Pets
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Month: December 2021
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Henry Lamar Blocker, 90, of Social Circle
Henry Lamar Blocker, age 90, of Social Circle, passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1931 to the late Mary Irene Blocker, and the late Henry William Blocker. He was […]
Community
Top stories read on Your Local News in 2021
As we come to the end of yet another strange year, we again look back with a little less fondness than we had hoped to on stories that dominated our local headlines. While the pandemic […]
Obituaries
Obituary: William Hillyer ‘Bill’ Kidd, III, 66, of Loganville
William Hillyer “Bill” Kidd, III, age 66 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Bill served his country honorably in the United […]
Community
WCFR and WCSO to host Stop the Bleed and Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training class on Jan. 8
Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Stop the Bleed and C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training on Jan. 8, 2022. For more information email john.webster@co.walton.ga.us.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia looks to close the year with record high cases
Positive cases in past 24 hours: Georgia 25,265, Gwinnett 2,281, Walton 245 With record high cases of COVID-19 reported for Georgia this week, the state is looking to close out the year with more positive […]
Community
Gwinnett County PD bring a little Christmas to some in the community in need of it
The Community Affairs Section of Gwinnett County Police Department’s brought a little Christmas to some children in the community who were in need of it this year. According to a press release from GCPD, “Corporals […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Man reports that someone moved his vehicle while he was warming it unlocked and unoccupied
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 23 – 29, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the final part. […]
Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed one of our job postings, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web between Dec. 26 […]
Government
Gwinnett County invites the community to bring one for the Chipper to recycle Christmas Trees
You are invited by Gwinnett County to drop off your live Christmas tree through January 24 as part of the annual Bring One for the Chipper event. Select Gwinnett County Fire Stations will accept trees […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: William Claude Callaway, 91, of Monroe
William Claude Callaway, age 91, of Monroe, passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born in Washington, GA on May 10, 1930, to the late Myrtie Ogletree Callaway and the late Henry T. Callaway. […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 45; Gwinnett 1 and Walton County 1 more death reported in the past 24 hours
Walton County Total Cases – 16,477 – That is 243 more cases reported in the past 24 hours. Cases per 100,000 – 17,197 cumulative (1,002 per 100,000 in past 2 weeks)Total deaths – 326 – that’s […]
Top News
Breaking: Tornado Warning issued for Walton and Morgan Counties until 6:31 pm Dec. 31
Covington and Social Circle, Oxford and Rutledge likely to be impacted Update Tornado Warning National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 546 PM EST Fri Dec 31 2021 The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Man who called police to report tripping over a stick arrested on Barrow County warrant
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 16 – 23, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the third part. […]
Business
GSP seeks to recruit applicants for the 113th Trooper School
Georgia Department of Public Safety is looking for a few more good men to serve as Georgia State Troopers. Click or tap on the links below to see if you qualify. The local Walton County […]
Business
Looking for a New Year’s Eve event without missing the big game?
Southern Brewing Company in Monroe is offering a chance for New Year’s Eve revelers to celebrate the end to 2021 and the beginning of 2022 without missing the big games. “We will be showing the […]
Police and Fire
Update: MAHS senior athlete injured in crash that shut down GA 81 on Wednesday
Update A crash on Georgia 81 at 9:44 am. on Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2021, left two people injured, including an athlete who is a senior at Monroe Area High School. The driver of one […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Cases spike in Georgia, Gwinnett and Walton as officials say Omicron variant responsible for 95 %
Georgia 37; Gwinnett 5; Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours Cases of COVID-19 are spiking worldwide and Georgia and the local area is no exception. Officials are putting the surging cases […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Cocaine located in restroom; disputes over dog, meal, nasty hotel room and between roommates over dinner
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 16 – 23, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the second part. […]
Business
Walgreens hiring in Monroe, Loganville and Winder
Walgreens in Monroe, Loganville and Winder are hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Walgreens is also offering a $1,250 sign on bonus for pharmacy techs – to be paid out […]
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