Business
New chicken joint headed for Monroe
If you like your wings high voltage, you’re in luck MONROE, GA (May 31, 2023) There is a new chicken joint about to open in Monroe specializing in chicken wings and it promises that its […]
Monroe News
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 […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Single vehicle accident vs cow on Hwy 78 Thursday sends one to the hospital
The cow did not survive the collision WALTON COUNTY, GA (June 1, 2023) – A crash on Highway 78 near Michael Road north of Monroe early Thursday morning resulted in one man being transported to […]
Government
Georgia Rep. Martinez joins with Rep. Mainor in bipartisan support for school voucher options
ATLANTA – Georgia Rep. Rey Martinez (R-Loganville) will join Rep. Mesha Mainor (D-Atlanta) Thursday at the state Capitol to show bipartisan for more school choice options. Mainor has called a press conference to discuss the […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Victim receives gunshot wound to his foot; man with stick attempts to enter vehicle; entering autos and juvenile complaints
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 17 – 25, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. […]
Business
Carolyn’s Communications is hiring
Carolyn’s Communications is an answering service for physicians and hospital systems nationwide. We are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week for our clients. We are looking for customer-oriented representatives. Where they will […]
Government
Update: Final traffic fatality count on Georgia roads for Memorial Day travel is 16
(Atlanta, GA) – The final count of traffic fatalities given by the Georgia Department of Public Safety for the 2023 Memorial Day travel period amounted to 16. The GDPS reports that Georgia State Patrol (GSP) […]
Business
NE GA/Atlanta regional commissions see drop in unemployment rates, labor force, employment; rise in first claims
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all Regional Commissions reported a drop in unemployment rates in April. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Thompson. “When you consider […]
Schools
Briana Cantrell, of Loganville, among UNG Sigma Tau Delta students to present in Denver
UNG’s members of Sigma Tau Delta include, from left, Carter Nolde, Dr. Leigh G. Dillard, Tiffany Montgomery, Dr. Macklin Cowart, Noah Boland, Briana Cantrell, Michaela Smith, Sophia Dixon, Matthew Moon, Emrick Williams, Gabriela Baez Valle, […]
Police and Fire
MPD Report: 15-year-old shot in Tanglewood; juvenile assaults his mother again; more entering auto issues
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 17 – 25, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. […]
Business
The City of Covington has open job postings
The City of Covington has open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. These job postings were found on the City of Covington website on April 6, 2023. Please note […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Hit and run involving bicyclist; juvenile suicide attempt; threat of drive-by shooting and passengers egg passing car
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 17 – 25, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. […]
Schools
Area residents make Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University
AMERICUS, GA (05/26/2023)– The following local residents made the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 627 students recognized for scholastic achievement. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a […]
Schools
Georgia Southwestern State University shares local students on the Spring 2023 President’s List
AMERICUS, GA (05/26/2023)– The following local residents made the Spring 2023 President’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 627 students recognized for scholastic achievement. To be eligible for the President’s List, a […]
Schools
Ahyahna Way, of Loganville, makes Spring 2023 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State
AMERICUS, GA (05/26/2023)– Ahyahna Way, a resident of Loganville, GA, made the Spring 2023 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 627 students recognized for scholastic achievement. To be eligible for […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: DUIs; disorderly conduct and slew of entering autos
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Sunday, May 21 – Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Sunday, […]
Police and Fire
Former Walton County resident dies fighting apartment fire in South Carolina
Photo credit: Irmo Fire Department Facebook page A South Carolina apartment fire Friday has taken the life of a former Walton County resident who lost his life battling the fire. According to Irmo Fire Department, […]
Business
Walton County government hiring , including for a records technician in Sheriff’s Office
The Walton County government has many current open job postings, including for a record’s technician in the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. These positions will remain open until filled except for the records technician position, which […]
Police and Fire
Loganville man charged in chokehold assault in Panama City beach
Photo credit: Panama City Beach Police Department A Loganville man was arrested in Florida over the weekend for allegedly choking a man into unconsciousness in the parking area of a Pizza restaurant in Panama City […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: 14-year-old sought in shooting in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, GA (May 28, 2023) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a shooting in Walton County allegedly involving a 14-year-old suspect. According to Maj. Scott Whisnant, public information officer for […]