Top News
Roundup of this week’s job postings
If you missed on 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: October 2025
Top News
Piedmont opens second Monroe Primary Care Clinic
Piedmont Primary Care Clinic opens at Monroe Pavilion. Contributed photo Monroe, Ga. (Oct. 15, 2025) – Piedmont has expanded access to primary care in Monroe with the opening of its second Monroe location, Piedmont Primary Care at Monroe […]
Community
Fall into Wellness Fair to take place in Gwinnett Friday
The annual Fall Into Health Wellness Fair in Gwinnett will tale place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 17 at the Bethesda Park Senior Center in Lawrenceville! Residents ages 50 and older can […]
Government
Volunteer opportunities in Gwinnett for Great Days of Service Oct. 17 to 19
It’s time for Gwinnett’s largest weekend of giving back! Join the spirit of community as Gwinnett Great Days of Service returns this weekend, October 17 to 19. Thousands of volunteers — from corporations, schools, and local […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Traffic stops net arrests; drugs located in underwear of an arrestee; man turned over to EMS after overdosing on CBD cigarettes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 3 – 9, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth part. Please note […]
Community
Matthew Talbot NSDAR provides school supplies to Monroe Elementary for Day of Service
Matthew Talbot Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their Day of Service on Oct. 10 by providing school supplies to Monroe Elementary School. The NSDAR marks the founding of Daughters […]
Community
Boots, Bling, and Big Impact: MJSL Gala raises over $20K for Walton County health needs
Contributed photos The Monroe Junior Service League (MJSL) once again proved that a night of fun can fuel a year of change. On a dazzling February evening earlier this year, the Engine Room in Monroe […]
Community
Paint pumpkins with oil pastels at the October Art Party with Donna Friday at MWCA
From 7 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, you’re invited to an Art Party with Donna to paint “Pumpkins with Oil Pastels.” The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members (All supplies […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Delivery person from an area restaurant reports being physically grabbed while on a delivery
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 3 – 9, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Clifford Earl Phillips, 77, of Good Hope
Clifford Earl Phillips, age 77 of Good Hope, GA, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the Monroe Chapel of […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: William Henry ‘Hank’ Ayers, 62, of Loganville
William Henry “Hank” Ayers, age 62 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Corinth Christian Church, 1635 […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Wendy Michele Cooper, 55, of Monroe
Click or tap on this link for a digital memorial tribute to Wendy Michele Cooper Wendy Michele Cooper, age 55, of Monroe passed away on October 10, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1970 […]
Columns
Guest Column: Legislative update from Georgia Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe)
Dear Friends, I hope you’re doing well! It’s surprising how quickly fall has arrived, and we are nearing the end of 2025. I want to start this newsletter by expressing my thoughts on the tragic death […]
Community
Old-time music jam at Monroe Walton Center for the Arts every third Saturday
If you’re an old-time music enthusiastic, and play one of the instruments that reflect that enthusiasm, than every third Saturday afternoon in Monroe is the place for you to be. From 1 – 4 p.m. […]
Police and Fire
GOHS awards high visibility enforcement grant to the City of Monroe Police Department
(Monroe, Ga) The City of Monroe Police Department announced it has received a $55,368.00 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). This grant funding is provided by the National […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Intoxicated person turned over to EMS for injuries sustained in fall; slew of successful vehicle unlocks to retrieve keys
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 3 – 9, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note […]
Community
Walton County’s Christmas Assistance programs seek those in need and those willing to help
Christmas is just a little over two months away – yes, that really is just around the corner. So if you haven’t yet begun working on your Christmas list, this may be a good time […]
Community
Ghostbusters Plan Haunted Eatonton
Annual Ghost Tours presented by Georgia Writers Museum and the Arts Barn The ad for the 1984 hit movie, Ghostbusters, perfectly describes Eatonton this Halloween: “Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of […]
Community
The local Life Chain event in support of the unborn takes place in downtown Monroe this Sunday
The annual Life Chain will once again come to downtown Monroe to allow local residents a chance to show their support for the unborn and promote the pro-life cause. Each year, Life Chains form in […]
Business
7th Annual Battle of the Burgers in Monroe scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25
A great, fun event for the Walton County community featuring local restaurants battling for the title of the best burger is the annual Battle of the Burgers in Monroe. The 7th annual tasty battle is […]