Gold in Hampton, Lanes on Jonesboro, and the Water Story Henry County Needs to Watch

Good morning, Henry County, and happy Monday after Mother's Day! ☀️

Big week ahead!

Let's get into it. 🦅👁️

HENRY COUNTY — The Board of Commissioners approved a $30.8 million contract to widen Jonesboro Road from two lanes to four between I-75 and North Mt. Carmel Road, adding a center median, turn lanes, and 8-foot sidewalks on both sides. Summit Construction and Development LLC won the bid out of seven contractors and breaks ground this summer, funded by Henry County's T-SPLOST program. See the full project details at Henry County Government →

McDONOUGH — Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is launching a full STEAM Academy in fall 2027, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math with biblical principles for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program starts in 5th grade and expands each year, led by Eric Watson, a 36-year Henry County Schools veteran and former Stockbridge High School principal. No qualifying test required. Any current ELCA student is eligible. Read more at Henry Herald →

GEORGIA - A data center campus about 25 miles from Henry County, in Fayetteville, secretly consumed nearly 30 million gallons of water over 15 months while nearby residents reported low water pressure, and Fayette County did not fine the company once. Henry County commissioners are already drafting their own data center ordinance that would require water usage reporting and set 1,000-foot setbacks from residential areas. Read the full investigation at Politico →

HAMPTON — Georgia native and six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor visited Mt. Carmel Elementary School last week to see her niece and nephew's class, bringing all three of her medals for the kids to hold. She's now the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympic history after winning gold at the Milano Cortina Games earlier this year. See the visit at 11Alive →

HENRY COUNTY - You all voted, and this week you want to write better at work and in life. Let's do it.

Not using AI yet? ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are all free. Pick any one. They do essentially the same thing for everyday use.

EyeQ 💡 Tip #6: The Prompt Is Everything

AI isn't just a ghostwriter. It's a great editor and thinking partner that's available at midnight when your actual friends are asleep.

The secret: go in strong from the start. Every time you ask AI to revise something, those instructions start competing with each other. The writing drifts, and your original voice gets lost. One clear, detailed prompt beats ten rounds of small corrections every time.

Try this one:

"I need to write a professional email to my HOA. They've ignored my last two requests about a drainage issue in my backyard. Firm but respectful. I need a real response this time."

Yes, AI is fast, and it's done in seconds, but that doesn't mean it's right. If there's one important piece of advice I can give you when it comes to AI, it's this: read every word before you use it.

A Clayton County attorney used AI to write legal briefs and never checked them. The AI invented cases that didn't exist. Those fabricated citations reached the Georgia Supreme Court. She was suspended for six months. Read about it here

AI made her sound confident. It just wasn't telling the truth. That's called a hallucination.

Try this: Pick something you've been putting off writing. Give AI all the context upfront, get your draft, then edit until it sounds like you. The best writing sounds like you. AI helps you get there faster.

EyeQ Glossary: Terms You Now Know

Hallucination: When AI confidently generates something just wrong. Names, dates, quotes, legal citations, all fair game. Always verify before you use it.

MONDAY, MAY 11

Nurses Week Freebies Expire Tomorrow Dozens of restaurants are offering free meals and discounts through May 12 for healthcare workers with a valid work ID. Check the full list and confirm your nearest location is participating before heading out.

Swing for a Cause Golf Tournament · 📍 Eagles Landing Country Club, 100 Eagles Landing Way, Stockbridge · 🕐 8AM–3PM · A full day on the course with every swing benefiting Henry County Special Olympics — sponsorships and foursomes still available.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Urban Ballroom Dancing 📍 J.P. Moseley Recreation Center · 1041 Millers Mill Road, Stockbridge · 🕐 Beginners 6:30 PM · Intermediate 7:30 PM · $10 per person per class · A fun Tuesday night out for all skill levels. Show up, learn some moves, no partner required.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

In The Mix Networking — 1-Year Anniversary · 📍 Sweet Auburn BBQ, McDonough · 🕐 6PM–8PM · The Henry County Chamber's networking series turns one — bring your cards and your appetite, it's at a BBQ joint.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Shades of Hunks – Ladies Night · 📍 Southern Roots Tavern, McDonough · 🕐 Doors 6:30PM · Early bird tickets are $14.95 — round up your crew before they sell out.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

McDonough Geranium Festival · 📍 McDonough Square · 🕐 9AM–5PM · FREE · Henry County's biggest street festival draws 25,000 people and 325+ vendors to the Square — if you go every year, you already know; if you've never been, this is the one to start with.

Joeann Compton Tennis & Pickleball Center Sign Unveiling · 📍 Richard Craig Park, 125 S. Zack Hinton Blvd., McDonough · 🕐 9AM · Henry County Parks & Rec names a brand-new facility — a quick, meaningful stop before the festival crowds arrive.

Bad Dad Joke of the Day 🤣

What did the ocean say to the beach?

..Nothing. It just waved. 🤣

That's your Monday, Henry County.

Nurses, you've got one day left to grab your freebies before the week wraps up tomorrow.

Make something happen this week, Henry County.

You've got everything you need!

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Stay sharp, stay local. The Eagle Eye Digest 🦅👁️