| ISSUE# 029 | THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 | HENRY COUNTY GA |
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☕ Good Morning, Henry County!
It’s Thursday, which means the weekend is officially within sight. Today we’re keeping an eye on:
• A proposal that could put the brakes on property tax increases in Georgia
• A new effort to protect seniors from financial scams
• A Stockbridge chef making waves with a national cookbook
• Free car washes at a newly opened business in McDonough
• And the story behind Sol Flour, a local bakery with heart featured in Tales From the Perch
If you’re already thinking about weekend plans, keep an eye out for The Weekend Eye tomorrow morning. It’s our guide to things happening around Henry County that might be worth adding to your calendar.
Let’s get into it. 👁️
🌤️ WEATHER
👁️ MORNING EYE OPENER | LOCAL NEWS
Could Georgia Put a Limit on Property Tax Increases?
GEORGIA - Georgia lawmakers are debating a proposal that would limit how much property taxes can rise each year for homeowners. Supporters say the cap could help protect families from sudden tax hikes, while critics warn it may leave cities and counties with fewer resources for services like police, parks, and road repairs. Read more at FOX 5 Atlanta
Georgia Looks to Shield Seniors From Financial Scams
GEORGIA - Georgia lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow banks to pause suspicious transactions if they believe an older adult is being financially exploited. Supporters say the move could help protect seniors across the state, including right here in Henry County. Read more at Georgia Public Broadcasting
From Stockbridge to the Cookbook Shelf
Photo: Colette Collins
STOCKBRIDGE - Stockbridge native Ron Hsu, the chef behind Atlanta’s Michelin-starred restaurant Lazy Betty, is sharing family recipes and personal stories in a new cookbook. The book blends Chinese American tradition with Southern influence, showing how the flavors of home can travel far beyond where they started. Read more at Rough Draft Atlanta
Free Car Washes in McDonough as Tidal Wave Auto Spa Opens New Location
MCDONOUGH - Drivers in McDonough can take advantage of free car washes for a limited time as Tidal Wave Auto Spa celebrates the grand opening of its new location on Highway 81 East. The company says the promotion is part of its spring opening celebration and encourages customers to check the website or call the location to confirm the offer while it’s available. Read more at Morningstar
Location
915 Highway 81 East
McDonough, Georgia
Phone
(706) 938 0991
🦅 TALES FROM THE PERCH | AN ENTREPRENEUR PROFILE
Sol Flour: A Café Built on Craft and Community
MCDONOUGH - Ty and Elan Washington are a young couple with big smiles, big ambition, and a mission that runs deeper than coffee and pastries.
Step inside Sol Flour and the feeling is immediate. Light pours through the original floor to ceiling windows of what was once a 1960s Chevrolet dealership known as Dixie Motors. The space is sparse but cozy, inspired by Danish design, with warm wood tones and a few mid-century pieces where customers can settle in with a cup of coffee and stay awhile.
But the real heart of Sol Flour is the food.
Ty trained as a chef and worked in fine-dining kitchens, where he learned the farm-to-table philosophy and the importance of understanding where ingredients come from. That experience now shapes the way the couple approaches their café.
“We realized we weren’t just cooking,” Ty explained. “We were telling the stories of the farmers who grow the ingredients.”
Everything at Sol Flour is made from scratch using intentionally sourced ingredients. The pastries are baked fresh every day and often sell out. Croissants, cinnamon rolls, and brown butter chocolate chunk cookies have quickly become customer favorites.
One unexpected hit is their brown sugar pull apart pastry made from extra croissant dough. The diced pieces are tossed in brown sugar and baked until the buttery layers caramelize. Customers say it reminds them of monkey bread, though the flaky croissant layers give it a completely different texture.
Coffee is just as intentional. Sol Flour serves beans from Methodical Coffee Roasters in Greenville, South Carolina, a company known for its transparency and relationships with coffee farmers.
For Ty and Elan, Sol Flour was never meant to be just a bakery. They imagined a place where people linger. Where neighbors meet over coffee. Where good food made with care becomes something the community gathers around.
“We didn’t want to just show up and sell something,” Elan said. “We wanted to understand what the community needed.”
Eight weeks after opening their doors, the café is already buzzing with regulars. And if the Washingtons have their way, Sol Flour is only the beginning.
Visit Sol Flour
📍 Location: 70 Sims Street, McDonough, Georgia
🕒 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday | 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
🥐 What to Expect: Fresh pastries baked from scratch daily and thoughtfully sourced coffee
📱 Instagram: @solflour
📅 AN EYE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
2026 Women in Business & Small Business Conference: Power, Policy, Profit 📍 2120 Jodeco Rd, McDonough 🕐 9:00am–2:00pm · $65 · Seats limited Presented by Southern Crescent Women in Business. Panels on wealth and capital access, real estate, technology and AI, media and entertainment, franchising, and an elected officials roundtable.
Story Stroll at Locust Grove City Hall 🕐 10:00am–2:00pm · Families Follow yard signs placed around Locust Grove City Hall and enjoy a picture book page by page as you stroll with your family. A sweet outdoor literacy activity.
Henry County Chamber: March Business After Hours 📍 Oak Grove Vista Apartments, 1310 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough 🕐 5:30pm–7:00pm · Free · Registration required Mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections with Henry County's business community.
Book Pong Playing Session 🕐 7:00pm · Free Book Club with a twist. A unique club where each meeting alternates between playing sessions and discussions. Story on the Square · 19 Griffin St, McDonough
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Ribbon Cutting — Honeybee Pediatrics 📍 915 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge 🕐 12:00pm–1:00pm · Free A new pediatric practice opens its doors in Henry County. Come welcome them to the community.
Easter Photos with the Easter Bunny 📍 Tanger Outlet Center, Suite 218, 1000 Tanger Drive, Locust Grove 🕐 1:00pm–6:00pm · Free
Lovejoy Food Truck Park 📍 Lovejoy City Garden, Downtown Lovejoy 🕐 6:00pm–8:00pm · Free entry · Free parking Great food trucks in a fun outdoor setting. A perfect Friday night out for the whole family.
Mackie Creek Band — Southern Roots Tavern 📍 Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery, 15 Griffin St, McDonough 🕐 8:00pm–11:00pm · $13–$97
Bad Dad Joke of the Day 🤣
Why doesn’t the sun need to go to college?
Because it already has millions of degrees🤣
That’s your Eagle Eye look at what’s happening around Henry County today.
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And don’t forget to check your inbox tomorrow morning for The Weekend Eye, where we’ll round up some events and ideas to help you make the most of the weekend.
See you then. 👁️