Eagle Eye Digest · Henry County, GA
The Weekend Eye 🦅
Your guide to Henry County this weekend
Happy May, Henry County. 🌿 This weekend brings a lot — the final days of the Spring Georgia State Fair, the Mayor's first community table talk, Kids Fishing Day at Cubihatcha, a pet blessing, the HCLS book sale, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and two concerts close to home that are genuinely worth the drive. Whether you're staying put or going a little further, there's something worth your weekend.
🎡 Weekend Spotlight · Final Weekend
All Weekend · Hampton · Last Chance
This is it — the final weekend of the Spring Georgia State Fair. Wild Wheels Thrill Arena, Dino Adventures, carnival rides, and all the chaos a good weekend can hold. After Sunday it's gone until next year. Don't let it slip by.
📍 EchoPark Speedway · Hampton
🎡 Fri 4–11 PM
🎡 Sat 12–11 PM
🎡 Sun 12–10 PM
🎟️ georgiastatefair.com
Events
What's Happening This Weekend
Friday, May 1
Mayor Kamali "Kam" Varner launches a new monthly community discussion series. Come with your questions, concerns, and ideas. This is the first one — showing up matters.
Hampton is doing Cinco de Mayo their own way — on Uno de Mayo. Come celebrate early and local. Details on Facebook.
McDonough
Heritage Senior Center's 4th Annual Spring Fling — an evening of fun, fellowship, and celebration open to the whole community.
McDonough
The biggest Jayco sale of the year — $0 down deals, all inventory marked down, factory reps on-site. Free food, drinks, and games.
McDonough
Henry County Library System's semi-annual book sale — gently used books, DVDs, and more at rock-bottom prices. The basement fills up fast. Get there early, bring cash, and leave room in your bag.
Saturday, May 2
🎣 Family Spotlight · 5th Annual · Free
Locust Grove · Ages 3–17 · Walk-ins Welcome
One of Henry County's best family mornings of the year. Pre-registration is closed but walk-ins welcome as space allows. Bring chairs, bait, and tackle. Prizes across three age groups. Lunch sponsored by Chick-fil-A. Get there early — check-in opens at 6:30 AM. 📞 678-583-3930
📍 100 Collins Rd, Locust Grove
🕐 Check-in 6:30 AM · Fishing 7:00 AM
🏆 Weigh-in through 11 AM · Lunch 11:30 AM
💵 Free
🐾 Community Spotlight · Family & Pet Friendly
McDonough · Free · All Animals Welcome
Bring your pet — on a leash or in a carrier — to McDonough First United Methodist Church for blessings, vendor booths, food, and live music. One of those events that's impossible not to smile at. All animals welcome.
📍 59 Mason St, McDonough
🕐 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💵 Free
Last chance for $0 down deals on all Jayco inventory. Factory reps, free food, drinks, and games.
Live cigar rolling by Soul Roller — a premium cigar brand bringing elevated conversation, great company, and pure vibes to McDonough Saturday night. Da Ugandan Nightmare in the building. The J Reeves Collection on deck. This ain't just a smoke — it's a movement.
Sunday, May 3
Last day to light your home red in tribute to America's fallen fire heroes. Share your light at #LightTheNight2026.
Beyond the County Line
⭐ Worth the Trip
Friday Night, May 1
🎵 Concert Spotlight · ⭐ Worth the Trip · Friday May 1
Arena at Southlake · Morrow · 7:00 PM · From $171
After nearly ten years away, Floetry — Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie "The Floacist" Stewart — return for their first national tour together since 2016. Joined by Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses. A rare, soul-forward night right in the metro area at the brand-new Arena at Southlake — just minutes from Henry County.
📍 1300 Southlake Circle, Morrow
🕐 Friday, May 1 · 7:00 PM
🎟️ From $171 · tickpick.com
Saturday Night, May 2
🎸 Concert Spotlight · ⭐ Worth the Trip · Saturday May 2
State Farm Arena · Atlanta · 7:30 PM · From $71
The Boss brings the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour to Atlanta — his first North American run since 2024. Widely regarded as the greatest live act in rock history. Tickets starting at $71 make this a realistic bucket-list night.
📍 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta
🕐 Saturday, May 2 · 7:30 PM
🎟️ From $71 · livenation.com
Also Worth the Drive
🎬 Atlanta Film Festival — Final Weekend Worth the Trip
Atlanta
One of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying film festivals in the country, now in its 50th year. Last chance for screenings and filmmaker Q&As.
🎭 May-Retta Daze Worth the Trip
Marietta
Annual arts, crafts, and music festival at the Historic Marietta Square. Handmade goods, live acoustic music, festival food, and a Hat Parade on Saturday at 11:30 AM. Completely free and great for families.
🎷 Jazz Under the Stars — Kenny Lattimore Worth the Trip
Atlanta
A free outdoor jazz concert on the lawn at Clark Atlanta University featuring Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist Kenny Lattimore. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a warm Saturday evening under the sky. This one is a gift.
Dining
Where to Eat This Weekend
These are not reviews. Information sourced from official restaurant websites and public listings. Always call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
🍖 Chef Spotlight · McDonough
Four-Time James Beard Award Semifinalist
Chef Todd Richards brings an upscale grill room and barbecue concept to McDonough — Soul and Southern food traditions meet composed plates. Hot Honey & Pineapple Glazed Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Chicken Wings with Red Velvet Waffle, weekly-changing Gulf oysters, curated cocktails, and a 20-varietal wine list.
McDonough
Chef-driven fresh seafood and prime cuts. Char-grilled octopus, crab-stuffed portobello, jumbo shrimp in garlic butter, and a lamb burger on brioche with goat cheese and pickled red onion.
Locust Grove
Food Network-featured Chef Paul Lewis. Collard green egg rolls, catfish over pepper jack grits, blackened shrimp, savory crepes, and specialty cinnamon rolls. Everything made fresh daily.
Hampton
Specialty food market and cafe in historic downtown Hampton. Fresh daily soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps with locally sourced ingredients.
Stockbridge
A Stockbridge institution for over 20 years. Chicken Marsala, Shrimp Scampi, and a Seafood Bisque loaded with crab, shrimp, scallops, and mussels.
McDonough
Independent breakfast and brunch with American-Mexican fusion. Breakfast skillets with carne asada, breakfast tacos with chorizo, chilaquiles, creative pancakes, fajitas, and Mexican soups.
McDonough
The first Henry County location of the award-winning daytime cafe. Fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch made to order. Join the waitlist online before you go — it fills up fast on weekends.
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Have a great weekend, Henry County.
We'll be back Monday morning.
We'll be back Monday morning.
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The Weekend Eye is published by Eagle Eye Digest. Event details sourced from public listings — always verify times and admission directly with organizers before attending.