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MAHS and LHS new principals announced for 2024/2025 School Year
The Walton County Board of Education has named two new principals for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board unanimously approved the recommendation of Eddie Hood at Monroe Area High School and the recommendation of Matthew McDonald at Loganville High School. “We are excited to have these leaders take on their...
First Environmental with an office in Monroe is hiring
First Environmental with an office in Monroe has several open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link to learn more or to apply for the position. Editor’s Note: These job postings were on the First Environmental career website on May 17, 2024. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.
Georgia College & State University congratulates local students for making President’s List
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA (05/15/2024)– Georgia College & State University recognizes its students from the College of Health Sciences for making the President’s List for the spring 2024 term. Georgia College salutes all of its students who made the President’s List for their outstanding efforts. Tanner Greene of MONROE...
2nd person arrested for helping escaped Newton County inmate, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A second person has been arrested for allegedly aiding the escape of a Newton County inmate, according to the sheriff’s office. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office announced late Sunday that 30-year-old Diamante Seymour of Garden City was arrested on felony charges of aiding or allowing another to escape lawful custody.
Georgia Police Practices Questioned After Controversial Restraint Techniques Linked to Deaths
Georgia police departments are under scrutiny after a recent investigation found repeated instances of misapplying restraint positions and techniques, which have been linked to dozens of deaths over the past decade. The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University, in partnership with The Associated Press, highlighted the case of 24-year-old Fernando Rodriguez, who died after officers from the Hampton city and Henry County police departments applied multiple restraints and Taser shocks during his arrest in 2019, as per FOX 5 Atlanta.
Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniques
Two officers stood on Fernando Rodriguez’s outstretched arms, handcuffs connecting his wrists. Another stood on the shackles binding the 24-year-old’s legs. A fourth officer kneeled on Rodriguez’s back. The fifth placed his weight on the man’s buttocks. Five officers from the Hampton city and Henry County...
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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