Pets
Found dog Oxford
Found on Ellington road and 81 it was on the side of the road . And Newton county animal control is on its way.  Police on the scene now making sure nothing happens to […]
Month: March 2020
COVID-19
COVID-19: Officials asking for restrictions on places of worship, even drive-in worship services
The director of the Georgia Department of Public Health for the local 10-county area has sent out a request to local municipalities urging restrictions on places of worship such as for weddings, funerals and church […]
COVID-19
City of Loganville to tighten restrictions; will issue a stay at home order
Loganville Mayor Rey announced Saturday that he would be signing and implementing a third emergency order in a week for the City of Loganville. “The guidelines will be stricter than previous orders as we will […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia death toll at 69; Confirmed cases at 2366 with 617 hospitalized
Two cases reported in Walton County The death toll in Georgia as a result of CoVID-19 is 69 compared to the 65 deaths that were reported at 7 p.m. on March 27, according to the […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Block parties in Monroe continue despite orders to practice social distancing
The Monroe City Council Meeting met Thursday to consider emergency ordinances in the light of the president and Georgia governor’s call to clamp down on social gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19. Council members […]
COVID-19
Neighboring Snellville now calls for residents to stay at home under latest Emergency Order
With Gwinnett County calling on its residents to stay at home and businesses, except for those considered essential, to close, first Loganville and now Snellville have issued orders for residents and businesses in their cities. […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Joyce Moon Shumate, 82, of Monroe
Joyce Moon Shumate, age 82, passed into glory on Friday, March 27, 2020. Joyce was born in Monroe, Georgia on December 9, 1938 to her father, Daniel Raymond Moon, and her mother, Marian Odum Moon. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia death toll at 65; Confirmed cases at 2,198 with 607 hospitalized
The death toll in Georgia as a result of CoVID-19 is 65 compared to the 64 deaths that were reported at noon today, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The number of confirmed cases […]
Community
Respiratory Symptom Testing and Treatment Clinic opening in Monroe Monday
The clinic will be at the 1025 Church on E Spring Street Our Family Health Clinic in Monroe and Social Circle is opening a drive-up Respiratory Symptom Testing and Treatment Clinic across the road from the […]
COVID-19
Monroe implements several emergency ordinances to help slow the spread of COVID-19
The Monroe City Council Meeting met via teleconference Thursday to consider emergency ordinances in the light of the president and Georgia governor’s call to clamp down on social gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia death toll at 64; Confirmed cases at 2001 and 566 hospitalized
Eight deaths attributed to COVID-19 overnight in Georgia The death toll in Georgia as a result of CoVID-19 is 64 cases compared to the 56 cases that were reported last night, according to the Georgia […]
COVID-19
Walton County declares State of Emergency and institutes stricter measures
Thursday Walton County joined Gwinnett in declaring a State of Emergency and instituting stricter measures in an attempt to slow down the spread of COVID-19. At the time there were no official confirmed cases of […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Jean Thigpen, 64, of Loganville
THIGPEN – Jean Thigpen, age 64 of Loganville, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Tony Thigpen; sons, Dwayne Grant, Gus Grant, Lance Thigpen, Jordan Thigpen; 8 grandchildren; and […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Pedro Alvarado, 88, of Loganville
Pedro Alvarado, age 88 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. His final resting place will be in Glen Haven Memorial Park, […]
Community
Jersey family faces a tough battle after their 10-month old son is diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer
Ten days ago while most people were digesting the news on coronavirus and how to cope with social distancing, the Cartwright family from Jersey was facing a personal diagnosis for their 10-month-old baby, Avery Grant, that […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia death toll at 56 ; Confirmed cases at 1643 and 509 hospitalized
The death toll in Georgia as a result of CoVID-19 has jumped to 56 since noon when it was at 48, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health and the number of confirmed cases is now […]
Government
Duff, Zon recommended to Governor for pick to replace Superior Court Judge Samuel D. Ozburn
The Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill the vacancy within the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit of Superior Court Judge Samuel D. Ozburn when he retires on April 30, 2020. The only […]
Business
COVID-19: Two employees from Takeda near Social Circle diagnosed with COVID-19
Gabe Khouli, media relations with Takeda, confirmed that two employees from the Stanton Springs plant near Social Circle have been diagnosed with COVID-19. “The employees are being monitored and are recovering at home. We are offering […]
COVID-19
Breaking: All Georgia public schools closed through April 24 per Governor
Universities and higher learning institutions to finish semester via distance learning By Executive Order, Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered all public schools in the state to remain closed until April 24. We are awaiting updated […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia death toll at 48; Confirmed cases at 1525; hospitalized 473
Walton County no longer registering on the list The death toll in Georgia as a result of CoVID-19 is now at 48, just one more since last night, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health […]
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