Legalese
Legalese — Protecting Your Adult Teenagers
There are a lot of milestone birthdays in your child’s life. Turning 10 feels like a big deal when you turn 10 because now you are ‘double digits.’ 13 makes you a teenager. 15 marks […]
Month: February 2020
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Bonnie Bowman, 70, of Social Circle
Bonnie Bowman, age 70 of Social Circle, Ga. passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Bowman; brother, Kenneth Brewer; sister, Theresa Mills and sister, Terri McKinney. Bonnie […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Victim shows up at Piedmont Walton with a gunshot wound to his back
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 20 – 27, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. […]
Business
Caterpillar in Athens offers high school manufacturing and welding apprenticeships
Caterpillar in Athens has high school manufacturing and welding apprenticeship programs at the facility in Athens. Must be a Junior or Senior at a Georgia County high school participating in the Great Promise Partnership and/or Work-Based […]
Government
Loganville man, Walton County, included in outstanding GA Forestry Commission employees honored
The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol. Included in that list of outstanding employees was Jonathan White, of Loganville, a […]
Police and Fire
Gwinnett woman charged with terroristic threats, including on police and business locations
(Lilburn, Georgia) A Gwinnett County woman has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats and transmitting a false public alarm after phoning in mass killing events to the Gwinnett County Police Departments South Precinct […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Willie Odum Thomas, 94, of Loganville
Willie Odum Thomas was born March 12, 1925, and blessed with a long life of 94 years. Willie was preceded in death by her parents, Rube and Allene Odum, husband, Clarence Thomas, and sister, Mary […]
Police and Fire
LFD battle fire of abandoned house in Loganville deemed suspicious
For the second time in as many months, Loganville Fire Department personnel on Thursday night responded to a fire at an abandoned house on Twin Lakes Road. “The house was engulfed in flames when firefighters […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Marion ‘Butch’ Lovelace, 78, of Monroe
Marion “Butch” Lovelace, age 78 of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Green Lawn Cemetery, 950 Mansell Rd. […]
Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings, 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 Feb. 24 […]
Community
Household Hazardous Waste event in Gwinnett set for February 29
Leap into spring and get rid of your pesticides, cleaners, batteries, and other toxic products by taking them to the Household Hazardous Waste disposal event February 29 from 8:00 am to noon at the Gwinnett […]
Schools
Fall 2019 local students on the graduation list from Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (02/26/2020)– More than 3,000 students graduated from Georgia State University during the Fall 2019 semester at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels. Georgia State graduates from your coverage area include: Heather Owens […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Man strips at laundry; man claims a collapsed lung and insists on treatment
The City of Monroe Police Department reports the following incidents for the period Feb. 13 – 20, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. […]
Community
Upcoming events with Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts Gallery & Shop hours: Monday – Thursday 11 – 4 | Friday & Saturday 10 – 5 local art | 50+ local artists represented in our shop | currently in the […]
Police and Fire
Update: 3rd suspect sought after 2 women arrested in connection Gwinnett gas station murder
Update Gwinnett police are seeking a third Jaime Manuel Jimenez, 19, in connection with the Feb. 5 homicide on Pleasant Hill Road. Jimenez has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault. His current whereabouts are […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: 2 arrested following vehicle chase and wreck in Walton County Wednesday
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Monday to Wednesday, Feb. 24 – 26, 2020. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Monday, […]
Government
Election season is about to begin in earnest in Walton County
It is a big election season this year with the president on the top of the ticket and all the way down – and Walton County elections are right there in the mix. Qualifying for […]
Pets
Owner found ! Found dog Alpharetta
Found on Mayfield road 30009. If this is your dog please call
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: John Robert Laseter, 80, of Monroe
John Robert Laseter of Monroe, Georgia passed away on February 23rd, 2020 at his home. To summarize his life and character in a short composition is not possible. John will be fondly remembered for his […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Sara Page Rowe, 94, of Monroe
Sara Page Rowe, age 94, of Monroe, GA, passed away to her heavenly home on February 25, 2020. She was born in Walton County on April 30, 1925, to the late George Page and the […]
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