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 link for more information. Caterpillar in Athens has current job posting including for a staff […]
Month: July 2022
Weather
Weather Alert: Severe weather possible in local area this afternoon
WALTON COUNTY, GA (July 21, 2022) – The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a Hazardous Weather alert for much of north Georgia today, including the local area. The line of strong storms […]
COVID-19
Breaking: President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
This morning, the White House press secretary released a statement informing the nation that President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. “He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms. He has […]
Government
Georgia expands electric vehicle charging network with Federal Alternative Fuel Corridor designations
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has received federal designation for two highways as Alternative Fuel Corridors from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The first route is US 441 from Cornelia in northeast […]
Traffic
One lane of SR 316 to be closed due to road maintenance
Gwinnett County…Eastbound Lane Closure on SR 316 WHAT: Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has closed one lane of SR 316 due to road maintenance work.. WHERE: SR 316 in Gwinnett County in the area of Cedar Ridge […]
Police and Fire
LPD Reports: Woman takes a swing at another for cutting in front of her at oil change station and several traffic stops result in warrant pick ups
The City of Loganville Police Department reported the following incidents the period May 27 – June 10, 2022. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. May 27 A 25-year-old Madison man […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 101; Gwinnett 5 and Walton County 0 more deaths reported in the past week
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, July, 20, 2022. Georgia is reporting 101 more deaths, Gwinnett County five more and […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Subject arrested running from police with item just reported stolen; Juvenile issues; thefts and burglary
Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 7 – 14, 2022. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth part. Please note an […]
Business
Caterpillar in Athens has current job posting including for a staff accountant, welders, more..
Caterpillar in Athens is hiring in manufacturing and in administration. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Caterpillar career website on July 20, […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: 2-vehicle crash on Youth Monroe near Hwy 78
WALTON COUNTY, GA – (July 20, 2022) First responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Youth-Monroe Road near Highway 78 after 9:15 a.m. this morning. “The crash is involving a dump truck […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Kerry R. Ayers, 70, of Loganville
Kerry R. Ayers, age 70 of Loganville, Ga passed away peacefully on July 05, 2022 after a recent battle with Covid and complications from battling cancer for several years. Kerry was the son of Ralph […]
Obituaries
Obituary: William Luther ‘Buddy’ Maddox, 84, of Loganville
William Luther (Buddy) Maddox, age 84 of Loganville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. At his request, an old time funeral was held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in the Loganville […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Judy Beaver, 79, of Loganville
Judy Beaver, age 79 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart […]
Community
Georgia Historic Trust Expedition 2022 comes to Monroe
The City of Monroe has taken great pains to preserve its history and that has paid off. The City has been chosen as the host for a 2022 Georgia Historic Trust Expedition. Residents are invited to […]
Government
Take a tour of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center
You are invited to tour the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Friday, July 29 from 10:00am to 1:30pm. During the tour, you will have an opportunity to become more familiar with the County’s administrative and […]
Community
Monroe Museum Art Exhibit at Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts
The Monroe Museum’s archives contain over 4000 artifacts and it is short of space to exhibit even a small portion of these. The Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts has allowed the museum us to use […]
Police and Fire
Gwinnett County K9 Sika (Hound Dog) makes her first arrest following serious S.R. 316 hit and run
(Lawrenceville, Ga., July 19, 2022) – The Gwinnett Police Department reports that its K9 unit arrested Nicholas Shaun Rohrer, 22, of Winder, with the assistance of the Gwinnett Police East Precinct, the Full-time S.W.A.T. element, […]
Schools
Young Harris College announces Spring 2022 Honors Lists
YOUNG HARRIS, GA (07/14/2022)– Young Harris College is pleased to announce the names of the undergraduate students who have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2022 semester. Congratulations to these […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Riders operating on road without proper equipment, vehicle hydroplanes and strikes several mailboxes
The City of Monroe Police Department reports the following incidents for the period July 7 – 14, 2022. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. […]
Business
Takeda in Social Circle is hiring
Takeda Pharmaceuticals in Social Circle has 37 current open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant links for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Takeda career web page on […]