| ISSUE# 026 | MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 | HENRY COUNTY GA |
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Good morning, Henry County!
Spring is officially here, and this morning's issue is packed. Here's what we're covering today:
⛽ Georgia suspends the gas tax, and Henry County drivers will feel it at the pump
🌿 Pollen season is here, and your sinuses already know it!
👑 A Locust Grove teen is headed to Las Vegas to compete for a national crown
🏛️ McDonough's mayor is coming to your neighborhood. Here's how to show up and be heard
Let's get into it!
🌤️ WEATHER
👁️ MORNING EYE OPENER | LOCAL NEWS
⛽ Fill Up Now: Georgia Suspends the Gas Tax and Henry County Drivers Will Feel It
HENRY COUNTY -Some relief is on the way at the pump. Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills Friday aimed at putting money back in the pockets of Georgians, including a 60-day suspension of the state's motor fuel tax as fuel prices climb amid rising tensions involving Iran. Here's what it means for Henry County drivers. The plan could save drivers about 33 to 34 cents per gallon, which could mean about $10 less per fill-up. FOX 5 Atlanta
🌿 The Yellow Dust Is Here: What Henry County Needs to Know About Spring Allergy Season
HENRY COUNTY- If your eyes have been watering and your nose won't quit, it's not just you. Pollen season typically peaks between late March and mid-April, and right now we're heading straight into the thick of it. Oak, pine, and birch trees are among the biggest contributors to spring pollen counts in the region, and mild winter combined with sudden warming trends means trees can begin releasing pollen far earlier than people expect. Henry County is squarely in the suburban tree canopy zone, so the yellow dust coating your car isn't going away anytime soon. Read more at 11Alive.com
👑 Locust Grove Teen Beauty Queen Headed to Las Vegas to Represent Georgia
LOCUST GROVE- Locust Grove High School student Victoria Mylan Mobley has been crowned United States of America's Teen Georgia 2026, and she's taking more than a crown to the national stage in Las Vegas this March. The 16-year-old is the founder of Girl, Yes You Can!, a youth empowerment initiative that hosts an annual conference for girls ages 8 to 19. Hear her full story at FOX 5 Atlanta
McDonough Mayor Kicks Off Town Hall Series March 31
MCDONOUGH - Mayor Kamali "Kam" Varner is bringing city hall directly to the community with a new series of District Town Hall meetings, and the first one is just around the corner. The District 3 session is scheduled for March 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at McDonough City Hall, 136 Keys Ferry St. It's designed to provide residents with a direct line to the mayor and city officials. Read more at Henry Herald
📅 AN EYE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING | FRIDAY
MONDAY, MARCH 23
Nothing confirmed
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Henry Business Builders 📍 1709 Hwy 20W, McDonough 🕐 9:00am–10:30am · Free · No sign up required Weekly small business networking group. All visitors welcome. Just show up.
True Crime/History is Alive Book Club 🕐 6:00pm · Free · Story on the Square · 19 Griffin St, McDonough
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
Easter Photos with the Easter Bunny 📍 Tanger Outlet Center, Suite 218, 1000 Tanger Drive, Locust Grove 🕐 1:00pm–6:00pm · Free Spring photos with the Easter Bunny presented by Tanger Locust Grove and De'Lace Photography. Running daily through March 29.
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.
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
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 couldn’t the shellfish farmer go for a run?
He pulled a mussel!🤣
That's your Monday morning rundown, Henry County
We'll be back tomorrow with more. Stay sharp, stay local, and have a great week.