Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings this week, click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: Please note these job postings were found on the web between Nov. 23 […]
Month: November 2020
Top News
Found Corgi in Loganville
Update now at Gwinnett county animal control .. Proof of ownership required!!! Dog found on beaver rd at Ashley downs this morning ~9:30 .
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: 2 suicide attempts or possible overdose incidents
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 12 – 19, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into six parts. This is the fifth part. […]
Schools
Caroline Padilla, of Loganville, inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (11/24/2020)– Caroline Padilla of Loganville, Georgia, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Padilla was initiated at Brenau […]
Government
Single lane closure on State Route 211 next week
WINDER, Ga., – On Monday, November 30,2020 crews with Georgia DOT will begin a patching project along State Route 211 in Barrow County. Crews will close a single lane 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday […]
Community
And the winner of the Independent Living Apartment Fall Decoration Challenge for 2020 is…
The votes are in and it looks like it is Highland Village is the winner – by a large margin. It was all about getting out the vote and Highland Village definitely managed that. By […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 49; Gwinnett 2; Walton 0 more deaths reported 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 Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting two more deaths, Walton County is reporting no […]
Community
Monroe Magical Lights Parade opens 12 Days of Christmas Lights in Childers Park
If you missed the Trikes, Bikes and Magical Lights opening parade Tuesday of the 12 Days of Christmas Lights that decorate Childers Park for the 2020 Holiday season, you missed a great event. But the […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 12; Gwinnett 1; Walton 0 more deaths reported 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 Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting one more death, Walton County is reporting no […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Harry C. Puckett, 95, of Loganville
Harry C. Puckett, went home to heaven on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1925, in the east Atlanta community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Z. Britt […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Grace Smith Dillard, 86, of Loganville
Grace Smith Dillard, age 86 of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
Business
Georgia Sees Significant Decrease in Unemployment Rate in October
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor today announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate in October dropped 1.8%, bringing the current unemployment rate to 4.5%, down more than 8% since the […]
Schools
LHS Varsity football Player of the Week for Nov. 20 is Dozie Okpala
Each week during football season, Georgia Farm Bureau in Monroe is offering a game ball to the Loganville High School player chosen by the coaches as football Player of the Week. Loganville High School’s Player […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Edith Jane Glass, 102, of Loganville
GLASS, Edith Jane (née Messer) November 8, 1918 to November 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Victor T. Glass. Dear mother of W. Reeder Glass and T. Brian Glass (Ann M. Overbeck). Loving grandmother […]
Community
Piedmont Walton shares its Urgent Care locations and hours over the Thanksgiving break
Your health is something to be thankful for. That’s why we’re here for holiday care.Our emergency rooms are available every day around the clock, and many of our walk-in clinics will be open on Thanksgiving […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Slew of disputes and alleged drug-related arrests
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 12 – 19, 2020. Due to the length, this report has been split into six parts. This is the fourth part. […]
Business
Walton EMC is again conducting its Merry and Bright Poll to find the best Christmas lights or lawn ornaments
Walton EMC is again conducting its Merry and Bright poll to find homes and businesses within the co-op’s service area “that are decorated with Christmas lights, lawn ornaments and dazzling displays of holiday cheer.” With […]
Business
Oconee County government has several current job postings
The Oconee County government has several current open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant links for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web on Nov. 24, 2020. Please […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia; 18; Gwinnett 0; Walton 0 more deaths reported 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. 23, 2020. Gwinnett County is reporting no more deaths, Walton County is reporting no […]
Community
Happy Thanksgiving from Monroe Walton Center for the Arts
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts <– see our NOVEMBER & DECEMBER calendar! A quick update about this week: The shop/gallery will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 – 4Friday and Saturday from 10-5(closed Thursday)on Sunday 11/29 we’ll be open […]