Blogs
Pollen Season
I have a superpower. I can take ordinary grocery items, like lettuce and milk and Little Debbie Snack Cakes, and turn them into pounds and pounds of pollen-induced mucus. I can do this without, apparently, […]
Articles by Sharon Swanepoel
Government
Public hearing in Monroe Tuesday on housing developments and one-way of Lumpkin Street
There is a full agenda for the Monroe City Council Tuesday, including a public hearing involving several issues. These include several rezones or waivers for housing and residential developments as well as a discussion on […]
Police and Fire
Monroe PD Reports: Domestic disputes include issue over whipped cream and rose petals
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between April 1 – 6, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the first part. Please note […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: 3 charged following foot chase Sunday
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for the period Friday April 7 – 9, 2017. Please note an arrest and charge does not constitute an arrest. Friday, April 7, 2017 ZONE […]
Police and Fire
Gwinnett Fire: ‘Brush fires burning along Highway 316 and I 85 are under control’
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services reports that the brush fires burning along the Highway 316 and Interstate 85 are now under control. “Firefighters converged on the area this afternoon to control what is believed […]
Business
Oconee County has new job postings
Oconee County has current job postings, including new openings posted in April, 2017. Click on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web on April 9, 2017. […]
Top News
Obituary and funeral services: Dennis Leroy Bramblett, 66, of Watkinsville
Dennis Leroy Bramblett, age 66 of Watkinsville, died on April 8, 2017. He was born in Walton County on September 11, 1950 to the late Rudolph Leroy Bramblett and Betty Glass Bramblett. Surviving are: Wife, […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral arrangements: CPO William R. ‘Randy’ Guiney, USN (RET) 78, of Good Hope
CPO William R. “Randy” Guiney, USN (RET), age 78, of Good Hope passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 10, 2017 at East Shadowlawn […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral arrangements: Joe Solomon, 43, of Loganville
Joe Solomon, age 43 of Loganville, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Col. Luther Donald Boss, USAF, Ret. 84, of Loganville
Col. Luther Donald Boss, USAF, Ret., age 84 of Loganville, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. A Cryptside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 12 PM in the Mausoleum of […]
Community
Kids and canines enjoy an Easter celebration in Monroe
Easter came a little early for kids and canines in Monroe Saturday as members of both species gathered at Childers Park for the Annual Dog-Gone Easter Bone Hunt. PHOTO GALLERY
Legalese
Legalese – Dependency Deductions
Ah April. The end of cold weather, spring break, blooming flowers, free-flowing pollen, and taxes. April 15th is a day that shall live in infamy. It is inevitable as death – it is tax day. If […]
Calendar
Drop in Prayer Event at St. Stephens UMC in Monroe
St. Stephens United Methodist Church in Monroe is inviting the community to a drop in prayer event at the church this Saturday. It will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, […]
Government
Loganville to amend city’s parking ordinance
Amendments to the City of Loganville’s parking ordinance will be up for discussion at Monday’s City Council Work Session for April 2017. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10, in Council Chambers […]
Calendar
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at McDaniel-Tichenor House is scheduled for Friday
Spring is here and with it comes Easter and the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at the McDaniel-Tichenor House. This event is sponsored by the Monroe Junior Service League and this year takes place on Friday, […]
Police and Fire
Gwinnett teens charged in the murder of grandparents
Update: The Gwinnett County police report that the SWAT activity following the alleged homicide of an elderly couple in unincorporated Lawrenceville has ended with the suspect, 19-year-old Johnny Ryder, and his girlfriend, 17-year-old Cassandra Bjorge, suffering […]
Business
Home Depot in Loganville and Monroe hiring
Home Depot has several job openings in the Loganville and Monroe locations. Click on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Home Depot career website on April […]
Calendar
Palm Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe
This Sunday (4/9) we celebrate Palm Sunday. Things get underway at 9:15am with food and fellowship at the Breakfast Table. Sunday School, for all ages, follows at 9:45am. Our traditional worship service is at 11am. Pastor George’s sermon “Anointed” […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: High fire response continues for Walton County firefighters
Walton County Fire Rescue’s busy week continues as crews respond to structure fires in Walton County Saturday afternoon. “We have two outbuildings on fire – 1418 Nunnally Trace,” said Capt. Jeff Allen with WCFR. “Two […]
Business
Better Business Bureau Warns of Storm Chasers
A press release from Better Business Bureau in the wake of this past week’s storms Severe storms passed through most of Georgia this past week and tornado season has just begun. Con artists, known as […]