Legalese
Legalese – Dependency Deductions
Ah April. The end of cold weather, spring break, blooming flowers, free-flowing pollen, and taxes. April 15th is a day that shall live in infamy. It is inevitable as death – it is tax day. If […]
Government
Loganville to amend city’s parking ordinance
Amendments to the City of Loganville’s parking ordinance will be up for discussion at Monday’s City Council Work Session for April 2017. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10, in Council Chambers […]
Calendar
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at McDaniel-Tichenor House is scheduled for Friday
Spring is here and with it comes Easter and the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at the McDaniel-Tichenor House. This event is sponsored by the Monroe Junior Service League and this year takes place on Friday, […]
Police and Fire
Gwinnett teens charged in the murder of grandparents
Update: The Gwinnett County police report that the SWAT activity following the alleged homicide of an elderly couple in unincorporated Lawrenceville has ended with the suspect, 19-year-old Johnny Ryder, and his girlfriend, 17-year-old Cassandra Bjorge, suffering […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: High fire response continues for Walton County firefighters
Walton County Fire Rescue’s busy week continues as crews respond to structure fires in Walton County Saturday afternoon. “We have two outbuildings on fire – 1418 Nunnally Trace,” said Capt. Jeff Allen with WCFR. “Two […]
Business
Better Business Bureau Warns of Storm Chasers
A press release from Better Business Bureau in the wake of this past week’s storms Severe storms passed through most of Georgia this past week and tornado season has just begun. Con artists, known as […]
Police and Fire
Breaking Walton and Monroe Fire working a structure fire
Walton County Fire Rescue and the City of Monroe Fire Department were called out to a structure fire at 1840 Old Athens Highway in Walton County Friday, the 4th this week. According to Capt. Jeff […]
Business
Great Harvest Bread Company opens
The long-awaited opening of the Great Harvest Bread Company in Loganville is finally here. Following a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 7, 2017, the bakery will open to the public on Friday. Great Harvest Bread […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral arrangements: Edward “Ed” R. Williams, Jr., 80, of Loganville
Edward “Ed” R. Williams, Jr. age 80 of Loganville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruby Williams, brothers, Jimmy and Jackie Williams. Ed is […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Mr. Paul F. Darby, Jr. 93, of Monroe
Mr. Paul F. Darby, Jr., age 93 of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Mount Vernon Christian Church. Pastor […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Walton and Monroe fire crews working a house fire on Bearden Road
Fire officials confirm that crews from Walton County Fire Rescue, assisted by crews from Monroe Fire Department, are on the scene of a working house fire on Bearden Road in Monroe. Battalion Chief Craig League […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Monroe and Walton County Fire Departments working vacant house fire
Capt. Jack Armstrong with Monroe Fire Department reports that Walton County Fire Rescue are currently working a fire on Monroe Jersey and Twin Pines Road. Capt. Jeff Allen with WCFR said the fire was got […]
Calendar
The Annual Easter Bone Hunt for your canine kids is this Saturday
For so many, a dog is an extension of the family, another child in the group. So why should it miss out on the fun of Easter? Well,again this year he or she doesn’t have […]
Schools
MAHS Student 1 of 8 students who won a trip to U. S. Capitol
A Monroe Area High School student was one of eight who recently earned an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. as a participant in Walton EMC’s Washington Youth Tour. Presley Rowe, of Monroe, will join […]
Business
What to do if a Power Line Hits Your Car
You’re minding your own business when suddenly a power line comes crashing down on your vehicle. Here’s what you should do to stay safe: If your vehicle still runs, drive away. Simply drive from under […]
Columns
The Great War – Because of One Man
One hundred years ago, on April 6, 1917, the US Congress declared war on Germany. Europe, along with half of the world, had already been at each other’s throats since July 28, 1914. Isolationist America […]
Police and Fire
Weather provides busy day and a wild ride for local first responders
Despite a very busy day, first responders warned Wednesday that the worst may not yet be over. “There is a lull at the moment, but we’re gearing up for a possible Round 2,” said Capt. […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Walton County fire truck wrecks on way to call
Update: Capt. Jeff Allen with Walton County Fire Rescue confirmed that Walton County Engine 3 was involved in an accident on Emmitt Still Road this morning while returning to the station from an incident. “The […]
Loganville News
Breaking: Fire crews responding to possible lightning strikes on homes
UPDATE: Loganville officials confirm it was likely a lightning strike that damaged a home on Winchester Way in Loganville on Wednesday morning. Robbie Schwartz with the City of Loganville said that about 50 percent of […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral services: Mark Longmate, 62, of Loganville
Mark Longmate, age 62 of Loganville passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 9 AM on Friday, April 7, 2017 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. […]
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