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📰 Saturday News Roundup: Henry County & Beyond! Happy Saturday, Henry County! 👋 It’s been a busy week across our communities! From major development decisions and new neighborhoods to local celebrations and big investments across Georgia, here’s a recap of some of the stories making headlines. 🏆 First, a little friendly competition! The final round of the Best Mexican Restaurant in Henry County contest kicks off today at 11 AM! The top 10 restaurants will compete for the title, with voting open through October 31. The winner will be revealed November 1. Remember, only votes submitted through the official poll count! ⸻ 🏡 HENRY COUNTY HEADLINES 📍 Hampton: Proposed Data Center Rejected A major development proposal has come to a halt in Hampton. On October 13, the Hampton City Council unanimously voted against moving forward with a proposed 435-acre annexation involving Calvin Center. The council also denied rezoning requests and variances associated with a proposed data center campus. Community concerns and jurisdictional complications played significant roles in the decision. 📍 McDonough: New Homes & Community Events 🏠 King Oaks Community Opens Homebuilder Lennar celebrated the grand opening of King Oaks on October 22. The new master-planned neighborhood offers eight home designs ranging from 2,552 to 3,660 square feet, with three to five bedrooms and starting prices in the upper $400,000s. Residents will have access to a swimming pool, clubhouse, walking trails, parks, and a dog park. The community is zoned for East Lake Elementary, Union Grove Middle, and Union Grove High School. 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Breakfast Announced McDonough will honor local veterans with its annual Veterans Day Breakfast on November 10 at 8 AM. 📍 Hazelhurst House, 77 Sloan Street Registration is required, and seating is limited. 📍 Stockbridge: Big Winnings & New Development 💰 $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold! Someone who purchased a Powerball ticket in Stockbridge is holding a $50,000 winner! The lucky ticket was sold at Chevron Food Mart on Fairview Road for the October 19 drawing. It matched four white balls and the Powerball. The winner’s identity has not been publicly released. 🏘️ Patillo Manor Celebrates Grand Opening Stockbridge welcomed another residential development on October 21. Patillo Manor, located at 105 Patillo Manor Way, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The community features four- and five-bedroom homes, including ranch and two-story designs, with prices starting in the $500,000s. 📍 Locust Grove: Education & Halloween Fun 🌿 Nearly 3,000 Students Explore Outdoor Science The Cubihatcha Kids program recently concluded what organizers described as its most successful year in its 24-year history. A total of 2,936 third-grade students from 28 Henry County elementary schools participated in outdoor educational activities at the Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center. 🎃 Halloween Fun at Noah’s Ark! Looking for something to do today? Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary is hosting its second annual Beary Scary Sanctuary Halloween celebration. Activities include costume fun, pumpkin decorating, bears bobbing for apples, and food trucks. 📍 712 L.G. Griffin Road, Locust Grove 🎟️ Admission: $15 ⸻ 🍑 BIG NEWS ACROSS GEORGIA 🗳️ Early Voting Draws Strong Turnout Georgia voters are heading to the polls in large numbers. As of October 23, approximately 1.39 million ballots had been cast, representing roughly 12% more participation than the comparable point in 2022. Early voting continues through October 30, with Election Day scheduled for November 3. 🏭 Mitsubishi Power Announces $490 Million Expansion Mitsubishi Power announced plans to expand its Savannah Machinery Works operations in Chatham County. The investment is expected to create more than 220 jobs. 🚌 Blue Bird Invests $300 Million in Fort Valley School bus manufacturer Blue Bird announced a major investment in a new Peach County facility. The project is expected to create approximately 375 jobs over the next three years. ⸻ 💬 LET’S HEAR FROM HENRY COUNTY! There’s a lot happening in our communities, and we want to hear your thoughts! Which story stood out to you the most? Are you excited about the new developments, concerned about growth, or interested in something else happening around the county? 👇 Share your thoughts in the comments! Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay local. UQonnect — Your Community. Your Connections. 💜 🌐 www.uqonnect.com #HenryCountyGA #McDonoughGA #StockbridgeGA #LocustGroveGA #HamptonGA #GeorgiaNews #HenryCountyNews #UQonnect #CommunityNews