Business
Rinse Bath and Body in Monroe is hiring
Hello Monroe-Area Friends!!! We are looking for a few amazing people to join our team to help peddle some soap in our store & to help whip up all of the Rinse goodness with our […]
Articles by Sharon Swanepoel
Police and Fire
UPDATE: Matties Call cancelled – 74-year-old man has been located safe
Union City Police Department has announced that the Matties Call for Boswell Williams has been cancelled. He has been located safe and is being transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and evaluation. At […]
Government
COVID-19: Georgia 33; Gwinnett 1; Walton 0 more deaths in the last 24 hours of reporting
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. Georgia is reporting 33 more deaths in the past 24 hours. Gwinnett is […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Man smokes marijuana in bathroom at children’s bookstore; preacher asked to turn it down after noise complaints
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 29 – Aug. 5, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first […]
Business
The City of Covington is hiring
The City of Covington has several current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City of Covington career […]
Community
Monroe Fire Department and Adventure Bags, Inc team up to help ease crisis situations for children
“Creating security & comfort across Walton County, one bag at a time!” Monroe, Ga— 08/06/2021 — On Friday, the City of Monroe Fire Department announces a partnership with the non-profit, Adventure Bags, Inc, to provide […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Marion Howard Stapp, 83, of Monroe
Marion Howard Stapp, age 83, of Monroe, passed away on August 3, 2021. He was born in Social Circle on August 14, 1937 to the late Dora Bell Doster Stapp and the late Amber Augustus […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: James D. Saunders, 86, of Loganville
Mr. James D. Saunders, age 86 of Loganville, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Francis P. and Lois T. Saunders. He is survived by his wife […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Gene Cantrell, Jr., 70, of Monroe
CANTRELL-Gene Cantrell, Jr., age 70 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart […]
Business
Southern Violence and Wrestling at Southern Brewing Company Aug. 14
Southern Violence And Wrestling returns to its birthplace – Monroe, Ga. Southern Violence And Wrestling returns to Monroe on Saturday, Aug. 14, and Mance Warner, one of the top names on the independent wrestling circuit […]
Government
Family, friends and fans cheer for Team USA with hometown Olympian Javianne Oliver as the team takes Silver in the Tokyo Olympics
Breakfast and a Watch Party was hosted for the family at Monroe City Hall Family, friends and fans of Monroe, Ga. hometown Olympian Javianne Oliver gathered at Monroe City Hall Friday morning for breakfast and […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 35; Gwinnett 1; Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Georgia is reporting 35 more deaths in the past 24 hours. Gwinnett is […]
Obituaries
Digital Memorial Tribute and Funeral Arrangements for Jimmy Guthrie, former mayor of Good Hope
The funeral for Jimmy Guthrie, former mayor of Good Hope will be at 1 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2021 at Harmony Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Harmony Baptist Church. Click or Tap on the […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Tommy Neil Keesee, 66, of Monroe
Tommy Neil Keesee, age 66, of Monroe, passed away on August 3, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, GA on September 11, 1954 to Marian Queen Keesee and the late John Robert Keesee. He is […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Stolen truck and trailer, catalytic convertor stolen from church van and slew of burglary and theft charges
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Friday, July 30 to Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Friday, […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Occupants of one vehicle allegedly shooting at another, arrest for false claim of a crime, warrant pick ups
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 22 – 29, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. […]
Police and Fire
LPD Reports: DUI arrest after Harley rider drops bike at traffic light; man charged with stolen vehicle, drugs, after passing out in parking lot
The City of Loganville Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 15 – 24, 2021. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. July 15 A 23-year-old Loganville woman […]
Business
Roundup of this week’s job postings
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 […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Doris Louise Palmer Dalton, 92, of Monroe
Doris Louise Palmer Dalton, age 92 of Monroe, passed away on August 2, 2021. She was born in Monroe, GA on June 23, 1929, to the late Theo Palmer and the late Florine Mayfield Palmer. […]
Police and Fire
Update: McDonald’s in Monroe is back in operation after fire damage has been repaired
Update Monroe Fire Chief Andrew Dykes reported just after 4 p.m. that repairs have been made and McDonald’s is back in normal operation. Initial Story The McDonald’s restaurant 2025 W Spring St. has been temporarily […]