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Ohio man sentenced to life in Georgia prison for molesting young family member
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Kevin McKenna, a 66-year-old man from Ohio, has been sentenced to life in prison with an additional 20 years for multiple counts of child molestation that occurred in Gwinnett County. A jury found McKenna guilty last Thursday of aggravated sexual battery and three counts of child molestation involving a young family member.
McCrary, Tigers energized, confident with softball regional ahead
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – In the heat of a May afternoon, Auburn's softball team had a spirited practice on Thursday. The disappointment of one that got away in the SEC Tournament had dissipated. It was time for what matters most in the college game. The Tigers (27-19-1), the No. 2...
WGHS senior earns Girl Scouting Gold Award for promoting voting to teens and young adults
Victoria Raphael is a graduating senior from Walnut Grove High School. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia recently recognized several local Scouts, including Victoria Raphael, of Loganville, as members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Girl Scouting. The other recipients were Ivy Giacchino, of Bishop, Olivia Hawkins, of Bogart, Olivia Self of Winder, and Jasmine Stringer of Gainesville. They were honored at a formal ceremony at Homer United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
MAHS and Monroe’s first female Eagle Scout
Skye Mackenzie Wilkie, of Monroe Area High School, has earned the Boy Scout’s of America’s highest award, the Eagle Scout award. A member of the Bold Springs church, Troop 5726, Skye is one of only 4% of scouts who have attained the rank of Eagle and one of the 6,000 female Eagles. She has also earned all 4 Religious awards which only 1% of scouts achieve.
Nurse Honor Guard to host Candlelight Service in Monroe On May 21
The Nurse Honor Guard of Greater Walton County will host a service honoring Florence Nightingale and other fallen nurses at its first candlelight service in Monroe. Officials invite members of the community to the ceremony on Tuesday May 21, at 8:30 p.m. on the front steps and lawn of the Walton County Historic Courthouse. Members will begin passing out candles around 8 p.m. and begin the tribute at 8:30 p.m.
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