Business
Tucker Door and Trim in Monroe is hiring
Tucker Door and Trim is inviting interest persons to apply to join the team today and “open the door to a bright future! We are growing and looking to add people to our team who […]
Month: May 2021
Police and Fire
Update: lightning strike on barn in Loganville closes Centerhill Church Road
Update It is a working fire an old barn. Centerhill Church Road is going to be closed Initial Story Walton County Fire Rescue and Loganville Fire Department crews are responding to a report of a […]
Top News
Weather Alert Update: Flash Flood Watch issued through late Tuesday; Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Monday
..FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT… The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia. Through late Tuesday […]
Business
Piedmont Healthcare to purchase Eastside Medical Center in Snellville; several others
Atlanta, GA. (May 3, 2021) – Piedmont Healthcare has signed a purchase agreement with HCA Healthcare for the acquisition of several Georgia hospitals. Pending regulatory approval, Piedmont will acquire Eastside Medical Center in Snellville; Coliseum Medical […]
Schools
Monroe student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at Berry College
ROME, GA (04/29/2021)– Berry College hosted a Phi Kappa Phi induction ceremony in the Betty Anne Rouse Bell Recital Hall to honor the inductees of the honor society. Phi Kappa Phi distinguishes academic excellence in […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 19; Gwinnett 0; Walton 0 more deaths reported over the weekend
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Georgia is reporting 19 more deaths, Gwinnett is reporting no more, and […]
Community
National Day of Prayer to be observed in Loganville Thursday
The National Day of Prayer Service will be held from Noon to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, at the Loganville City Hall Lawn located at 4303 Lawrenceville Road, Loganville. The community is invited to join with other Pastors and believers […]
Schools
ECSU student Jorge Centellas of Monroe inducted into political science honor society
WILLIMANTIC, CT (04/29/2021)– The Political Science Department at Eastern Connecticut State University inducted 14 students into Pi Sigma Alpha, the international honor society for political science, on April 28. Among the inductees was Jorge Centellas […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: John Wilbur Newham, 79, of Monroe
John Wilbur Newham, age 79 of Monroe, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Monroe Church of Christ, 813 Broad […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: House fire on GA Hwy 138 causes traffic delays
Walton County Fire Rescue and Monroe Fire Department is on the scene of a house fire on the 1200 block go Ga. Highway 138. WCFR Assistant Chief Craig League said crews responded to the fire […]
Community
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts May Calendar
May at a Glance: See ALL our events and classes – click HERE Gallery: Middle School Show: April 29 – May 20 Reception May 20 from 6 – 7:30Shop: 50+ artists continue to bring in […]
Police and Fire
GBI seeks information on homicide investigation on GA Hwy 316 possibly involving road rage
Barrow County, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for information from the public in connection with a homicide investigation in Barrow County in which its assistance has been requested. In a press release, […]
Legalese
Legalese — Citizen’s Arrest
What can you do if you see someone commit a crime and there aren’t any police officers around? Do you have to just let the bad guy go? Can you make a ‘citizen’s arrest’ like […]
Schools
Update to plans for Spring Commencement exercises at UGA in the light of CDC guidance
Athens, Ga. – In light of changing public health guidance from the CDC and DPH, as well as an updated Executive Order from the Governor, the University of Georgia is amending plans for Spring Commencement. […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Charles Lee Mitchell, 76
Charles Lee Mitchell, born in Trion, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 76 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Charlotte Jackson Mitchell. He was […]
Community
Monroe Community Blood Drive May 3 with COVID-19 antibody test
There will be a Monroe Community Blood Drive at the Monroe First United Methodist Church. All blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from antibody-positive donations may help current coronavirus patients in need. […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Fraud, harassing calls, wanted person and slew of disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period April 22 – 29, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. […]
Business
CVS in Monroe, Bethlehem, Winder and Loganville are hiring
CVS is hiring for various positions in the Monroe, Bethlehem, Winder and Loganville locations. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the CVS career […]
Pets
Reunited ! Lost Two beagles in Loganville
No picture available as owner is out looking. My 2 beagles got out of their pen yesterday afternoon. 4442 Bos circle . Off grady smith loganville. 678-448-2811 Male is whie and orange color ,Female is […]