Eagle Eye Digest Presents
The Weekend Eye
Your Henry County Weekend Guide · Every Friday
Spring Break ends this weekend. Make it one worth talking about. Here's everything happening in Henry County — and just beyond — Friday through Sunday. 🦅
Friday
April 10, 2026
Hosted by the Henry County Fire Department — Learn to recognize drowning risks and build water safety confidence before pool season opens. All materials provided.
Free · Adults
The Henry County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of D.R. Horton Realty of Georgia. A great opportunity to connect with local business leaders and learn about new development in our community.
Free
Hosted by Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt. Instruction by JP with YK Line Dancers. All ages welcome. Free parking while space permits. BYOF — Bring Your Own Fan. No sandals for safety. Contact Rosalynd Rawls at rrawls@stockbridgega.org or 678-833-3348.
Free · All Ages
Mayor Jayden Williams — First 100 Days Live Remarks
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams marks 100 days in office with live remarks on accountability, progress, and vision for the city's future. Stream live at @jaydenwilliamsga on Facebook. #AllInForStockbridge
Free · Streaming
It's National Poetry Month! Stop by the Locust Grove Library anytime today and explore different poetry activities set up throughout the space. No registration needed — just drop in and let the words find you.
Free · All Ages · Drop-In
Learn basic Spanish in a relaxed, supportive class for adults. Perfect for beginners or those brushing up on the basics. Practice, build confidence, and enjoy the journey. all in a welcoming community setting.
Free · Adults
Saturday
April 11, 2026
The second Saturday farmers market is back for the season. Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and that distinctive Locust Grove charm. Runs every second Saturday, April through October.
Free
Goat yoga is back. and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Beginner-friendly yoga with pygmy goats roaming freely around you at Heritage Park. Register in advance at hcprd.org before spots fill up.
$40 · Register at hcprd.org
Kids get up close with big trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy equipment in this spring family event at Tanger Outlets. Hands-on, educational, and guaranteed to make a great Saturday morning for little ones.
Free · Family
Six hours of praise and worship with live music, spoken word, performances, and community vendors in the heart of Locust Grove. A beautiful Saturday afternoon in the park for the whole family.
Free
Roll in or just watch. Vendors on site, cars and trucks on display, and it all benefits HavenHouse. If you're entering, the fee is $25. Come out and support a great local cause.
$25 entry · Free for observers
Conyers Book Festival. Day 1 Worth the Trip
Day 1 of a two-day literary celebration with 120+ authors including Danielle Allen, Beverly Jenkins, and Victoria Christopher Murray. Food trucks, vendors, live music, poetry, and a kids corner. About 20 minutes from McDonough. worth every mile for book lovers.
Free
Saturday Spotlight
Family · Hampton · EchoPark Speedway
Monster Jam Is Coming to Your Backyard
Here's the thing about Monster Jam at EchoPark Speedway — this isn't Atlanta. This is Hampton. This is your neighborhood. Twelve-thousand-pound trucks driven by world-class drivers, flying through the air, doing the impossible on a dirt track five minutes from where you live. Saturday's show features Grave Digger driven by Adam Anderson, Sparkle Smash, JCB DIGatron, and more competing in Racing, Skills, and everyone's favorite. Freestyle. Want to go deeper? Add a Pit Party Pass and get up close with the trucks before the show starts at 12:30 PM. Children two and under get in free on a parent's lap. Tickets start at $25 on Ticketmaster — This is the one.
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Saturday Night Worth the Trip. Fayetteville, GA
Earthquake. Sommore. Lavell Crawford. Don DC Curry. All four on one stage at the brand new Trilith Live in Fayetteville. about 25 minutes from McDonough. This is a proper Saturday night out. Trilith Live is one of the most beautiful new venues in Georgia, and this is part of their grand opening season. If you're looking for the grown-up option this weekend, this is it.
Sunday
April 12, 2026
Missed Saturday? Sunday's your second shot. The show starts at 3:00 PM with the Pit Party opening at 10:30 AM. Same trucks, same world-class drivers competing for the Stadium Championship Series East title. Tickets from $25.
Tickets from $25
Conyers Book Festival. Day 2 Worth the Trip
Final day of the festival. Two days, 120+ authors, food trucks, live music, and poetry. If you didn't make it Saturday, Sunday is your last chance. Grab your book haul and make a morning of it.
Free
🍳 Where to Eat This Weekend
Henry County Brunch Guide
Five spots worth the table. verified ratings, local picks
Chef Paul Lewis spent 20 years as an Army veteran before trading his uniform for a chef's coat. and the result is the best breakfast in Locust Grove by a comfortable margin. He's been featured on the Food Network, and once you try the Colossal Cinnamon Roll, the Collard Green Egg Rolls, or the Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles, you'll understand why. Hidden in a small strip near Tanger Outlets, Southern Fusion Dining is the kind of spot that regulars quietly keep to themselves. Consider yourself in the know.
The first Henry County location of this award-winning brunch chain landed on Jodeco Road and immediately earned a loyal following. 1,400 Google reviews strong. Everything is made fresh that morning, no shortcuts. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, and fresh juice bar are the moves. Join the waitlist from the app before you leave the house.
Leo's is the one locals always point to first. Family-owned, open before sunrise, and consistently the most beloved breakfast spot in Henry County on Yelp's rankings. The Davinci Burrito and Farmers Eggs Benedict are what your Saturday morning was made for. Note: Leo's is moving soon to a bigger location near McDonough Square. this classic spot is worth visiting now before the whole county finds out.
Cafe Del Cielo New
The hottest new breakfast spot in McDonough is already sitting at the top of Yelp's local rankings. Cafe Del Cielo is a Tex-Mex breakfast and brunch destination with 10 different breakfast taco varieties, chilaquiles, carne asada skillets, a Dutch Baby pancake (a rare Georgia appearance), and house-made jalapeño crema that goes on everything. Bold flavors, big portions, 96/100 health score. This is where the city's breakfast scene is heading.
Near the Square and no-frills in the best possible way. Gritz is the old-school Southern diner pick. Western Omelettes, Fried Green Tomatoes, Biscuits and Gravy, Cube Steak daily specials at prices that make you feel good about your choices. Generous portions, a home-like atmosphere, and the kind of spot that's been quietly doing it right for years.