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Most read stories on Your Local News in 2017
The good news is that the top page accessed in 2017 again was the Your Local News home site and for that we are extremely grateful. It means that many of our readers access the […]
Month: December 2017
Community
Happy New Year from Your Local News
As we close the chapter on this year and begin the countdown to 2018, we would like to wish all our readers a very Happy New Year. We wish health, happiness and prosperity to all […]
Obituaries
Obituary: James ‘Jim’ E Head, 60, of Monroe
James “Jim” E. Head, age 60, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Jim is preceded in death by his father: James Horace Head. He is survived by his son: James Lucas Head […]
Government
Monroe begins the New Year with new mayor, city councilman
Jan. 1, 2018, the City of Monroe will seat a new mayor for the first time in 12 years. Newly elected Mayor John Howard took the Oath of Office on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, along […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Virginia Ruff, 84, of Monroe
Virginia Ruff, age 84, of Monroe, died on December 26, 2017. She was born in Atlanta on May 30, 1933 to the late Thomas Duffey and the late Elizabeth Swofford Duffey. She was preceded in […]
Police and Fire
Overnight fire damages car dealership in Grayson
(Grayson, Ga.,) – At 11:24 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, firefighters responded to the report of a fire at Atlanta Premium Cars on Loganville Highway, SE near Cooper Road in Grayson. Gwinnett County Fire […]
Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If a new job is on the list of your New Year’s Resolutions, here may be a good place to start. If you missed one of our job postings this week, here is a roundup. […]
Police and Fire
Update: 15-year-old Monroe resident dies from accidental gunshot wound
Update: Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman said a 15-year-old from Monroe who accidentally shot himself on Friday morning did not survive. “That is all that we are reporting at this time,” Chapman said, adding it […]
Police and Fire
Update: Nine people die on Georgia roads during New Years travel
Update press release from Georgia Dept. of Public Safety Traffic crashes across Georgia during the New Year’s holiday travel period resulted in 9 traffic deaths. The holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 29, and ended […]
Pets
Beagle found deep in dumpster in Lilburn
Is very sweet loving beagle was found in Lilburn deep in a dumpster. He was whimpering so loud that he drew attention to himself. I decided to make an ad on the off chance that […]
Police and Fire
Update: Missing 67-year-old man from Gwinnett has been located safe
Update: Gwinnett County Police Department is reporting that the missing man has been located safe. He reportedly returned home one his own. Initial story: The Gwinnett County Police Department’s South Precinct is actively searching for […]
Business
Hitachi in Monroe has many current open job postings
Start the new year with an exciting new job opportunity. Hitachi Automotive Systems of the Americas currently has many current open job postings for the Monroe plant. Click or tap on this link and key in […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Joyce H. VanHorn, 84, of Loganville
Mrs. Joyce H. VanHorn, age 84 of Loganville, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim […]
Police and Fire
Update: Body recovered from Alcovy River believed to be a suicide victim
Update Officials with Walton County Sheriff’s Office report that the body of a man was recovered from the Alcovy River and has been transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations to complete the investigation. However, […]
Government
New Monroe mayor, council members to be sworn in Wednesday
At 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017, Monroe Mayor-elect John Howard and Councilman-elect David Dickinson will take the Oath of Office along with the re-swearing in of Councilman Ross Bradley for his new full, […]
Police and Fire
Overnight house fire in Youth community displaces family of 4
An overnight house fire in the Youth community in Walton County has displaced a family of four just one day after Christmas. According to Battalion Chief Craig League with Walton County Fire Rescue, crews responded […]
Business
City of Monroe has current open job postings
The City of Monroe has several current open job postings. These are new and unfilled positions in, including in fire and police services. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Paula Harper Dutton, 69, of Loganville
Paula Harper Dutton, age 69 of Loganville, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Ruth Fields Skinner, 93, of Loganville
Ruth Fields Skinner, age 93 of Loganville, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, December 29, 2017 in the Loganville Chapel of […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Jeannie Nelms Parker, 76, of Loganville
Jeannie Nelms Parker., age 76, of Loganville, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
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