Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings this week, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web between […]
Month: August 2017
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Scammer gains access to computer and steals bank info
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 29 and 30, 2017. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 ZONE […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Jean Drake, 64, of Monroe
Jean Drake, age 64 of Monroe, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The family has chosen cremation and there are no services planned at this time. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. […]
Traffic
Georgia DOT is urging motorists to find alternative commuter options to Atlanta Labor Day weekend
ATLANTA – To ease traffic congestion statewide during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation has suspended interstate highway construction-related lane closures. With the convergence of events happening in the downtown area beginning Friday and […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Mary Zerline Roberts, 86, of Monroe
Mary Zerline Roberts, age 86, of Monroe, died on August 27, 2017. She was born in Atlanta, GA on July 22, 1931, to the late Louise Coker Hogan and the late William David Parnell. She […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Edna E. Atha, 91, of Loganville
Edna E. Atha, age 91 of Loganville, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Bay Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. […]
Business
Panel Steel in Loganville is hiring welders; training offered
Now Hiring! No experience necessary, just a good attitude and work ethic as Panel Steel Inc. (PSI) in Loganville is willing to invest/train applicants how to weld. PSI will also eventually pay for welding certification. […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: WCFR and LFD battle fire on Cannon Farm Road
At 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2017, Walton County Fire Rescue and Loganville Fire Department were currently on the scene of a structure fire at 1249 Cannon Farm Road. “The fire caused heavy damage to […]
Police and Fire
Update: 8 die on Georgia Roads by 6 p.m. on Labor Day during holiday travel
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol report that by 6 p.m. on Labor Day, eight people had died on Georgia Roads during Labor Day travel. The 78-hour Labor Day travel period ends at midnight on Sept. 4, […]
Police and Fire
Former Gwinnett assisted living facility employee charged with theft and exploitation of the elderly
Gwinnett County Police Department Detectives report that they have arrested Paulette Smith, a former employee of Atria Park of Tucker, an assisted living facility, for theft and exploitation of an at-risk adult. Smith is accused […]
Government
Mike Cash, Sr, to be sentenced Friday
On Aug. 18, 2017, Mike Cash, Sr. was found guilty on all counts of a 21-count indictment featuring two counts of violating the (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) RICO Act and 19 counts of converting funds collected […]
Business
Free breakfast Saturday in Social Circle
Who was it who said there’s not such a thing as a free breakfast – or was that lunch? Well, they were not exactly correct. If you are one of the first 200 customers to […]
Calendar
‘TransParent’ Series on ‘keeping it real’ while raising kids on Sept. 2
Diamond Ministries and Going After the Glory Ministries are sponsoring a Series on parenting in today’s times, beginning with Seminar 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2017 at 202 West Spring […]
Business
The City of Loganville is hiring in maintenance and utilities
The City of Loganville has openings in utilities and in maintenance. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City of Loganville Career website […]
Business
Monroe Receives Top Honors at the 2017 Georgia Downtown Conference
Last week, Downtown Monroe received top honors at the Georgia Downtown Association conference. During the Annual Awards, the Georgia Downtown Association recognized Rinse Bath & Body as the Downtown Excellence-Best Small Business of the Year and Lisa […]
Community
How you can help residents in Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey
As the catastrophe in Texas plays out in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and all the flooding, people in the local community are already looking at ways in which they can assist. One way is […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Stolen vehicle recovered and failure to register as a sex offender arrest
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Please note and arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. ZONE 1 Theft- Deputies took a report at a residence […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Charles Horace King, 89, of Loganville
Charles Horace King, 89 of Loganville, GA, passed away on August 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Ruby H. King. Charles is survived by his daughter, Susan King […]
Calendar
New CERT class begins on September 14, 2017
The Walton County Citizens Corps is taking applications for their eleventh CERT training class beginning on Sept. 14, 2017 and running for seven weeks, Thursdays at 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The class will be […]
Police and Fire
Update: 83-year-old Monroe resident dies in early morning wreck
Update An 83-year-old Monroe woman died in an early morning wreck on Highway 78 at Unisia Drive in Monroe. Georgia State Patrol Trooper First Class reported that 83-year-old William Day sustained serious, but non-life threatening, […]