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Employees at Longhorns Monroe rally for 17-year-old co-worker seriously injured in a car crash
Kamryn Surig was lifeflighted to Children’s HealthCare with multiple injuries. Kamryn Surig, a 17-year-old employee at Longhorn Steakhouse in Monroe, was recently involved in a serious car accident. According to a GoFundme account started by Raina Henderson, a fellow employee at Longhorn, the accident happened when another driver who was allegedly under the influence swerved into Kamryn’s lane and hit her head on.
Walton Cold Case: 1988 murder of Elbert Starkes
Each month as part of The Tribune’s public records section the newspaper will be working with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to report on unsolved cases. This case remains unsolved. On Feb 2, 1988, the Monroe Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a possible homicide at...
MPD Reports: Prowler investigation activated by armadillo setting off motion lights; unlicensed driver jumps into back seat at traffic stop
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 14 – 21, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the Third part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute – Green...
MPD Reports: Entering auto suspect flees on foot after vehicle pit stop maneuver; arguing couple reportedly throw gas on each other
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 14 – 21, 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. Traffic Stop/Vehicle Pursuit/Arrest...
Georgia lawsuit claims hospital knowingly overdosed patient, failed to save him
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Paul Lowe was 93, but the husband and grandfather was still living independently and making plans for the future. He often left notes for his wife to read around the house. “One of the last notes I have [from him] is, ‘Putting this in writing, ‘Do...
MPD Reports: Man charged with sale of drugs after visible text messages and evidence found during traffic stop
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 14 – 21, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Traffic Stop/Arrest –...
Rural voters given opportunity to voice critical issues at We The People Townhall in Monroe
Advocates and activists join Monroe voters to discuss importance of voting to addressd isparities and improve access to food, housing, and health care. Monroe, GA (March 26, 2024) – Community mobilizers and rural voters will convene for a townhall meeting at the Boys and Girls Club in Monroe, Georgia Saturday sponsored by the We The People coalition. The organizers said in a press release that this is a Town Hall to “discuss critical issues surrounding voting, housing, health care access, and food insecurity,” noting that “voter turnout is a key concern in rural, underserved areas like Walton County. The aim of advocates is to engage the community now to drive voters to the polls in November.
Obituary: Linda Nadine Yancey, 74, of Monroe
Linda Nadine Yancey, age 74, of Monroe, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11 AM at Corinth Memorial Gardens, 1635 Hwy 81 SW, Loganville, GA 30052 with Speaker Andy Wingo officiating. Linda retired from Rockdale Hospital....
MPD Reports: Unresponsive female revived with Narcan; slew of entering autos with several weapons stolen
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 14 – 21, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Suspicious Person –...
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