Business
Roundup of this week’s job posting
If you missed one of our job postings this week, 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 […]
Month: June 2025
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Money reported stolen out of cash app on phone that had gone missing
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period June 6 – 12, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Donna Tuggle Pressley, 81
Donna Tuggle Pressley passed away on June 16, 2025. Donna was born in Dacula, GA on August 3, 1943 to the late John Tuggle and the late Mary O’Kelley Tuggle. Mrs. Pressley was preceded in […]
Schools
Karla Bradford Receives Beverly J. Armento Endowed Doctoral Award from Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development
ATLANTA, GA (06/03/2025)– Karla Bradford of Loganville (30052) received the Beverly J. Armento Endowed Doctoral Award from Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development. Beverly J. Armento, research professor of social studies education, […]
Obituaries
Obituary: John Edwin Darnell, 66
John Edwin Darnell, lovingly known as “Doc”, passed away on June 17, 2025. He was born in Durant, Iowa, on July 26, 1958, to the late Arlene Hendrix and the late Omer Dale Darnell. Those […]
Schools
Landon Owens, from Monroe, GA, graduates from The Citadel
Contributed photo CHARLESTON, SC (06/05/2025)– The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2025 are now part of the Long Gray Line. More than 400 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and almost […]
Government
Update: Newton County father sentenced to 30-year prison plus 30 year probation in child cruelty case
Female co-defendant previously sentenced to 60 years to serve 30 in prison Update Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney announced that June 17, Carey Clark to 30 years in prison followed by 30 years on probation. […]
Schools
Area residents make Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University
AMERICUS, GA (06/04/2025)– The following local residents made the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 885 students recognized for scholastic achievement. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a […]
Schools
Shenika Brown, of Loganville, receives College of Education & Human Development Scholarship from Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (06/03/2025)– Shenika Brown of Loganville (30052) received the College of Education & Human Development Scholarship from Georgia State University this spring. This scholarship recognizes individuals with outstanding accomplishments in the College of Education […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Ina Ann Ray Jones, of Loganville
Ina Ann Ray Jones died on June 16, 2025 at Great Oaks Senior Living in Monroe, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Tim […]
Community
Elizabeth Jones will have another cemetery clean-up day in celebration of Juneteenth at Zion Hill Cemetery on Thursday
As has been the case in recent years, Elizabeth Jones, and Friends of Zion Hill Cemetery, will use the occasion of Juneteenth to spend some time working on the restoration of Zion Hill Cemetery in […]
Obituaries
Lifelong Loganville resident Ann Jones passes away
Condolences have been pouring in following the passing Monday of Ann Jones Lifelong Loganville resident Ann Jones passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. Photo courtesy of the family Loganville Mayor Skip Baliles announced the […]
Business
Lowe’s in Loganville seeks a sales floor dept. supervisor
Lowe’s in Loganville has a current open job posting for a sales floor department supervisor in Pro Services. “This is a leadership role where you can inspire a team to delivery exceptional services. Bring your […]
Schools
Timothy Doolittle, of Monroe, earns Dean’s List honor at Lee University
CLEVELAND, TN (05/30/2025)– Lee University congratulates Timothy Doolittle of Monroe, GA, on earning Dean’s List honors during the Spring 2025 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Congratulations […]
Weather
Weather Alert Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS until 7:45 p.m.
Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Oconee County in northeastern Georgia… Southern Barrow County in north central Georgia… Northwestern Morgan County in north central Georgia… Southeastern Banks County in northeastern Georgia… Clarke County in northeastern Georgia… […]
Community
Le Garbrielle seeks solo artist to showcase their works at the restaurant
Monroe Walton Center for the Arts announced that Le Gabrielle Crepes and Waffles in Monroe seeks another solo artists to showcase their work at the restaurant. The works of Jesse Ritchey is coming to a […]
Business
Shane Short of Development Authority of Walton County selected as incoming chairman at NEGRC
The Development Authority of Walton County shared this week that Shane Short, President & CEO of the Development Authority of Walton County, will be next Council Chair of the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC)! He […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Slew of storm related calls including furniture sent into the air at Just Wings
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period June 6 – 12, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note […]
Community
PSA from Piedmont Walton: Men’s Health Month – Four Screenings to Prioritize
Monroe, Ga. (June 16, 2025) – With many diseases or illnesses, symptoms don’t occur until later stages – often when they create much more serious health issues and are more difficult to treat. In observance of Men’s Health […]
Schools
UNG commissions local new Second Lieutenants for Spring 2025
DAHLONEGA, GA (05/29/2025)– In a ceremony held May 13 by the University of North Georgia, about 50 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University […]