockbridge Lakes Bed and Breakfast on Old Conyers Road offers a peaceful retreat tucked quietly away in Stockbridge.
STOCKBRIDGE - The first thing you notice pulling up to 112 Old Conyers Road is the American flag. Then the wind chimes. Then the quiet. Tucked back off the road behind a wide colonial porch, the property feels less like Stockbridge, Georgia and more like somewhere in New England, a feeling that is entirely the point.
Anita and Marvin have welcomed guests to Stockbridge Lakes Bed & Breakfast for eight years. In a region where B&Bs are rare, most scattered across the Northeast, what they've built here is genuinely one of a kind for Henry County.
"We knew from the beginning we were going to have to introduce the concept," Anita says, smiling. "Most of our people have experienced an Airbnb. But we are not an Airbnb. We're regulated by the state and the city, inspected by the health department. We operate just like a hotel, the only difference is the setting. And the love."
That love is unmistakable the moment you step inside. Out back, a lake sits quietly behind the property, a picturesque backdrop for weddings, corporate retreats, and still moments with nature. Guests have come from across the country and as far as internationally to fish that lake, celebrate milestones on those grounds, and wake up to a breakfast that feels like someone's grandmother made it just for you.
Anita grew up a pastor's daughter in rural South Georgia, organizing church trips and community events since her teens. She didn't recognize it as a gift until a Purpose Driven Life campaign at her church finally gave it a name. When she spotted the for-sale sign on the property she'd admired for years and made what she calls "a ridiculous offer," God provided the closing funds the week they were due.
"We consider ourselves good stewards over what God gave us," she says. "We knew from the beginning it was purposed to be a blessing to many more people."
Stockbridge Lakes Bed & Breakfast
📍 112 Old Conyers Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
📞 (470) 878 0868
🌐 stockbridgelakesbnb.com
📧 [email protected]
📘 facebook.com/StockbridgeLakesBandB
📸 Instagram @stockbridgelakesbnb
🪽WINGS OF THE COMMUNITY | NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Piedmont Henry Rebuilding Their Volunteer Program
STOCKBRIDGE - Piedmont Henry Hospital is working to rebuild its volunteer program after the pandemic reduced the once 200-person team to about 30 volunteers today. Hospital leaders say those friendly faces make a powerful difference for patients and families on difficult days. Read the full story at Eagle Eye Digest
📅 AN EYE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING | THIS WEEK
Thursday March 19
Story on the Square: Bar Bingo Night | McDonough · 6:30pm · Free
Dutchtown High School Career Fair | Hampton · 9:00am-11:30am
Building Business Acumen Workshop | McDonough · 11:30 am-2:30pm
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity: Veteran Home Repair Application Workshop | Lovejoy · 5:30pm–7:00pm · Free
Daddy Everyday: 8-Week Fatherhood Workshop Series | McDonough · 6:00pm–7:00pm · Free
Youth Orchestra United Spring Series | McDonough
Live youth orchestra of students from around the County. Performance presented by Henry For Music · 7:00pm
Friday March 20
Youth Orchestra United Spring Series | McDonough A second evening of live orchestral music by local student performers · 7:00pm
👀 Coming Friday
Our inaugural Weekend Eye edition has a full roundup of what’s happening across Henry County this weekend.
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Bad Dad Joke of the Day 🤣
My neighbor gave me a new roof for free.
He said it was on the house! 🤣
That’s it for today’s Eagle Eye Digest!
Be sure to check back Friday for the inaugural edition of The Weekend Eye, our new weekend roundup featuring events, activities, and things happening across Henry County. It’s just getting started, and we’ll keep building it together as we go.
Until tomorrow, keep an eye on Henry County!