Tommy Holland Mitchem, Jr., 76 years of age, of Monroe, passed away on March 26, 2026. Mr. Mitchem, was born on June 29, 1949 to the late Tom Holland Mitchem, Sr. and the late Dora […]
Trenton Anthony Hopkins, age 19 of Monroe, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born in Walton County on February 9, 2007 to Samantha Hopkins. Surviving are mother, Samantha Hopkins; sister, Brianna Hopkins; brother, […]
Bobby Jennings Garrett passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 16, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1935, to Ola Jo Mitchell Garrett and Willie Reese Garrett, Sr. He grew up in Walton […]
Click or tap on this link for a digital memorial tribute to George Adcock. George Nelson Adcock, lovingly known as “Red,” age 88, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was […]
Lillie Margaret Daws, age 74, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born in Morgan County, Georgia, on September 10, 1951, to the late Mary Cobb Daws and the late […]
Joan Johnson Smallwood, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Fred Johnson and late Margaret Louise Johnson. She was preceded in death by her […]
In the warm pine forests and quiet backyards of Georgia, snakes live mostly unseen—silent, watchful, and often misunderstood. Most of Georgia’s snakes are harmless—and even helpful. While certain circumstances may allow for the humane killing of […]
ATLANTA, GA (March 27, 2026) – On March 20, 2026, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation temporarily suspending Georgia’s state gas tax for 60 days, providing immediate relief to drivers facing elevated fuel prices. The […]
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (March 25, 2025) – Gwinnett County government is reporting that a racoon tested positive for rabies after attacking a dog on March 17 near Tanner Road in Dacula. “Diseases like rabies can […]
The 58th Anniversary Commemoration of the Assassination of MLK Jr. and the 22nd annual reenactment of the lynchings at the Moore’s Ford Bridge will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The commemoration will begin […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 13 – 19, 20262026. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. Please note […]
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT Saturday for north and […]
Something egg-stra special is happening at McDaniel-Tichenor House tonight. The little ones are invited to join the Monroe Junior Service League for the annual Easter Egg Hunt – this year will be a glow-in-the-dark egg […]
Dr. Elmer Swartzmeyer passed away March 23, 2026 File photo from Walton County School District 2021: From left, Monroe Area High School principal Bryan Hicks, MAHS STEM teacher of the Year Jess Bush, Dr. Elmer […]
Defendant discussed trafficking “Busloads” of drugs into Georgia and visit by El Raton, the son of El Chapo MONROE, GA. – The US Attorney’s Office out of Macon, Ga, announced this week that a USA […]
UPDATE: The City Of Loganville Fire Department responded to a call on a fire at a commercial building off of Pecan Street at about 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026. According to officials, crews […]
Click or tap on the image above for more information and to register Monroe County Day School is celebrating its 10th year of operation in Downtown Monroe and what better way to celebrate it than […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 6 – 12, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the final 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 […]
City’s mated pair of Canada geese arrive at City Hall to prepare for a new generation Ricky and Lucy, Loganville’s returning Canada geese, are back at City Hall as they again prepare to welcome the […]
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