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Kitten found possibly hidden in engine
This little fluff nugget hitched a ride home from either church in Bostwick or the Chevron on Hwy 11 in Monroe . Text +1 (470) 885-9725 or call if missing .
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Police and Fire
Honoring a Hero – Five years after being shot while on duty, Covington PD Officer Cooper retires
Friday, the Covington Police Department got to celebrate the retirement of CPD Police Officer Matt Cooper#148. Five years ago, the Covington Police Department and community along with surrounding communities rallied in support of Cooper who […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Bag containing a large sum of money found in a local store; indecent exposure at a local gym; traffic stops net several arrests
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Sept. 7 – 14, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. […]
Police and Fire
Update: Second social media threat against a Walton County school surfaces Monday
Update A second social media threat was made against a Walton County School on Monday – this one against Youth Middle School. Walton County School District director of communications Callen Moore said they learned of […]
Business
Walton County Government is hiring
Walton County Government has many open 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 Walton County Government career website […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: 3 vehicles towed after incurring damage from cinder blocks falling from truck
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Family of teen victim of alleged indecent exposure to file lawsuit against Planet Fitness
Monroe attorney Bart Benton has taken the case to ‘hold Planet Fitness accountable‘ MONROE, GA (Sept. 15, 2023) – The family of the 15-year-old victim of the Sept. 6, 2023 incident involving a 25-year-old male […]
Police and Fire
Teen injured in early morning crash on Emmett Still Road near WGHS Friday morning
Officials report crash was severe but injuries were non-life-threatening Photo credit: Walton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page WALTON COUNTY, GA (Sept. 15, 2023) – Walton County Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Craig League reported that a […]
Police and Fire
Update: Man who exposed himself to a teen at a local gym arrested
Update 9/14/23 at 5:10 pm: Monroe Police Department is reporting that Jakorbie Dixon was located and arrested in collaboration with Walton County GA Sheriff’s Office and the DeKalb County Police Department. Monroe Police seek information […]
Police and Fire
Update: 5 adults and 1 juvenile arrested in case of body found in trunk
Update: (Duluth, Ga., Sept. 14, 2023) – Gwinnett County Police Department is reporting that five adults and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with the body found in the trunk of a vehicle yesterday. […]
Government
LHS, MAHS AND WGHS rank in top 33 % of schools nationwide; top 27 % in state
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Sept. 13, 2023) Walton County Schools System announced that Loganville High School, Monroe Area High School and Walnut Grove High School have all been named among the top high schools in the […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Discharged patient refuses to leave the hospital; entering autos and slew of disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 31 – Sept. 7, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Armed man threatening suicide by cop tased and arrested
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 31 – Sept. 7, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third […]
Business
Kemp declares State of Emergency with gas tax holiday to help cope with inflation
The lower fuel costs should be felt within a few days Atlanta, GA – Yesterday, Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp declared a state of emergency due to “the 40-year-high inflation and negative economic conditions felt by […]
Community
Local historian recalls why Sept. 11 is always especially tough for her family
Elizabeth Jones, of Monroe, with her father, Carlton Jones, survivor of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. Contributed photo On Sept. 11, 2001, local Monroe historian Elizabeth Jones was working one of her […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Suicide threats; domestic disputes; black snake removed from porch
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 31 – Sept. 7, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second […]
Government
Davis announces bid for Walton County BOC chairman
Walton County is a special place to Blake Davis. He said he feels blessed to be able call Walton County home and now wants to give back for the opportunities he has been afforded. Davis […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Heavily intoxicated teen turned over to EMS; two juveniles arrested and taken to RYDC for entering autos
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 31 – Sept. 7, 2023. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first […]
Community
JROTC students’ display at SCHS pays tribute to lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001
9/11 Tribute by Social Circle High School JROTC students 2023. Photo credits: Kari Willis The JROTC students at Social Circle High School were not yet born on Sept. 11, 2001 – the day of the […]
Police and Fire
Missing Child Alert Update: Missing Gwinnett County child located safe
(Suwanee, Ga., September 10, 2023) The Gwinnett Police Department has located Brett Lonnie Brock. Shortly after 2:00 a.m., she returned home safely and is with her parents. (Suwanee, Ga., September 9, 2023) – The Gwinnett […]
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