LAWRENCEVILLE – The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Loganville man will serve a life sentence for sexually assaulting a teen. According to a press release, last week a jury found Johnel Elisse Welch, […]
Young artists can enjoy an afternoon of creativity, pizza and fun at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts’ monthly Paint + Pizza with Donna. The September session will feature a friendly bear painting, with step-by-step instruction […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 7 – 13, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into sixparts. This is the fifth part. Please […]
Snarky’s Machine is the opener The Swingin’ Medallions return to Monroe’s First Friday concert series Sept. 4 to kick off the Labor Day weekend. Snarky’s Machine is the opener. The community is invited to stop […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 7 – 13, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into sixparts. This is the fourth part. Please […]
The Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts is inviting Dolly Parton fans to put on their pink and enjoy an evening of painting, sipping and celebrating the country music icon who is no longer with us […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 29, 2026) The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a pine straw scam targeting homeowners through door-to-door sales. According to the alert shown below, some sellers offer a low price […]
By Jim Thompson – The Walton Tribune County could vote to convert old jail to offices soon Faced with a need for more, and better organized, space for governmental operations, the Walton County Board of […]
Identified subject is considered armed and dangerous MONROE, Ga. — (Aug. 28, 2026) — Monroe Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a 36-year-old Monroe man seriously injured. According to a press release from Monroe […]
WALTON COUNTY (Aug. 28, 2026) – Walton County Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Craig League reported that WCFR is on the scene of an overturned semi-truck on Monroe-Jersey Road near Dean Hill Road. “Monroe-Jersey Road is […]
A new local initiative of Choose Walton, a branch of the Development Authority of Walton County, identified 20 career paths with strong opportunities right here in the community based on statewide and Northeast Georgia workforce […]
Image courtesy of Walton County Sheriff’s Office social media. #1 DADS graduates not pictured WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 27, 2026) – Walton County Sheriff’s Office this week announced its first ever #1 DADS graduation hosted […]
The community is invited to History on Tap, an afternoon of conversation about Monroe’s history, historic preservation and the stories that have helped shape the city. The event will take place Sunday at 3 p.m. at Grizzle […]
You can also run, bike or row for a mile every hour for 24 hours at Compound Fitness Monroe It is just two weeks until the 25th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, […]
Sunny (Colleen Diana Blomquist) Cathcart was born on September 27, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware and died in Social Circle, Georgia on August 20, 2026. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Les; her […]
Patricia B. Robinson, age 79, passed away in Monroe, GA on August 21st, 2026 after her courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born to Clinton and Freda Benjamin in Sayre, PA on March 8th, 1947. […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 7 – 13, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into six parts. This is the third part. […]
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 […]
Click or tap on this link for a digital memorial tribute to Shirley Ruth Evans Burton Shirley Ruth Evans Burton, age 81 of Monroe, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born in Walton […]
Photo from social media announcement post. LOGANVILLE, GA (Aug. 26, 2026) — On Monday, two local businesses surprised members of the community with an announcement that the two well-known enterprises, both serving the needs of local […]
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