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Found injured: Lost dog in Loganville
Lost dog. Near Bailey circle/hwy 20 in Loganville. There was a strange dog in our yard and he took off after it. He has an appointment to get neutered next week. Please help us find […]
Month: April 2021
Schools
Honors College of GSU recognizes local graduating students for academic excellence during spring 2021 semester
ATLANTA, GA (04/30/2021)– The Honors College at Georgia State University recognized 169 graduating seniors for academic excellence during the spring 2021 semester. The following honorees from the local area, and the recognition earned with their respective […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 25; Gwinnett 3; Walton 1 more death 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, April 30, 2021. Georgia is reporting 25 more deaths, Gwinnett is reporting three more, and […]
Community
Cruising on Mainstreet in Social Circle May 1
Mark your calendars for the Cruising on Mainstreet Car Show in Downtown Social Circle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 1.
Police and Fire
Breaking: Apartment fire in Monroe displaces 3 adults
A fire in an apartment on Davis Street in Monroe around the lunchtime hour Friday resulted in three adults being displaced. According to Monroe Fire Chief Andrew Dykes, Monroe Fire Department and Walton Fire responded […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Walton County Schools continue to post low positive numbers each week
The cases of COVID-19 and people on precautionary quarantine at Walton County School District were low again this week, posting nine districtwide for the week of April 23 – 29. This is .06 % of […]
Pets
Reunited! Found dog in Loganville
Ruby has been reunited. Proof of ownership required! Found in traffic on Hwy 81 . Please call
Police and Fire
Breaking: Walton County and Monroe fire are on the scene of a house fire
Asst. Chief Craig League with Walton County Fire Rescue reported at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, that crews from WCFR and Monroe Fire Department are on the scene of a working house fire on […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 51; Gwinnett 4; Walton 0 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, April 29, 2021. Georgia is reporting 51 more deaths, Gwinnett is reporting 4 more, and […]
Government
Updated Traffic Alert: Sugarloaf Parkway to be shut down for two hours this afternoon due to Presidential visit
Update: Please note this shutdown will be from 6 – 8 p.m. this afternoon – not 5 – 7 p.m. as originally reported. (Duluth, Ga., April 29, 2021) – Gwinnett County Police Department has given […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Driver flees, wrecks and then flees on foot after attempts to stop him for suspected DUI
The City of Monroe Police Department reports the following incidents for the period April 15 – 22, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fifth part. […]
Community
WCSD middle and high schools excel at Georgia State FFA Convention
(Monroe, Ga.) — Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapters from all Walton County School District middle and high schools competed in the Georgia State FFA Convention on April 19-24, 2021. FFA members from all six […]
Community
Procession planned Saturday for funeral of Stone Mountain Park Public Safety Chief from Loganville
Loganville Mayor Rey Martinez is asking fellow residents to turn out to show their respect Stone Mountain Park Public Safety Chief Ray Elliott, 61, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2021. He and his wife, […]
Schools
Second GSU graduate student from Loganville earns research-based fellowship
ATLANTA, GA (04/27/2021)– Georgia State University student Leslie-Anne Jansen has received the Brains and Behavior Fellowship. Jansen has received the fellowship for her molecular genetics and biochemistry research, contributing to the field of neuroscience. Jansen, […]
Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings this week, this is the roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web between […]
Schools
Monroe Area High School was on lockdown Thursday as authorities investigated a threat
At 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, officials with Walton County School District reported that a soft lockdown that the school had been placed on since early in the school day had been lifted. […]
Police and Fire
Update: Driver of van that crashed resulting in 6 deaths in Gwinnett has been arrested
Update The driver of the van that crashed in Gwinnett on Saturday night killing six people has been arrested. Monica Manire is charged with reckless driving and six counts of homicide by vehicle in the […]
Community
Farmers Market returns to downtown Monroe on May 8
In little more than a week, fresh produce will again be available in downtown Monroe every Saturday. The Monroe Farmers Market opens on May 8 and remains open on Court Street every Saturday from 8.30 […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 64; Gwinnett 4 and 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, April 28, 2021. Georgia is reporting 64 more deaths, Gwinnett is reporting 4 more, and […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Terry M. Adams, 71, of Loganville
Terry M. Adams, age 71 of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim […]
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