Columns
Legalese — Immigration and Asylum
Since immigration seems to be such a hot topic these days, especially asylum seekers at the border, and since I know very little about immigration, as I don’t practice that area of law, I thought […]
Month: August 2019
Police and Fire
Man airlifted to Grady Memorial after being seriously injured in overnight wreck
Public Safety officials responded to a critical motor vehicle accident on Monroe Jersey Road a little before 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Walton County Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Craig League reported that […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Residents urged to be aware of increasing number of scam phone calls
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Wednesday, Aug. 28 to Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. WCSO […]
Business
The City of Winder has current job postings
The City of Winder has current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City of Winder Career website on Aug. 31, […]
Government
Update: By 6 p.m. Sept. 2, nine had died on Georgia roads over Labor Day travel
Update By 6 p.m. on Labor Day, nine people had died in fatal crashes on Georgia Roads over the Labor Day weekend travel period, one more than the eight who died during the Labor Day […]
Schools
Clear weather expected for Friday Night high school football in the local area
Clear weather is expected in the local area as Friday night high school football season continues. Temperatures will be down near 80 when the games get under way. Here’s what happening on local fields: After […]
Weather
Weather Alert: Code Orange Air Quality issued for local area for Friday, Aug. 30
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for the local area for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, until 5:45 p.m. Under Code […]
Business
Piedmont Urgent Care in Monroe closes
There is no longer a Piedmont Urgent Care on the Piedmont Walton Campus. The facility closed on Aug. 22, 2019, and will not be re-opening, according to officials with Piedmont Healthcare. “This closure was a […]
Business
NE Georgia area unemployment rate drop slightly again in July
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the Northeast Georgia region grew its labor force and added employed residents in July and the 12-county area also saw its unemployment rate fall in July, albeit […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Charles Hughes, 71, of Loganville
Charles Hughes, age 71 of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2019, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Ralph L. Williams, 82, of Monroe
Ralph L. Williams, age 82 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: John Clark, 49, of Loganville
John Clark, age 49 of Loganville, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
Schools
Local students make the University of North Georgia President’s Lists
DAHLONEGA, GA (08/28/2019)– University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita C. Jacobs recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the summer 2019 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor’s degree […]
Traffic
Georgia DOT restricts construction-related lane closures for Labor Day weekend
Drive Alert. Arrive Alive. ATLANTA – To ease traffic congestion statewide during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending interstate highway construction-related lane closures from noon Friday, Aug. 30 until […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Stabbing, assault, fraud, hit and run, suicide risks and domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 15 – 22, 2019. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. […]
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 […]
Schools
Nearly 400 incoming freshmen, including 5 from local area, begin classes at Georgia Southwestern
AMERICUS, GA (08/28/2019)– On August 19, just under 400 incoming freshmen began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in GSW’s Class of 2023. At the Freshman Convocation held August 18, each student was given […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Terry Lynn Field, 62, of Loganville
Terry Lynn Field, age 62 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. The Funeral Service to honor and celebrate the life of Terry Lynn Field will be held on Friday, August 30, […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Alice Faye Ramey, 67, of Monroe
Alice Faye Ramey Born: Nov 16, 1951 Homegoing: Aug 22, 2019 She is survived by: Sister: Patricia & Patrick Malon of Texas, Daughter: Darlene & Jeremy Shannon of Monroe, 3 grandchildren, Many family & friends […]
Schools
Faith Bassett, of Monroe, named to Dean’s List at University of North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, GA (08/28/2019)– Faith Amber Bassett of Monroe, GA, made the summer 2019 Dean’s List at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving at least a 3.5-grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit […]
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