| ISSUE# 030 | FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 | HENRY COUNTY GA |
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☕ Good morning, Henry County
It’s Friday, and you can feel it. The energy’s a little lighter, the plans are starting to form, and if you’re already thinking about the weekend, The Weekend Eye is your go to guide for what’s happening around Henry County. Look out for it in your inbox later this morning.
Today’s issue is a mix of what’s coming, what’s impacting us right now, and what everyone’s about to be talking about. From major growth in Stockbridge to a statewide health update, plus a little hometown pride as baseball season officially kicks off.
We’re also keeping an eye on record-high temperatures expected in the area today, and sharing a heartbreaking update on a story where a child lost their life in a McDonough townhouse fire.
🌤️ WEATHER
👁️ MORNING EYE OPENER | LOCAL NEWS
Child Dies After Townhome Fire Near McDonough
MCDONOUGH - A child has died after being trapped inside a bedroom during a townhome fire on Labonte Parkway near McDonough yesterday. Firefighters were able to rescue the child and transport them to the hospital, but the child later died, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.b Read more at WSB-TV
1,400 Homes Could Be Coming Near I-75 in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE - A major new development could bring more than 1,400 homes to Stockbridge near the I-75 split, adding to the rapid growth already happening across Henry County. The proposal is expected to spark conversations around traffic, schools, and infrastructure as the area continues to attract new residents. Read more at Hoodline
Georgia Hit by One of Its Worst Flu Seasons in Years
GEORGIA - Georgia is seeing one of its deadliest flu seasons in years, with cases surging and emergency rooms across metro Atlanta filling up with patients. Health officials say the spike is being driven by a severe strain and low vaccination rates, and warn that the flu is still spreading across the state, including here in Henry County. Read more at Hoodline
Braves Baseball Is Back as Opening Day Kicks Off
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves are officially back, with Opening Day today, marking the start of a new season filled with high expectations and a few early challenges, including key injuries on the pitching staff. Fans across Georgia, including many here in Henry County, can look forward to another season of hometown pride as the Braves aim to bounce back and make a playoff run. Read more at Georgia Public Broadcasting
“No Kings” Demonstration Planned in McDonough This Weekend
MCDONOUGH - A “No Kings” demonstration is planned in McDonough tomorrow as part of a series of events taking place across metro Atlanta and the country. If you plan to be in the area, expect increased activity and possible traffic impacts. Read more at 11Alive
🦅 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
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
Check out the Weekend Eye, which lands in your inbox today, for a full list of weekend happenings.
Bad Dad Joke of the Day 🤣
What kind of shoes do frogs wear?
Open toad.🤣
That’s your Friday morning rundown. Enjoy your weekend, get out and explore everything Henry County has to offer, and if you haven’t opened the Weekend Eye yet, do yourself a favor and check your inbox.
The Walker Grove grand opening is tomorrow, the McDonough Square is calling, and there’s plenty of good stuff waiting for you.
We’ll be back in your inbox bright and early Monday morning. Until then, Henry County, go enjoy your Friday!