Community
Walton County lights up for Christmas
Beginning with Social Circle on Nov. 18, and ending with the City of Monroe on Dec. 8, one by one Walton County’s cities have ushered in the 2022 Christmas Season. Walnut Grove was the most […]
Month: November 2022
Pets
UPDATE: Missing miniature dachshund found and returned home
Update: The family reports that Cash has been located and returned to his home. If anyone in Monroe sees the miniature dachshund photographed below, they are asked to call 470-818-6132. This missing brown miniature dachshund […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Potential live stream fight in Tanglewood; friend borrows car and doesn’t return it; slew of domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 17 – 24, 2022. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Marcia Larson, 75, of Monroe
Marcia Larson, age 75 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Chris Kincaid, 65, of Loganville
Chris Kincaid, age 65 of Loganville, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral […]
Government
Single-lane Closure Planned on I-85 Northbound Bridge South of Commerce
Jackson County… The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will close one northbound lane tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, for bridge maintenance on I-85 northbound over the North Oconee River. The single-lane closure allows contractors to […]
Government
Proposed changes to SR 316 and SR 211 in Barrow County open for comment
BARROW COUNTY, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) requests public comment for proposed design changes on the State Route (SR) 316 at SR 211/Bethlehem Road (PI No. 0010352) and SR 316 at Barber […]
Business
Meet driver Josef Newgarden and the Hitachi racecar in downtown Monroe Thursday
MONROE, GA (Nov. 30, 2022) – The community is invited to meet driver Josef Newgarden and the Hitachi racecar in Downtown Monroe on Thursday, Dec. 1. Newgarden will be in the parking lot at West […]
Pets
Found cat: In the Hester Town Road area in Walton County
A family had a “really pretty black cat with white feet” show up at their farm near the intersection of Hester Town Road and Adcock Road about 3 or 4 weeks ago. If she is […]
Business
Walton County Schools has several open job postings
Walton County School District is hiring for classified and certified positions. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the WCSD Career […]
Community
Walton Village Apartments is the winner in the 2022 fall decorating contest
Update After a month of voting, Walton Village Apartments overwhelmingly won the fall decorating contest between A. Highland Village Apartments and B. Walton Village Apartments. Results A. Highland Village Apartments – 7 votes B. Walton […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Traffic backed up on Hwy 81 in Walnut Grove due to traffic light out and a crash
Hwy 11 also backed up due to power lines down at Tanglewood WALTON COUNTY, GA (Nov. 30, 2022) – At 8:40 a.m., Walton County Fire Rescue reported that Highway 81 in Walnut Grove is a […]
Community
The December 2022 TRIAD breakfast and monthly meeting for senior citizens is Dec. 2
The last TRIAD for 2022 will take place at 9 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at The Retreat in Loganville! Janice Tribble reminds everybody that this is a “great time for fun and fellowship! […]
Community
Cookie Decorating and Kid’s Christmas Party at the American Legion Post 233 on Dec. 9
Kids attending will get a small gift and a Christmas Ornament On Dec. 9, the American Legion Post 233 Auxiliary is hosting a Kid’s Christmas Party with an opportunity to meet, and greet, Santa. This […]
Government
Update: 12 fatal crashes with 18 deaths and 590 crashes with 300 injuries on Georgia roads over Thanksgiving
Update Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Count – 18 Killed During Holiday Travel Period Crashes (Atlanta, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated three fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated 12 fatal traffic […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Woman picked up on warrant after calling for a ride from the hospital; package stolen from porch
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Monday, Nov. 21 – Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Monday, […]
Government
City of Monroe to hold Called Council meeting Monday on Local Option Sales Tax
The City of Monroe will hold a Called Council Meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the City of Monroe City Hall, 215 North Broad Street. CALLED COUNCIL MEETING December CALLED AGENDA […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Mental health issues; fraudulent bank cases and a slew of domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 17 – 24, 2022. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. […]
Business
Valley View Enterprises, Inc. in Monroe seeks lead commercial electrician
Valley View Enterprises, Inc is looking for Reliable, Hard Working Lead Commercial Electrician , who take Pride in Their Work to join our team! Requirements: · Installation of Commercial Power and Lighting Systems · Ability to Read […]
Community
Athens Symphony Orchestra to kick off the holiday season with its 26th Annual Christmas Concert Series
Featuring Special Guests Seth Hendershot and Santa Claus (ATHENS, Ga.) – Santa is back to help the Athens Symphony Orchestra launch the traditional start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Concert Series. Performances […]