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Good morning, Henry County!
There’s a lot to unpack this morning. State lawmakers are asking Governor Kemp to step into the Stockbridge mayor investigation, McDonough homeowners are getting some welcome news on the city’s tax rate, and a remarkable Revolutionary War discovery has a connection to Henry County you probably never knew about.
Plus, we found a $5 Paint & Sip, the Water Authority is opening its doors to answer your questions, and plenty is happening around the county this week.
Coffee poured? Let’s get into it. 🦅👁️
Paint & Sip at Chick-fil-A McDonough
MCDONOUGH — Yes, you read that right. Chick-fil-A in McDonough is hosting a Paint and Sip night, and the signature drink is a Pineapple Dragonfruit lemonade. Grab your canvas, your nuggets, and your people for a fun, low-key creative night out. At $5 a person, this might be the best deal in Henry County this week.
📅 6 to 8 p.m.
📍 Chick-fil-A McDonough
💵 $5 per person
🎟️ Get tickets on Eventbrite →
Georgia Lawmakers Just Asked Governor Kemp to Investigate Stockbridge's Mayor
STOCKBRIDGE — We'll be honest, this isn't a story we enjoy running. But it's become the biggest story in Henry County right now, and you deserve to know what's happening. Five Georgia legislators sent a letter to Governor Kemp on August 13 asking for a state investigation into Mayor Jayden Williams, citing unauthorized use of city purchasing cards and gasoline purchases using municipal funds. The GBI is aware but hasn't been asked to investigate yet. Williams had no comment.
Why it matters: When five Georgia lawmakers write directly to the governor, the stakes have changed. The public hearing is Saturday, August 22. The Eagle Eye Digest will be there. Full story at Atlanta News First →
Good News for McDonough Homeowners. Your Property Tax Rate Isn't Going Up
MCDONOUGH — The McDonough City Council voted 5-0 on August 10 to maintain the city's property tax millage rate at 3.033 mills for another year. At this rate, the owner of a home with a fair market value of $100,000 would pay $121.32 in city property taxes. Taxes are due to the Henry County Tax Commissioner's Office on or before November 15, 2026.
Why it matters: With the cost of living rising across Henry County, keeping the tax rate flat is a meaningful decision for McDonough homeowners. Your city bill stays the same this year. Full story at Henry Herald →
Henry County Is Keeping a 242-Year-Old Secret
HENRY COUNTY — When Army Corps workers dredging Savannah Harbor discovered Revolutionary War cannons buried in the mud, the artifacts that came out of them ended up in Henry County. Rachel Black, Georgia's state archaeologist based here in Henry County, is now the keeper of a 242-year-old powder cartridge paper found packed inside one of the cannons — perfectly preserved after sitting underwater since the Siege of Savannah in 1779. "This is a once-in-a-career find," Black told WSB-TV. "I can't believe this is so intact." The cannons date back to when the Royal Navy scuttled its own ships to block the French fleet from attacking Savannah. The artifacts will go on public display for the first time in October at Fort Morris State Historic Site in Liberty County.
Why it matters: Henry County is home to the person responsible for preserving some of the most significant Revolutionary War artifacts ever found in Georgia. That's worth knowing about. Full story at WSB-TV →
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Henry County Water Authority Is Opening Its Doors This Thursday
HENRY COUNTY — After this summer's boil water advisory left Southeast Henry County residents with questions, the Henry County Water Authority is inviting the public in for answers. HCWA is hosting a free public information meeting this Thursday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tussahaw Water Treatment Plant in Jackson. The agenda covers tap water safety, water quality testing, common causes of water discoloration, emergency response protocols, and long-range capital improvement plans. A tour of the plant wraps up the evening.
Why it matters: This is a rare chance to see exactly how your drinking water is treated and ask the people responsible for it your questions directly.
📅 Thursday August 20 · 6 to 8 p.m.
📍 Tussahaw Water Treatment Plant · 199 Preservation Drive, Jackson, GA
📞 Tara Brown · (770) 957-6659 · [email protected]
🆓 Free and open to the public Learn more at HCWA →
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Tuesday, August 18
Adult Creative Writing – Afternoon Class · 📍 McDonough Public Library, Gary Barham Community Studio · 🕐 1–2pm · FREE
Grief and Growth · 📍 Locust Grove Public Library · 🕐 1–2pm · FREE
Fortson's Cookbook Club – Summer's Last Bite · 📍 Fortson Public Library · 🕐 2:30–3:30pm · FREE
Fanfiction Club · 📍 Cochran Public Library · 🕐 4–5pm · FREE
YA Book Club – Summer Reading Wrap Up · 📍 McDonough Public Library, Gary Barham Community Studio · 🕐 4–5pm · FREE
Teen Crochet Time · 📍 Locust Grove Public Library · 🕐 4–5pm · FREE
Wednesday, August 19
Book Chat – The Women by Kristin Hannah · 📍 McDonough Public Library, Study Room 3 · 🕐 1–2pm · FREE
Adult Computer Class for Seniors · 📍 Cochran Public Library · 🕐 3–4pm · FREE
Anime & Manga Hangout · 📍 McDonough Public Library, Gary Barham Community Studio · 🕐 4:30–5:30pm · FREE
LOL Wednesday Comedy Night · 📍 Jamilla's Events, McDonough · 🕐 Doors 7pm, show 8pm · $15/$20 (no source URL available)
Thursday, August 20
Computer Class – Basic Computer Skills · 📍 Fortson Public Library · 🕐 1–2pm · FREE
Chick-fil-A Paint & Sip (Pineapple Dragonfruit) · 📍 Chick-fil-A McDonough · 🕐 6–8pm · $5/person · Tickets: Eventbrite
Noiseless Novels · 📍 Locust Grove Public Library · 🕐 6–7pm · FREE
Unearth the Story: Mud, Mysteries & Hidden Clues · 📍 McDonough Public Library · 🕐 6:30–7:30pm · FREE
Henry County Water Authority Public Information Meeting · 📍 Tussahaw Water Treatment Plant, 199 Preservation Drive, Jackson · 📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 🕐 6–8pm · FREE, open to the public
Friday, August 21
Tech Help @ Heritage Senior Center · 📍 Heritage Senior Center, McDonough · 🕐 1–2:30pm · FREE
Tween Science – Mohs Hardness Scale · 📍 Locust Grove Public Library · 🕐 4:30–5:30pm · FREE
Fridays on the Lawn (Season Finale) · 📍 Locust Grove City Hall · 🕐 7–9pm · FREE
Sip & Clip — Sweet Magnolia Farmstead · 📍 Sweet Magnolia Farmstead · 🕐 6:30–8:30pm · $40/ticket (no standalone URL — ticket link attached to their Facebook post)
Saturday, August 22
5th Anniversary Golf Tournament · 📍 Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club, Hampton · 🕐 7:30am–5pm
PINK LACES Community Walk/Run · 📍 Alexander Park West, McDonough · 🕐 8–9am · FREE · psialphaomega.org
Introduction to Archery · 📍 Panola Mountain State Park · 🕐 1–2pm or 2:30–3:30pm · $20/person
Chris Tucker and Friends Concert · 📍 VyStar Amphitheater, Stockbridge · 🕐 8–11pm · Ticketed
Sunday, August 23
Will Writing Party — AAA Probate Resources · 📍 Location not listed · 🕐 Time not listed ·
Monday, August 24
Adult Writer's Lab – Creative Writing Workspace · 📍 Cochran Public Library · 🕐 6–7pm · FREE
Tuesday, August 25
Toddler Storytime · 📍 Cochran Public Library · 🕐 11–11:30am · FREE
Tween Tuesday – DIY Mini Book Charms · 📍 Fortson Public Library · 🕐 3:30–5pm · FREE
STEM Tween Lego Challenges · 📍 Cochran Public Library · 🕐 4–5pm · FREE
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That’s your Tuesday, Henry County.
A Revolutionary War mystery, a developing story at Stockbridge City Hall, and a little good news for McDonough homeowners. Not bad for a Tuesday.
We’ll be back Friday with more local stories, plus The Weekend Eye to help you figure out where to go and what to do.
Have a tip or story we should know about? Send it to [email protected].
Stay sharp, stay local. The Eagle Eye Digest 🦅👁️