Top News
Reunited! Lost white Husky Monroe
Located near home and caught ! Nala is missing. My roommate left her outside and she probably got scared and ran off with this storm. Please everyone in the MONROE area share this. Her collar […]
Business
Walton County government is hiring
Walton County government has current job openings in public safety as well as in administration and administration. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings […]
Business
City of Monroe to hold special called meeting Wednesday
The City of Monroe will hold a special called meting in regards to Georgia House Bill 302. According to the Georgia General Assembly, House Bill 302 is, “A BILL to be entitled an Act to […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Drug prescription fraudulently picked up and stolen
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 8 – 14, 2019. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Dr. S. Craig Taylor, 64, of Monroe
Dr. S. Craig Taylor of Monroe, age 64, passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Ralph B. Taylor, Jr. and the late L.O. Blake Pruitt Taylor. He […]
Community
Social Circle closes bridge for estimated seven months
On Monday, Feb. 18, crews shut down and began working on the bridge over the railroad tracks at South Cherokee. The bridge was closed early afternoon and those with the city are asking commuters to, […]
Government
2019 Capitol Update Week 5 – HB 184 Small Cell (5G) Passes House
This week the House passed HB 184 the Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas Act. This legislation provides access to the public right-of-way and standardizes the permitting process to facilitate deployment of next generation Small Cell (5G) technology. The Georgia […]
Community
Structure fire in Monroe displaces two.
According to Battalion Chief Jack Armstrong, “At approximately 5:36 a.m. this morning, Monroe Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the area of 127 West Marable Street. “First arriving fire units found the […]
Business
Oconee County government has current job postings
The Oconee County government has current job openings – some part-time and some full-time. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Oconee County […]
Community
Equestrian Work Day at Hard Labor Creek State Park
On Saturday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. until noon, Hard Labor Creek State Park, located at 5 Hard Labor Creek Road in Rutledge, will hold an Equestrian Work Day. According to David Guzman, Interpretive Ranger […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Vehicle stolen from outside the Dollar Tree in broad daylight
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 8 – 14, 2019. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Bobbie Young, 80, of Monroe
Bobbie Jean Young, age 80, of Monroe, died on February 15, 2019. She was born in Auburn, GA on November 7, 1938 to the late Mary Holiday McClellan and the late Clifford McClellan. Ms. Young […]
Community
A Day of Clean Up in the City of Loganville
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God spent several hours Sunday cleaning up the City of Loganville. Loganville Mayor Rey Martinez and some other Loganville City Council members pitched in to help the […]
Top News
Lost dog Walnut Grove
***MISSING FROM WALNUT GRIVE OFF OF CANNON FARM ROAD (CARTER’S CARS SIDE)*** OUT SWEET GIRL MARLEY RAN OFF YESTERDAY AROUND 1:00PM AND HAS NOT RETURNED. OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON IS DEVASTATED AS ARE WE!!! […]
Community
Loganville’s Groovin on the Green Concert Series Lineup – beginning May 17
The City of Loganville voted Thursday to approve its 2019 Groovin on the Green Concert and this year’s lineup is a popular choice. The series kicks off on May 17 with The Swingin’ Medallions and […]
Blogs
Candy Grams and Mammograms
There comes a time in a middle-aged woman’s life when she must bear her breasts to a stranger for smooshing and radiating in the name of health. I mean, she doesn’t have to have to, […]
Business
Tucker Door in Monroe is Hiring
Tucker Door and Trim in Monroe is currently hiring. Click on this link for more information and to apply. According to the website, Tucker Door and Trim has openings in the following departments: Warehouse & Production […]
Business
Piedmont Walton Brings New, Unique Support Program to Labor and Delivery Patients
Monroe, Ga. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Piedmont Walton Hospital recently launched a national program called Rachel’s Gift, which provides support and guidance services to families who have suffered the loss of an infant. Started in 2006, […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: DUIs, hit-and-runs, children fighting and domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 8 – 14, 2019. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Ricky Dean Baker, 64, of Social Circle
Ricky Dean Baker, age 64, of Social Circle, died on February 12, 2019. He was born in Alexander City, AL on May 28, 1954 to the late Robert Alec Baker, the late Marlene Dean Baker […]