Government
Election Day is finally under way in Walton County
It may have seemed like it would never get here, but Election Day is finally here. If you have not yet voted, today is your last chance to do so. If you want to know […]
Month: November 2020
Government
What you need to know on Election Day in Gwinnett County if you have not yet voted
The General and Special Election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 at your regular polling location from 7:00am to 7:00pm. (Please note that if you are in line at 7:00pm, you will be allowed to […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 15; Gwinnett 2; Walton 0 more deaths in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting two more deaths and Walton County is […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Harry Phillip Green, 74, of Loganville
Harry Phillip Green, 74, of Loganville, went to his eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He is survived by his long-time partner, Karola Kenney and her daughter, Kathy Walker, sister-in-law Patricia Green, nephew Gregory […]
Government
Monroe City Council to assign contract to seek new fire chief
The Monroe City Council will have its November meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. City Council members are expected to vote to contract with Ralph Anderson & Associates to begin a nationwide […]
Business
The City of Monroe is hiring
The City of Monroe has current job postings in police fire and the utility department. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City […]
Government
Gwinnett Police prepare ahead of election day
(Lawrenceville, Ga., November 2, 2020) – The Gwinnett County Police Department has developed an action plan ahead of Election Day on November 3rd to ensure that citizens are able to safely cast their votes. The […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Problems on Lacy Street with large groups of people fighting and shots fired
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 22 – 29, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. […]
Pets
Chevy needs a home – dogs still at Walton County Animal Control in need of rescue, foster or forever home
Bill Wise, rescue co-ordinator with Walton County Animal Control, is looking for rescue, foster or forever homes for these dogs that do not yet have an offer. If you can help, see the adoptable pets info […]
Police and Fire
Update: Sprinklers restrict damage at John’s Supermarket
Update Monroe Fire Department Battalion Chief Jack Armstrong said that the sprinkler system at John’s Supermarket was instrumental in significantly restricting damage to John’s Supermarket this morning. He said what could have been millions in […]
Government
Walton County BOC’s November meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 3
The Walton County Board of Commissioners will have its November 2020 meeting on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Danny Monroe Knight, 74, of Good Hope
Danny Monroe Knight of Good Hope, GA, age 74, passed away on October 29, 2020. He had suffered from a rare autoimmune disease known as Neuromyelitis Optica since 2017. Danny’s parents were Monroe Knight and Hazel […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Marvin Cleveland Brandon, 49, of Loganville
Marvin Cleveland Brandon, age 49 of Loganville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by father, Harold Eugene Brandon, Sr.; mother, Annie Bell Brandon; and brother, Harold Eugene Brandon Jr. […]
Obituaries
Obituary: William Larry Atha, 76, of Loganville
William Larry Atha, age 76 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, Homer & Hazel Atha. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, […]
Obituaries
Obituary and Funeral Service: Gerald T. Geiger, 91, of Monroe
Gerald T. Geiger, age 91 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Corinth Memorial Gardens with Minister Don […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service for James Range, 85, of Loganville
James Range, age 85 of Loganville, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Sandy Black, 64, of Monroe
Sandy Black, age 64 of Monroe, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. A Private Graveside Service was held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Rev. Rodney Hall officiated. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 26; Gwinnett 2 and Walton County 1 more death in the past 48 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting two more deaths and Walton County is […]
Community
Settlement Day at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center on Nov. 7
About this Event The community is invited to attend Settlement Day at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. At Settlement Day you get to watch, learn, and experience […]
Pets
Missing Cat: Loganville
Last night this cat somehow got outside and her owner been searching for her non stop since. The cat lives in the Mews apartments in Loganville. Her name is Alaska and she’s very shy. Any […]