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| ISSUE# 105 | MONDAY, July 6, 2026 | HENRY COUNTY GA |
Good morning, Henry County. Welcome back from the long weekend.
We're back with a full week ahead.
If you're in Southeast Henry County, the Water Authority has issued an official Boil Water Advisory. Details are inside.
Henry County is getting its first-ever bus route that connects McDonough and Stockbridge, and it’s free for the first month.
McDonough residents, the way you get rid of big stuff changes today. A speed blitz hits I-75 next week, so consider this your warning.
One more thing before you scroll. This Friday downtown Stockbridge launches its own version of NPR's Tiny Desk. It’s free, live, and right outside. And since nobody asked but everyone needed to know, today is National Fried Chicken Day. Check which national chains are offering deals.
Now let's get into it. 🦅👁️
The Tiny Tent Concert Series: Stockbridge
Think NPR's Tiny Desk, but under the summer sky in downtown Stockbridge. Stockbridge Main Street is launching its Tiny Tent Concert Series this Friday, July 10, and it's completely FREE. Reserve your ticket and bring a lawn chair. The series runs every Friday through September 19.
📍 130 MLK King, Sr. Heritage Trail, Stockbridge, GA 30281
📅 Friday July 10, 2026
🕕 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🎟️ Free — reserve your ticket
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Southeast Henry County. Check If Your Address Is Affected
HENRY COUNTY — The Henry County Water Authority issued a Boil Water Advisory at 1 a.m. this morning for customers south of Turner Church Road, Honey Creek Road, and Snapping Shoals Road, and east of I-75. McDonough and most of Locust Grove are excluded, but several Locust Grove neighborhoods are included: Grove Park, Copperfield, Berkley Lake, Bridle Creek, Brighton, Amber Ridge, Coulter Woods, and Bunn Farm.
Boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and preparing baby formula for at least one minute until further notice.
📞 Questions: (770) 957-6659
🗺️ Check the map to see if your address is affected →
📋 Full advisory at HCWA →
Henry County Is Getting Its Own Bus Route. And It Connects the Dots
HENRY COUNTY — Henry Connect Route 1 launches July 13 with 58 stops linking downtown McDonough, Piedmont Henry Hospital, and downtown Stockbridge.
It's an $850,000 investment projected to serve 8,700 riders a year, and for the first month, rides are free. Two ribbon cuttings happen Tuesday, July 7, first at McDonough Square at 1 p.m. then at the VyStar Amphitheater in Stockbridge at 2:45 p.m. Here's everything you need to know before you ride →
McDonough Just Changed How You Get Rid of Big Stuff. Here's the New System
MCDONOUGH — Starting today, McDonough residents have two ways to dump large items like furniture and appliances. Drop them off at 560 Macon Street on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, or schedule a pickup on your regular trash day by calling City Hall first.
Construction debris and hazardous waste are not accepted either way.Call (770) 957-3915 or get the full details here →
Henry County Drivers, Slow Down. Operation Southern Slow Down Starts Next Week
HENRY COUNTY - Georgia law enforcement is joining four other southeastern states for Operation Southern Slow Down, a week-long speed blitz running July 13 to 18 on interstates and major highways.
Last year, Georgia issued over 12,500 citations and warnings in a single week, and I-75 through Henry County is exactly the kind of corridor they target. Don't say we didn't warn you →
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EyeQ #12: I found a hidden charge on my AI account, and you might have one too
HENRY COUNTY - I almost missed it! Right in the middle of writing this Eagle Eye issue, a message popped up telling me I was "now using credits." I checked my settings and found I'd spent over $26 above my regular plan this month. Nobody warned me. It just started charging.
Here's the tip. Most AI chat apps, like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity, charge one flat fee, usually around $20 a month. But once you use up what that fee covers, some apps switch you to pay-as-you-go. Every word typed and every word the AI sends back starts costing more automatically, with no forewarning.
Here's how to check your own account.
Open your AI app on a computer, not your phone.
Find "Settings," then look for "Usage" or "Billing."
Look for a toggle called "Extra Usage" or "Usage Credits."
Check if there's a spending limit set. Mine said "Unlimited."
If you don't want surprise charges, turn the toggle off or set a real dollar limit.
This matters because most of us signed up for one flat bill. Finding a second one hiding underneath it feels sneaky, especially when these extra fees are rarely mentioned anywhere.
Try this today: Open your settings and just look. If you find something like I did, you get to decide what happens next instead of your card deciding for you!
Glossary: Usage Credits
The money you get charged once your flat monthly fee runs out. Every word you type and every word the AI sends back gets counted, kind of like a taxi meter that starts running the second your free ride ends. That per-word counting unit is called a "token," but you'll just see it show up as dollars spent.
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MONDAY, JULY 6
Monday Night Cruise · 📍 Summit Racing, 20 King Mill Rd, McDonough · 🕐 6–8PM · FREE · Weekly themed cruise-in — check Summit Racing's social for this week's vehicle category.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Acrylic Paint Along for Adults: Create your own work of art · 📍 Fortson Public Library, 61 Lawrenceville St., Hampton · 🗓 Tuesday, July 7 · 🕐 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM · FREE · Spend the afternoon learning acrylic painting techniques in a relaxed, beginner friendly class designed especially for adults.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Hungry AF — Grand Opening: Everyone Eats Free · 📍 3580 Hwy 138 SE, Stockbridge · 🗓 Wednesday, July 8 · FREE — opening day only · Hungry AF is bringing its metro Atlanta comfort food concept to Stockbridge — and they're feeding the whole community on opening day. No better reason to show up on a Wednesday.
McDonough College Fair: Explore colleges, universities, and career resources · 📍 McDonough Public Library, 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough · 🕐 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM · FREE · Meet admissions representatives and learn about educational opportunities whether you're planning for college, graduate school, or a career change.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Tuned Up Thursday — Karaoke Night · 📍 1942 On The Square, 30B Keys Ferry St, McDonough · 🕐 8PM · Every Thursday · Grab the mic or just grab a drink.
📅 FRIDAY, JULY 10
Tiny Tent Concerts — Week 1 · 📍 130 M.L.K. Senior Heritage Trail, Stockbridge · FREE — reservation required · Live street performances from local bands in the heart of Downtown Stockbridge — runs weekly through August 14. Frequent attendees earn rewards through Stockbridge Main Street's loyalty program. ⚠️ Pull exact time and direct reservation link from stockbridgega.org before publishing.
Sweet Magnolia Farmstead — Sunset U-Pick · 📍 141 Austin Dr, McDonough (Ola area) · 🕐 6:30–8:30PM · Tickets via website · U-pick flowers at golden hour with a free ice cream sundae — book ahead, this fills up. 📞 (678) 618-7289
Nookie — Limp Bizkit Tribute + Suffer — Staind Tribute · 📍 Southern Roots Tavern, 15 Griffin St, McDonough · 🕐 8:30PM–11PM · Doors 6PM · $23–$161 · Two of the biggest alt-rock names of the late 90s on one stage — if you know the words to Break Stuff and It's Been Awhile, this Friday is for you.
Friday Nights with DJ Jada Byrd · 📍 1942 On The Square, 3B Keys Ferry St, McDonough · 🕐 7PM · Every Friday · Good music and good vibes on the Square.
📅 SATURDAY, JULY 11
Stuff the Bus — School Supply Drive · 🕐 10AM–1PM · FREE — donations welcome · Drop-off locations: Stockbridge Community Church (4401 GA-155 N) · Glen Haven Baptist Church (345 East Lake Rd, McDonough) · Eagles Landing Country Club (100 Eagles Landing Way, Stockbridge) · Locust Grove City Hall (3644 Hwy 42 S) · Hosted by the Henry County Public Schools Foundation. 📞 770-957-3945 · ✉️ [email protected]
JP Moseley Park Playground — Ribbon Cutting · 📍 JP Moseley Recreation Center, 1041 Millers Mill Rd, Stockbridge · 🕐 12PM · FREE · Henry County Parks & Rec officially opens the newly renovated JP Moseley Park Playground.
NASCAR — Focused Health 250 · 📍 EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton · 🕐 Day racing · O'Reilly Auto Parts Series — Race Day 1 of the NASCAR weekend at Henry County's own track.
Big Green Tractor — Tribute to Jason Aldean · 📍 Southern Roots Tavern, 15 Griffin St, McDonough · 🕐 9PM–11PM · Doors 6PM · $18–$129 · Every Jason Aldean hit live on stage at Southern Roots — a country night to close out Race Day Saturday.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Quaker State 400 — NASCAR Cup Series · 📍 EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton · 400 miles of NASCAR Cup Series racing right in Henry County. Tim Dugger headlines the Fan Zone pre-race concert.
Free Guided Nature Hike · 📍 Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center, 3787 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest · 🕐 8–10:30AM · FREE · ~25 min from McDonough (Close to Home)
MONDAY, JULY 13
Monday Night Cruise · 📍 Summit Racing, 20 King Mill Rd, McDonough · 🕐 6–8PM · FREE
Volleyball Development Camp — Session 2 · 📍 JP Moseley Recreation Center, 1041 Millers Mill Rd, Stockbridge · Ages 8–14 · $85/session · Runs July 13–16. Register at
Which of these are you most likely to spend money on this summer?
Bad Dad Joke of the Day 🤣
Why don't oysters share their pearls?
Because they're shellfish 🤣
That's your Monday, Henry County.
Lots moving this week. A new bus route. A speed blitz comin', and this Friday, downtown Stockbridge has something special waiting for you.
Got a tip or a story we should know about? Send us a note at [email protected]. We read every one.
Stay sharp, stay local. The Eagle Eye Digest 🦅👁️