Business
City of Monroe is hiring
The City of Monroe has current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City of Monroe career website on Jan. 13, […]
Month: January 2023
Pets
Animals in Walton County Animal Control in urgent need of adoption or rescue
WALTON COUNTY, GA – (Jan. 13, 2023) Bill Wise, Walton County Animal Control Assistant Director and animal rescue coordinator, said there are still many dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, without any interest, waiting in […]
Community
‘The Professor of Useless Knowledge Holds Court’ – an afternoon with Larry Witcher
The Museum is hosting an afternoon with Larry Witcher. Sunday, January 15th at 3 p.m. at the Walton County Historic Courthouse. Monroe historian Steve Brown said the afternoon event has been titled “The Professor of Useless […]
Government
Good Hope Convenience Center temporarily closed due to construction of new fire station
GOOD HOPE, GA (Jan. 13, 2023) – Officials with Walton County announced that the Good Hope Convenience Center located at Nunnally Shoals Road is temporarily closed while Walton County Fire Rescue Station 7 is being […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: William Bernard ‘Billy,’ 73, of Loganville
William Bernard Harrell (Will, Billy), age 73 of Loganville, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in the Loganville Chapel of […]
Police and Fire
Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services respond to slew of storm-related emergencies
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (Jan. 12, 2023) Crews with Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services were kept busy during Thursday evening’s storms, responding to a slew of weather-related emergencies. According to Captain Ryan McGiboney, public information […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: House fire displaces 2 adults and 3 children
WCFR assists Newton County after report of possible tornado WALTON COUNTY, GA (Jan. 12, 2023) Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 600 block of Overlook Road in Walnut Grove at […]
Schools
University of North Georgia announces local students on President’s Lists for fall 2022
DAHLONEGA, GA (01/11/2023)– University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita C. Jacobs recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the fall 2022 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor’s degree […]
Schools
University of North Georgia announces local students on Dean’s Lists for fall 2022
DAHLONEGA, GA (01/11/2023)– The deans of each of UNG’s colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for fall 2022. Dean’s List recognition is achieved by having at least a 3.5 […]
Schools
Victoria Millard, of Loganville, graduates from College of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (01/10/2023)– Victoria Millard of Loganville, GA, recently graduated with a Master of Education in Languages from the College of Charleston. Millard was among more than 290 students who received degrees. Located in the […]
Traffic
Georgia DOT offers advice for driving in inclement weather
Chance of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and heavy winds across North Georgia ATLANTA, GA – With the anticipation of severe weather including thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, wind gusts and potential for tornados expected this evening across north Georgia, […]
Government
Breaking: Walton County recreational activities cancelled Thursday due to approaching weather
Monroe, GA- (Jan. 12, 2023) As a precautionary response to the approaching storm, the Walton County Recreation Department will be suspending all organized recreational activities on Thursday, January 12, 2023. “We will keep the public […]
Community
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts Children classes for 2023
Kids’ ClassesDetails for Kids’ classes can be found HERE on our website. Email the teacher to register at least 24 hours in advance. Space is limited and classes may fill early.If you have difficulty registering for a class, call […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: More than $6,603 fraudulently removed from bank account; check fraud; mental health issues and domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 29, 2022 – Jan. 5, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the […]
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 or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on […]
Weather
Breaking Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for local area until 5.07 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm Warning For Rockdale county in North Central Georgia Northwestern Oconee county in Northeastern Georgia Southern Barrow county in North Central Georgia Southern Dekalb county in North Central Georgia Southern Gwinnett county in North Central Georgia Northwestern Clarke county in […]
Government
Monroe unanimously adopts the amended Animal Ordinance in accordance with Walton County’s Ordinance
Animals can no longer be left unattended while tethered MONROE, GA (Jan. 11, 2023). At Tuesday’s Monroe City Council meeting, council members unanimously approved the first reading of an amendment to the city’s Animal Ordinance. […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Dorothy Lee (Barrett) Byrd, 98, of Loganville
Dorothy Lee (Barrett) Byrd, age 98 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in the Loganville Chapel of […]
Business
Casting Agent for Zoltar 2 filming in Loganville and Atlanta seeks stand-ins and background actors
LOGANVILLE, GA (Jan 11, 2023) – Last year, downtown Loganville was transformed into a fictitious town for the filming of the first Apple TV series Zoltar – and it’s in the process of being transformed […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Assists – to WCSO for fleeing burglary suspect – to Walton EMS while mental health subject takes meds
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 29, 2022 to Jan. 5, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the […]