Marriage proposal topped off the end of the parade for a special Hallmark Moment Crowds stood several rows deep to catch the only Monroe Bicentennial Christmas Parade that they’re likely to ever get to see, […]
What other theme could be considered for this year’s Christmas Parade in downtown Monroe Thursday other than “a Bicentennial Christmas” to continue the city’s Bicentennial Celebration. And this year, it is returning to a normal […]
Monroe, Ga. incorporation date – Nov. 30, 1821 Today, Nov. 30, 2021, is the official Bicentennial Celebration for the City of Monroe. Exactly 200 years ago, Monroe was incorporated – first as a town, later […]
He will also offer two Walking Tours through Downtown Monroe In a week’s time, Nov. 30, 2021, the City of Monroe officially celebrates its Bicentennial – 200 years of existence. So let the week of […]
Happy Birthday Monroe! Let the celebrations begin! Monroe was founded as the county seat of the newly formed Walton County in 1818, but not incorporated as a town until Nov. 30, 1821. So this year […]
Between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., if you swing by the Monroe Museum parking lot you can pick up a Northern Red Oak tree seedling in honor of Arbor Day 2021 – and the City […]
It was a full year of celebrations throughout 2018 as Walton County commemorated its Bicentennial. The celebrations kicked off in January 2018 at the State Capital when a Proclamation was signed by Gov. Nathan Deal before […]
There was music, there was cake, there was even Santa and snow – and there were fireworks to cap of a year of celebrations Saturday as the community joined in wishing Walton County a Happy […]
A year of celebration that began in January this year will culminate in a bang Saturday evening with a fireworks display 200 years in the making in downtown Monroe. The festivities begin at 4 pm. […]
There are few places in Walton County that portray its early history better than the William Harris Homestead. Anyone who wants to find out more about the county’s beginnings as we continue the bicentennial celebration […]
Celebrate Walton’s Bicentennial and freedom in the City of Monroe with live music, food, children’s activities and an amazing fireworks display. You will not want to miss this family-friendly celebration. Band X- Atlanta’s Favorite Party Band is […]
The City of Loganville will take part in its second bicentennial celebration as it welcomes the Gwinnett County ceremonial torch. The torch began its journey on Gwinnett County’s 199th birthday on Dec. 9, 2017. The […]
Service at 4 p.m. will be followed by dinner on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse Since the very beginning of its existence, faith has played a big part in the founding and progress of […]
The Commemorative Bicentennial Issue of Walton Living Magazine is in and copies of the magazines are already available at many locations around the County. A special thank you to the writers, photographers and designers who […]
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 was declared Walton County Bicentennial Day and with that proclamation, the year-long celebrations in the lead up to Walton County’s 200-year Anniversary Celebration on Dec. 15, 2018 officially began. Amid a […]
Walton County public information officer Diane Baggett gave an update to the journey of Walton County’s new flag in honor of the County’s Bicentennial as it continued its journey this week. “After a flag lowering […]
If you missed the beginning of Walton County’s new flag in honor of the County’s Bicentennial Celebrations making its way to the County this week, you still have a few opportunities to catch it along […]
The newly-revealed Walton County flag began its journey from the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, beginning with a proclamation signed by state Reps. Tom Kirby, R-Loganville and Bruce Williamson, R-Monroe. It then […]
Plans for the new bicentennial flag to travel from Loganville to Between on Wednesday could change due to a potential trip to the White House by Loganville Mayor Rey Martinez. The plans were for him […]
If you’re on Highway 78 anywhere from the City of Loganville to the City of Between on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, between 11 a.m. and noon, you could get the first glimpse of Walton County’s […]
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