| ISSUE# 052 | MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 | HENRY COUNTY GA |
Good Morning All!
May the 4th Be With You, and with everyone in Henry County today! ✨⚔️🖤
It's Monday, and we've got a packed issue to start your week.
Henry County's financial mess is finally getting some answers.
Georgia's drought is showing up in your grocery cart.
School buses across the state are burning through the budget
And Reese Witherspoon sparked a conversation about women and AI that inspired this week's EyeQ.
Also, early voting for the May 19 primary is still open through May 15.
Let's get into it. May the force be with you. 🦅👁️
Henry County Lost $2 Million in Grants. Here's What the New CFO Found
HENRY COUNTY — When new CFO Joy Robinson took over in January, Henry County's finances were in complete disarray, with stacks of unpaid bills and a lack of checks and balances that left county vendors waiting months to get paid. More than $2 million in state grants were lost because paperwork wasn't filed on time. Chair Carlotta Harrell says the financial services department now reports directly to the commission instead of the county manager as part of the fix. Every Henry County taxpayer should read this one. Read more at WSB-TV Channel 2
The Drought Just Showed Up in Your Grocery Cart
HENRY COUNTY — Georgia farmers across 146 counties are now designated federal natural disaster areas, with some stopping production altogether as costs spiral out of control. Fresh produce like carrots, corn, and tomatoes is already getting harder to find and more expensive at markets across metro Atlanta. The drought isn't just a weather story anymore. It's showing up in your cart at checkout. Read more at CBS News Atlanta
Georgia Schools Are Paying a Fortune at the Pump. Henry County Should Pay Attention
GEORGIA — Rising fuel costs are hitting school districts across Georgia where it hurts most, right in the transportation budget. One metro Atlanta district is spending $3.4 million on fuel alone, nearly half its entire transportation budget, and some are switching to propane buses just to stabilize costs. With Henry County Schools running buses across one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, this is a pressure worth watching closely here at home. Read more at WSB-TV Channel 2
Are You Ready to Actually Retire?
Knowing when to retire means knowing what it costs, how long your money needs to last, and where the income comes from. When to Retire: A Quick and Easy Planning Guide helps investors with $1,000,000 or more work through all of it.
Reese Witherspoon Said It. Now Let's Do Something About It
A couple of weeks ago, Reese Witherspoon posted something that stopped a lot of women in their tracks. "The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average," she wrote to her 30 million followers. "We don't want to be left behind. So…do you want to learn with me?"
She polled her book club. Only 3 out of 10 women had used AI. Sound familiar?
The Brookings Institution backed it up with a number that’s hard to ignore. In the jobs most likely to be impacted by AI, 86% are held by women. Administrative work. Customer service. Healthcare support. Education. Creative roles. The jobs women have always shown up for. The real question is who's going to be at the table when the decisions get made.
If these stats made you pause, you’re not alone. And if you’ve been curious about AI but not quite sure where to start, that’s exactly why we created EyeQ. We’re building this step by step, focusing first on simple, practical ways you can actually use AI in your everyday life before moving into more advanced tools.
Today’s EyeQ isn’t a tip. It’s a big picture moment on why this matters.
Now, as we continue building that foundation, we’d love your input.
What should we cover in Tip 6? 👇
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Tasty Tuesdays: Food Truck Tuesday, Divine 9 Greek Night 📍 Clark Park · 111 Davis Rd, Stockbridge 🕐 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Free · All ages The City of Stockbridge's Tasty Tuesdays series.
Hot New Fiction Book Club · 📍 Story on the Square · 19 Griffin St, McDonough · 🕐 6:00 PM · Free to join.
THURSDAY MAY 7
KB in Concert at Eagles Landing First Baptist Church 📍 Eagles Landing First Baptist Church · McDonough 🕐 7:00 PM Christian hip-hop artist KB performs live.
Evening Bike Tour at Arabia Mountain 📍 Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve · 3787 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest 🕐 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Free Guided evening bike tour.
Mother's Day Card-Making at the Library · 📍 Henry County Library · 🕐 Check event link · Free · Make a heartfelt handmade card for Mom before the big day.
Thriller Book Club · 📍 Story on the Square · 19 Griffin St, McDonough · 🕐 6:00 PM
SATURDAY MAY 9
Move with the Mayor: Boots on the City Lawn 📍 Stockbridge City Hall · 4640 N Henry Blvd, Stockbridge 🕐 10:30 AM · Free Community Wellness Initiative hosted by Mayor Jayden Williams.
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Spring Fling 📍 712 LG Griffin Rd · Locust Grove 🕐 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Free to attend
Volunteer Workday at Panola Mountain State Park 📍 Panola Mountain State Park · Nature Center · 2620 Hwy 155 SW, Stockbridge 🕐 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM ·
Critter Fun Day at Noah's Ark 📍 712 LG Griffin Rd · Locust Grove 🕐 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · $25 per child · Ages 4–12 ·
Mother's Day Tea Party · 📍 Magnolia Tea Room, McDonough Square · 🕐 12:00 PM · Sweet treats, warm tea, games, and prizes — a charming afternoon out with Mom right on the square.
SUNDAY MAY 10
Mother's Day at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary · 📍 712 LG Griffin Rd, Locust Grove · 🕐 Sunday, May 10 · Moms get free entry when visiting with a child
Bad Dad Joke of the Day 🤣
What do you call a fish without eyes?
A fsh. 🤣
That's your Monday morning, Henry County.
May the 4th be with you, especially at the grocery store!
Early voting is open through May 15. The May 19 primary is coming up fast, so make a plan to go.
Got a tip or a story we should know about? Send us a note at [email protected]. We read all of them.
Stay sharp, stay local. The force is strong in Henry County. The Eagle Eye Digest 🦅👁️ ⭐⚔️