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Georgia softball in NCAA Tournament: Weather updates from games in Athens
The NCAA Athens Regional has been moved forward again due to severe weather expected to blow through the Classic City Saturday evening as well. It was pulled forward on Friday for similar reasoning. Georgia softball's second round matchup against Liberty is now set for 11 a.m. at Jack Turner Stadium. UNCW versus Charlotte will follow at 1:30 p.m. The winner from game 3 will advance to the Athens Regional finals, while the winner from game 4 will...
MPD Reports: Not a good idea to cause a disturbance before leaving if you’re going to be driving under the influence
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 1 – 8, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the fourth part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Warrant – San’...
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.
Here's how long periodic cicadas will stick around in Georgia
GEORGIA, USA — For the past two weeks, some people have enjoyed -- and some have been annoyed -- by the hum of the periodic cicadas that are overrunning some parts of our area. As it is about halfway through the above-ground lifecycle of this particular cicada emergence, a...
Is Jaiden Fields related to Justin Fields? Georgia softball's slugger is sister to NFL QB
Jaiden Fields is one of Georgia softball's more veteran hitters heading into the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament. The graduate student utility player, who earned her undergrad in journalism and sports media at Georgia, ranks sixth on the Bulldogs in batting average (.301) and eighth in RBIs (17). She is one of four fifth-year or graduate students on the Bulldogs' roster.
Athens Regional Preview: Georgia’s Bombacious Offense Meets Three Pitching-Deep Foes
The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Athens, Georgia, for a regional at Jack Turner Stadium, featuring No. 11 Georgia, Charlotte, Liberty, and UNC Wilmington. A powerful Georgia team capable of starting a home run party at any[…]
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.
Oconee Blotter: Suspect in stolen pickup tries to run from deputies
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:. TWO BEERS: On May 2, Deputy Devin Blair made a traffic stop on a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette along Georgia Highway 316. Cpl. Quinton NeSmith arrived to assist after alcohol was smelled on the 61-year-old Loganville man driving the car. The man explained he had been downtown to Athens and had two beers. He read 0.17 on a breath test and a search of his car revealed five empty 16-ounce cans of Bud Light and an open bottle of Seagram’s whiskey. Another bottle of whiskey was found in his boot at the jail.
Commissioners approve funding help for non-profits
A small group of Athens area non-profits will be getting a financial boost from ACC commissioners for youth development programs, after expected federal funding fell short of the mark. That federal funding comes from Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs. Mayor Kelly Girtz explained the situation at a meeting this...
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