Community
History on the move in Monroe
History is on the move in Monroe, but it doesn’t have that far to go – just a plot or so over. As soon as they manage to get everything in place, the historic Wright-Henson […]
Articles by Sharon Swanepoel
Government
Update: Fatality rate on Georgia roads this Thanksgiving almost double last year’s total
Update 11/29/2020 With 12 hours still left in the 2020 Thanksgiving travel period, the fatality rate on Georgia roads sits at 21 as of noon on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Included in those statistics is […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Stolen vehicles; several incidents involving mental health issues
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 12 – 19, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into six parts. This is the final part. […]
Community
Loganville community-wide prayer service is Dec. 2 at Living Word Baptist Church
The Loganville Community Wide Prayer Service will be held from 11:30 a.m. -12:3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at LIVING WORD BAPTIST CHURCH located on 3706 Loganville Hwy, Loganville GA 30052. The community is invited to join with other Pastors and believers […]
Business
Barrelle Roofing is hiring
Barrelle Roofing headquartered in Loganville is hiring. The company has several open positions available. These jobs were available on Nov. 26, 2020. Please note they could be removed at any time due to the positions […]
Top News
Weather Alert Update: Special Weather Statement warns of heavy rain and potential severe weather overnight
Updated Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at 3 p.m. – Special Weather Statement re-issued by the National Weather Service until 3 a.m. Monday for heavy rain and severe storms possible tonight. ..HEAVY RAIN AND SEVERE STORMS […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Richard Horace Maddox, 90, of Loganville
Richard Horace Maddox, age 90 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in the Snellville Chapel of Tim Stewart […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Cases continue to rise globally, nationwide and as well as in the local area
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting five more deaths, Walton County is reporting one […]
Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings this week, click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: Please note these job postings were found on the web between Nov. 23 […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: 2 suicide attempts or possible overdose incidents
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 12 – 19, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into six parts. This is the fifth part. […]
Schools
Caroline Padilla, of Loganville, inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (11/24/2020)– Caroline Padilla of Loganville, Georgia, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Padilla was initiated at Brenau […]
Government
Single lane closure on State Route 211 next week
WINDER, Ga., – On Monday, November 30,2020 crews with Georgia DOT will begin a patching project along State Route 211 in Barrow County. Crews will close a single lane 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday […]
Community
And the winner of the Independent Living Apartment Fall Decoration Challenge for 2020 is…
The votes are in and it looks like it is Highland Village is the winner – by a large margin. It was all about getting out the vote and Highland Village definitely managed that. By […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 49; Gwinnett 2; Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting two more deaths, Walton County is reporting no […]
Community
Monroe Magical Lights Parade opens 12 Days of Christmas Lights in Childers Park
If you missed the Trikes, Bikes and Magical Lights opening parade Tuesday of the 12 Days of Christmas Lights that decorate Childers Park for the 2020 Holiday season, you missed a great event. But the […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 12; Gwinnett 1; Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting one more death, Walton County is reporting no […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Harry C. Puckett, 95, of Loganville
Harry C. Puckett, went home to heaven on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1925, in the east Atlanta community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Z. Britt […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Grace Smith Dillard, 86, of Loganville
Grace Smith Dillard, age 86 of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
Business
Georgia Sees Significant Decrease in Unemployment Rate in October
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor today announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate in October dropped 1.8%, bringing the current unemployment rate to 4.5%, down more than 8% since the […]
Schools
LHS Varsity football Player of the Week for Nov. 20 is Dozie Okpala
Each week during football season, Georgia Farm Bureau in Monroe is offering a game ball to the Loganville High School player chosen by the coaches as football Player of the Week. Loganville High School’s Player […]