Ace Hardware of McDonough is a locally owned and helpful store on Highway 81. The store is big, clean, and well-stocked, offering a convenient shopping experience, especially for those on the eastern or southern end of town. While some note prices are on the higher end and selection can be limited, the excellent and friendly service consistently puts it over the top. Staff are committed to personal service, gladly helping customers find items, offering to assemble products like lawnmowers, and loading purchases into cars. Many customers find it a preferable alternative to larger stores, praising the helpful service that includes phone calls about ready orders and assistance that avoids self-checkout. It is widely considered a great place with the most important goal of helping its neighbors.
