The City of Monroe has updated the ordinance and is now officially redirecting heavy trucks around downtown Monroe. According to a post on social media, trucks must now use the new State Route (SR) 83 […]
Monroe, Ga. (Jan. 19, 2026) — Piedmont Walton Hospital is joining traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide to observe National Passenger Safety Week, Jan. 19–26, 2026. This lifesaving initiative, led by We Save Lives and The […]
MURFREESBORO, TN (01/19/2026)– Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 6,647 students who appear on the dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester, including Rylee Vining of Monroe, GA. To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate […]
If you’re interested in finding out if you have a patriot in your ancestry, the Matthew Talbot Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a free genealogy workshop Saturday to […]
Siligan Plastics located in Monroe, Ga. is currently hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Siligan Plastics career website […]
BEXLEY, OH (01/16/2026)– Lindsley Emile, of Loganville, was named to the Dean’s List at Capital University for the fall 2025 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, full-time, degree-seeking students must have […]
Shawn Barutio, age 58 of Loganville, GA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Shawn, born in Savannah, GA, was a graduate of Saint Vincent’s Academy, class of 1986. She […]
Council approves outlay for funds for architect firm In the first solid move in some time to bring a new boutique hotel to downtown Monroe, the city council on Tuesday approved a maximum outlay of […]
A surprise Winter Weather Advisory that went out in the early morning hours of Sunday didn’t live up to expectations – at least not in the local area. There was not even a flurry in […]
Dear Friends, On Monday, January 12th, your state legislators began the 2026 session. The session lasts for 40 legislative days, which are days when the House and Senate officially convene. Some days are dedicated to […]
OXFORD, OH (01/16/2026)– Leila Mathis from Monroe, GA was named to the Miami University fall 2025 President’s list. Miami University students ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for the […]
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA (01/13/2026)– Georgia College & State University recognizes its students from the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology for making the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term. To earn distinction on […]
JACKSONVILLE, AL (01/05/2026)– Ashton Wade of Social Circle, GA has been named to the President’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the […]
YOUNG HARRIS, GA (01/07/2026)– Young Harris College President Dr. John Wells is pleased to announce that the following students have been named to the College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students who achieve […]
JACKSONVILLE, AL (01/05/2026)– Victoria F. Taylor of Monroe, GA has been named to the Dean’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the […]
Carolyn June Kerr Clodfelter, aged 87, of St. Marys, Georgia, and formerly of Social Circle, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born in Alabama City, now known as Gadsden, Alabama, on […]
ROME, GA (01/06/2026)– Berry College recently announced its newest class of graduates for 2025. Lillian Tierney of Loganville, GA., earned a(n) BSH in Biochemistry Secondary Education. Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding […]
Contributed Photo Alerted to the possibility that federal Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel and/or potential contractors were slated to visit a new Social Circle warehouse identified as a possible site for an ICE detention […]
CHARLESTON, SC (01/15/2026)– Sage Drake, of Loganville, was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Drake is majoring in Undecided To qualify for the Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA […]
Father, son team increases online curriculum options Father/Son duo Caleb and Chip Morris of ProCivica. Contributed by Chip Morris The recent rebranding of the Monroe-based Civics Academy to ProCivica is far more than a cosmetic […]
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