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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 third part. […]
Possibility of a settlement? The federal lawsuit filed by the city of Social Circle against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and officials with both agencies, over plans to establish […]
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fraudulent website designed to imitate its official website in what is known as a domain squatting scam. Officials say the fake site, waltonsheriff.us, could be used in phishing […]
Barrow County – Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will begin installing a temporary traffic signal next week at the intersection of SR 81 and Tom Miller Road/Tanners Bridge Road in Barrow County. As part of […]
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 second part. […]
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 first part. […]
UPDATE (Aug. 3, 2026) Gwinnett County Police Department report that detectives have identified the victim and the suspect in custody related to the fatal shooting Sunday in a parking lot at 3541 Stone Mountain Highway. […]
Victim was not injured during the incident Video courtesy of Gwinnett County Police Department. (GWINNETT COUNTY) – Aug. 3, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 17– 24, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the final part. Please […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 17– 24, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the third part. Please […]
Fire on S. Sharon Church Road in Loganville on Aug. 1 resulted in four adults and one child being displaced. Photo credit: Walton County Fire Rescue Occupants were all able to evacuate WALTON COUNTY, GA […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 17– 24, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the second part. Please […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 10– 16, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the final part. Please […]
Nettie Brookshire Littleton, age 92, of Monroe passed away on July 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving children. Nettie was born on February 22, 1934 to the late John Henry Brookshire and the late Rovaine […]
Downtown Monroe is inviting the community to give summer a stylish send-off during its “Cheers to Summer!” event on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to shop, sip, and stroll through downtown while supporting […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 10– 16, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the second part. Please […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 10– 16, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the first part. Please […]
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