Pets
Reunited!! Lost dog in Loganville
This is Indigo, she is out having fun somewhere currently. We live off Shannon road between ozora and 81 on the Gwinnett side. Last year when she went out she followed the power lines north […]
Month: March 2021
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 69; Gwinnett 6; Walton 2 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 Friday, March 5, 2021. Gwinnett County is reporting six more deaths, Walton County is reporting two […]
Community
Monroe ‘Circle of Friends’ tree art on W Spring Street welcomes visitors to the city
If you’ve been in Monroe recently, chances are you’ve seen a unique tree on the corner of Spring and Wayne streets. It is a tree stump that has been carved into a welcome totem to […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Spike in positive cases at WC Schools include 34 at YMS and 10 at WGHS
There was a sharp increase in new cases districtwide in Walton County School District this week, including 34 cases at Youth Middle School and 10 at Walnut Grove High School. In total, there were 57 […]
Government
Monroe forms committee to study options related to decriminalization of marijuana possession
Monroe Mayor John Howard has created a committee to look at options related to decriminalizing the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana in the city. This comes on the heels of officially bringing […]
COVID-19
Walmart in Loganville to begin giving Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shots Sunday
Loganville Mayor Rey Martinez announced that he has received information from a reliable source that the Walmart in Loganville will begin administering Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Sunday. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is […]
Police and Fire
Update: Victim identified in fatal shooting on I-85
Update: The victim in this case has been identified as Corey Detiege, 33, Sugar Land, Texas. Houston newspapers are reporting that Detiege is a Houston Rapper who goes by the name Chucky Trill. The motive for […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Vanet Bailey-Robinson, 58, of Loganville
Vanet Bailey-Robinson, age 58 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville, GA. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Donald Wayne Jones, 76, of Monroe
Donald Wayne Jones, age 76 of Monroe, passed away on March 3, 2021. Mr. Jones was born on September 12, 1944, to the late Harry James Jones and the late Bernice Mildred White Jones. He […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Pam Wilson, 56, of Good Hope
WILSON – Pam Wilson, age 56, of Good Hope, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM on Monday, March 8, 2021 at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens, […]
Business
Walton EMC gives details of contributions to its community
Walton EMC reported that while its primary job is to deliver affordable, reliable electricity, it also takes its responsibility to contribute to the communities it serves very seriously. Walton EMC gives below a list of […]
Government
Gwinnett officials warn of scamming by fake IRS officials
As tax season approaches, criminals are trying to trick people into divulging private information. Thieves claiming to represent the IRS will call people and threaten to lock up their social security account because of unpaid […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 114; Gwinnett 4; 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 Thursday, March 4, 2021. Gwinnett County is reporting four more deaths, Walton County is reporting no […]
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 job posting for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web […]
Business
Bank of America locations in Monroe and Loganville temporarily closed
If you bank with Bank of America, you will have to go a little further than Monroe or Loganville branches for in-person banking options at the moment. These local branches are temporarily closed and it […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Vehicle struck during vehicle pursuit, and DUI charges after driver found passed out behind the wheel
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 18 – 25, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. […]
Schools
Carver Middle School celebrates National FFA week
Carver Middle School’s FFA chapter recently celebrated National FFA Week, February 22-26. Throughout the week, members participated in dress-up days, including “‘Merica Monday”, “Western Wednesday” and “FFA Friday.” In addition, FFA members held an appreciation […]
Top News
Reunited! Found beagle in Loganville Walton County
Update: Reunited with owner! Two beagles running loose one has been captured . Found On Center hill church road near green street . Please call 609 902 9282
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Wilma Sue Thomason, 85, of Good Hope
Wilma Sue Thomason, age 85, of Good Hope, passed away on March 2, 2021. She was born in Macon, GA on September 10, 1935 to the late Mary Ruth Rowland Parham and the late William […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Clara L. Robertson, 85, of Loganville
Clara L. Robertson, age 85 of Loganville (formerly of Decatur), passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the Loganville Chapel […]