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Local students from Young Harris College Class of 2024 Commencement
YOUNG HARRIS, GA (05/08/2024)– The Young Harris College 2023-2024 academic year has come to an end, and members of the Class of 2024 have completed their final year in the Enchanted Valley. After celebrating YHC seniors at the annual Senior Reception and Baccalaureate Service, the College held its traditional Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, in the Harp Recreation and Commencement Center. The graduates celebrated with family, friends, faculty, and staff on their achievements.
Monroe Downtown Development Authority to discuss design, redevelopment projects and more at Thursday’s meeting
The Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting will follow. The Downtown Development Authority for the City of Monroe will meet at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, at Monroe City Hall. The public is invited to attend. The Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting will follow at 9 a.m. The full agendas...
Piedmont Walton to host blood drive on Tuesday, May 21
If you have blood to donate, Piedmont Walton is giving you the time, place and opportunity to do it. They will be hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at 2151B West Spring Street, Suite 100 in Monroe. If you intend to donate,...
MPD Reports: Multiple gunshots heard; mother calls police after 15-year-old takes her car; several bad checks cashed
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period April 18 – 25, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Theft Report –...
Nurse Honor Guard to hold Ceremony May 21
The Nurse Honor Guard of Greater Walton County will honor Florence Nightingale and other fallen nurses with a candlelight service in Monroe May 21. The Nurse Honor Guard, which includes members from Rockdale and Newton counties, will hold the ceremony at 8:30 p.m. on the front steps and lawn of the Walton County Historic Courthouse. Candles will be distributed beginning at 8 p.m. with the ceremony beginning at 8:30 p.m.
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