School’s back, Labor Day is just around the corner and before you know it Halloween will be done and we’ll be well into the holiday season. Again, things are unlikely to be easy financially for […]
Three public hearing were held on proposed tax increase as rollback rate wasn’t adopted On Aug. 4, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a general fund millage rate of 6.95 mills, keeping […]
STATESBORO, GA (08/10/2026)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 250 students for excellence in academics on the Summer 2026 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a […]
You’re invited to let your children get ready to get messy at the Walton County YMCA’s Parent’s Night Out Paint Party Friday. Join us August 14 from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Walton County YMCA for […]
(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 11, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Deaniyka Body. On July 24, Body jumped out of a vehicle while being transported and […]
Saundra Williams Rutledge, 81, of Loganville, GA, was called home to Heaven on July 22, 2026. Sandy was born on September 6, 1944, to Leonard and Nedralle Williams, in Savannah, GA. She attended Jackson High […]
Bring home state championships, school records, national podium appearances, personal bests and National Junior Olympic medals DES MOINES, Iowa — From dominating Georgia’s high school championship stage to standing on national podiums at Adidas Nationals and […]
Dr. Kodwo Annan, professor of mathematics at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), has been named a Fulbright Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious international academic honors. Annan will spend the remainder of 2026 in Ghana […]
Georgia Writers Museum announces the September Meet the Author presenter will be Mark Clegg and his new book, The Crimson and Gold. T he event will be held at the museum on Tuesday, September 1st, […]
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts is offering ArtSprouts, a playful, hands-on art class designed for children ages 2–5, with instructor Amy Weems. The class gives preschoolers an opportunity to explore painting, collage, sculpture and other sensory art activities while […]
STATESBORO, GA (08/10/2026)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 370 students for excellence in academics on the Summer 2026 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a […]
TROY, AL (07/16/2026)– Elijah Goddard of Monroe and Samuel Gourlay of Social Circle complete IMPACT new student orientation and enroll at Troy University for the Fall 2026 semester at the Troy Campus. The fall semester […]
The City of Monroe has many open job postings including for a digital media specialist. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City […]
Permanent courthouse plaque honors late Major Ethaniel Rakestraw’s 38 years of service Photo credit: Walton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook. MONROE, Ga. — More than seven years after his passing, the legacy of Major Ethaniel Rakestraw continues […]
County approves same millage rate, does not choose rollback rate The Walton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve its millage rate at 12.278, leaving the tax rate the same but not opting to select […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 24 – 30, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the final part. […]
ADELPHI, MD (08/06/2026)– Randy S. Cotton of Loganville, earned a(n) Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2026. Cotton was one of more than 7,300 students worldwide who earned degrees […]
She fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith, and on August 6, 2026, her faith became sight. Margaret Ann Reid Harrison was known as Miss Ann to many, Nana to […]
SWAINSBORO, GA (08/07/2026)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 125 students on the Spring 2026 East Georgia Campus Dean’s Merit List. Hamilton Shinn of Monroe (30655) has been named to the list for excellence in […]
Fire on Car Hauler on Highway 78 on Aug. 7. Photo credit: Monroe Fire Department MONROE, GA (Aug. 7, 2026) – Monroe Fire Chief Andrew Dykes advised at 2 p.m. that Highway 78 west bound […]
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