The 1% Educational Sales and Use Tax for Walton County was approved countywide, extending the 1 percent sales tax for the benefit of Walton County Public Schools. This vote renews the one-penny sales tax that […]
Benjamin Franklin Stamey, Jr., of Social Circle, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born in North Carolina, on July 15, 1943, to the late Ida Mozelle Hoffman Stamey and the late […]
Applications close Nov. 21 for technology community benefit programs Meta has launched the latest cycle of its annual Data Center Community Action Grants program for the Stanton Springs community. The Walton County community has benefited […]
Event distributes food in wake of SNAP freeze Volunteers pack boxes with food on Monday morning at Faith in Serving Humanity (FISH) in Monroe. The multiple-church Christian ministry held a special food distribution Monday for […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 24 – 30, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth part. Please note […]
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 […]
With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life of Deborah (Debbie) Mulkey Long, 74, of Monroe, Georgia, who passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2025. Debbie’s legacy of kindness, […]
Otis Scott (Scotty) Dupree, age 78, of Loganville, GA (formerly of Tifton, GA), passed away on October 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he lived a […]
Jimmie Ann Chapman, age 85, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away October 27, 2025. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2 PM in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home […]
Social Circle Council District 1 incumbent councilwoman reelected; District 3 newcomer unopposed After the votes were counted in the Nov. 4 election, Social Circle voters had returned District 1 incumbent Councilwoman Traysa Price to serve […]
Mary T. Carpenter (Terry), passed peacefully on October 1, 2025, following a courageous battle with Stage 4 kidney disease. Terry was born in Baltimore, Ireland, on July 12, 1943, the daughter of Patrick and Kathleen […]
When the election results finally came in Tuesday night, former councilman Ross Bradley was returned to his District 3 seat on the City Council, beating Councilman Charles Boyce, IV, who had unseated him four years […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 24 – 30, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note […]
The Holiday Season is officially here and the community is invited to Downtown Monroe on Thursday, Nov. 6, for Candlelight Shopping as the streets light up for the beginning of the Christmas season! You can […]
Police collect toys for local children Gwinnett Police is collecting toy donations for children ages 14 and younger through Friday, December 12. Bring a new, unopened gift valued at $10 or more to the headquarters […]
The 2025 election came to a close in Loganville late Tuesday night with Councilman Branden Whitfield the mayor elect, Councilwoman Melanie Long returned to her seat on the city council and candidates Keith Colquitt and […]
Dennis Alan Yearta, age 71, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 surrounded by the love and support of his family. Mr. Yearta was born on October 17, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Nov. 3, 2025) The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a Loganville man for allegedly possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) following an investigation. “In October 2025, Walton County investigators […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 24 – 30, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note […]
FISH, churches to give out food to affected families Mark Prather, manager of the food pantry at FISH in Monroe, maneuvers a fork lift loaded with fruit as the ministry prepares for a special Monday […]
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