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https://news.monroelocal.org/parent-concerned-about-temperatures-on-walton-school-buses/
A local parent is concerned about children overheating on local school buses and confronted the Walton County Board of Education on the subject last Tuesday. Joelle Burns has two children in the Wa…
Construction continues on SR 211 by Pinot Noir and Tuscany drive with the opening of the two roundabouts Georgia Department of Transportation announced that Georgia DOT and contractor CMES will sh…
https://news.monroelocal.org/storm-damage-kept-crews-in-walton-county-and-cities-busy-this-weekend/
Saturday night storm brought down lots of trees and power lines Last weekend brought the promise of storms with the National Weather Service issuing Storm Watches for the local area for both Saturd…
In the Garden The is a reprint from a monthly feature in The Walton Tribune by the Walton County Master Gardeners about gardening using the research and resources of UGA Extension. They would love …
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 8 – 15, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. …
https://news.monroelocal.org/ballots-can-now-be-requested-for-the-nov-5-2024-general-election/
Beginning Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, voters registered to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5, 2024 General Election, but unable to vote in-person on election day, can request an absentee by mail ballot throug…
https://news.monroelocal.org/the-city-of-monroe-is-hiring-23/
The City of Monroe has open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Monroe career website. Please note a job …
Your local news for Aug 20, 2024 from Walton County and East Gwinnett -
On August 17, 2024, at 12:05 am, Snellville Police Department received a call in reference to a runaway 15 year old female. Kalli Landreth was last seen leaving her residence at 2777 Burford Lane in Snellville, GA on August 16, 2024 at approximately 5:24 pm. Kalli was captured on surveillance footage getting into a white Hyundai hatchback. Kalli is 5' 3'', approximately 185 pounds, has hazel eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, black spandex shorts, and white Crocs. Please contact the Snellville Police Department if Kalli is sighted or if you have any information that may lead to her whereabouts.
🐍 August & September are considered "baby snake season" in Georgia for venomous snakes. A few things to note before everyone starts to freak out:
- Not every snake is a copperhead or cottonmouth
- It is illegal to kill non-venomous snakes in the state of Georgia
- Juvenile copperheads do not release more venom than adults, nor is their venom more potent. I know your aunt's great grandma said it's true, but it's a myth.
- You are most likely to get bit by a snake while trying to kill it. Snakes want to avoid humans as much as you want to avoid snakes. They do not chase people. No, they don't.
- You can spray a snake with water to get it to move along.
- Mothballs do not keep snakes away and are actually harmful for the environment.
- Just because you find a baby snake does not mean that more babies are nearby or that mama is close. Snakes typically disperse once they are born.
- Most egg laying snakes are non-venomous
- Copperheads have live births and are born with a bright yellow/green tail
- Patterns of juveniles can be different than how they appear as adults. *What kind of snake do you think is in this photo?
- NEVER try to determine if a snake is venomous by the head or pupil shape. Non venomous snakes can have a triangular head shape when in a defensive posture.
- All native snakes play a key role in our ecosystem.
- If you don't want your dogs to get bitten, keep your dogs on a leash so they are close to you and not getting themselves into trouble snooping around. 🐾
- Join this page so you can post and receive a quick, educated response on snake species when needed: https://www.facebook.com/groups/197457903938111/
- If you need to have a snake relocated, visit this page: https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=15dZE4rlRHqjb91yb6pKiI4ragG8DCtsz&ll=36.2931146484475%2C-95.11182142500003&z=3
- GWN does have a limited number of volunteer snake handlers. You are welcome to reach out to us but there is a larger population of people to assist in the groups mentioned above.
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https://news.monroelocal.org/arrow-agency-is-seeking-to-hire-a-part-time-administrative-assistant/
Arrow Insurance Agency is looking to hire a part-time administrative assistant. Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Arrow Insurance Agency. Interested candidates can apply by sending their r…
This is second Austin’s Law charge by Gwinnett County Police Department in as many months. GWINNETT COUNTY – (Aug. 17, 2024) – Gwinnett County police detectives have arrested a Sn…
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 1 – 8, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. Please …
The community is invited to enjoy an evening of music in Friendship Park in Social Circle from 7 – 9 – p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The King Rollers will be live in concert. You’re encouraged t…
Your local news for Aug 19, 2024 from Walton County and East Gwinnett -
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Fair is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2024 The second annual Walton County Fall Craft Fair, which is planned for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, will take place from 9 a.m. until. 2 p.m. at South Walton Commun…
https://news.monroelocal.org/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-local-area-sunday-until-11-p-m/
Here we go again. Stay alert. Hopefully we won't have a repeat of last night.
The National Weather Service has again issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for many counties in the local area, including Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Monroe, Covington, Lawrenceville,…
https://news.monroelocal.org/obituary-and-funeral-service-adam-durden-45-of-loganville/
Adam Durden, age 45 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Fune…
https://news.monroelocal.org/obituary-vickie-alderman-67-of-loganville/
Vickie Alderman, age 67 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Vickie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Howell. Survivi…
Marion Purdy Hayno, age 87, was born January 16, 1937 in Pensacola, FL. She died August 17, 2024 in Loganville, GA. She was the daughter of Rodger (Bob) Purdy and Alberta Maxwell Purdy. She i…
https://news.monroelocal.org/obituary-and-funeral-service-steven-michael-minio-58-of-monroe/
Steven Michael Minio, 58, of Monroe, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He married Heidi Minio, 1991, and they lived together in Monroe, GA. Together they raised 4 children. He leaves a…
https://news.monroelocal.org/obituary-and-funeral-service-georgia-nathan-malcom-90-of-monroe/
George Nathan Malcom age 90 of Monroe, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A private family service will be held. Nathan was a veteran of the United States Army where he served his country…
Robert Lamar (Bob) Manley, Jr. (84) of Loganville, GA went to his heavenly home on August 11. The son of the late Robert Lamar (Buck) Manley and the late Edna Ashburn Manley. His sister, Amy Manley…
https://news.monroelocal.org/obituary-adele-b-furtick-83-of-loganville/
Adele B. Furtick age 83, of Loganville, GA., passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bernard and Virginia Page Betsill. She is survived by her husba…
Leonard Hugh (Junior) Parker, Jr., age 88 of Campton, passed away on August 16, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1935 to the late Ruby Belle Evans Parker and the late Leonard Hugh Parker, Sr…
https://news.monroelocal.org/obituary-and-funeral-service-william-harold-hal-callaway-62-of-monroe/
William Harold “Hal” Callaway, age 62, passed away on August 15, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1962 to the late Mary Helen Martin and the late William Claude Callaway. He was preceded i…
https://news.monroelocal.org/weather-alert-update-thunderstorm-watch-until-10-p-m-strong-storm-potential-until-8-p-m/
List of downed trees and power lines.
Update: List of trees down from Walton County – cities have a separate list. Hickory Grove Church Road and Stock Road Piney Grove Church Road and Rosewood Way Hwy 11/ Mt Paran Church Road tre…
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Watch party for Olympian Javianne Oliver at Southern Brewery Monroe on July 29 2120
Avoid the high water on Nunnally Farm Road. Photo courtesy of Walton County Fire Rescue!
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