The U.S. government reportedly paid $128,555,500 to PNK S1, LLC to purchase a 235-acre lot at 1365 East Hightower Trail as an ICE detention center. Stephen Milligan | The Walton Tribune A construction contract for […]
No injures were reported Fire in the 300 block in Social Circle on Feb. 21, 2026 displaced two occupants of a structure on the 300 block of New Alcovy Road in Social Circle. Photo credit: […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the first […]
Update from Monroe Police Department Update: January 25, 2026 Homicide Investigation – GW Carver Drive A major development has emerged in the January 25, 2026, shooting death investigation on GW Carver Drive. Following a comprehensive […]
Once critical patient was transported by air ambulance WALTON COUNTY, GA (Feb. 20, 2026) – Walton County Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Craig League reported that two people were injured, one critically in a two-vehicle crash […]
Council firebrand also pushes back against state regs A Loganville City Council discussion, which began with routine guidance from the city attorney that the city needs to bring its charter into compliance with state law […]
Parks and Recreation marks two decades for county’s senior exercise program Modena Kirk was presented a certificate recognizing her as the longest attending member of Walton County Senior Fitness. Kirk has been involved with Senior Fitness […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Jan. 23 – 29 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the final part. Please note […]
Ride Gwinnett is hosting the Stuff-a-Bus food drive to support Gwinnett County residents in need. Donate canned and shelf-stable goods on Ride Gwinnett buses and in person at the Ride Gwinnett Customer Service Center until Saturday, February 28. […]
Registered voters in House District 94 can cast their ballots early for the March 10 Special Election. Vote advance in person every day, including Saturday and Sunday, now through Friday, March 6 at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and […]
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 […]
Henry A. Carroll, Jr., age 82 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in the Loganville Chapel of […]
Dwayne Cox, age 69 of Monroe, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026 in the Loganville Chapel with Rev. Marion […]
Constance Cora Bain, daughter of the late Eleanor B. Summers and Robert G. Hull, was born January 5, 1935 in East Lyme CT. She attended the Hartford Connecticut Public Schools, kindergarten – eighth grade and […]
Nancy Ann Towler Brown, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 87. Mrs. Brown leaves many family members and friends behind to mourn her passing and to carry on her lasting legacy. […]
Sarah Schleimer Harrison, age 71 of Monroe, passed away on February 16, 2026. She was born in Fulton County, Georgia on January 17, 1955 to the late John Schleimer and the late Mildred King Schleimer. […]
Event season is upon us and Monroe downtown is looking for a few extra sets of hands to help make the magic happen. You’re invited to join in, at 6 p.m. on March 5, for […]
TUSCALOOSA, AL (02/03/2026)– A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic […]
The Social Circle Farmers Market hosted by Downtown Social Circle, GA has the usual fresh produce, homemade baked goods and plants in Friendship Park this Saturday, but it also has something else special – it […]
ATLANTA – Osiel Adame-Gomez, 27, of Loganville, and Miguel Velazquez-Garcia, 26, of Atlanta, appeared in federal court to face charges related to their alleged distribution of large quantities of fentanyl. “Fentanyl is a highly […]
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