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Monroe resident featured by Georgia Trust in virtual lecture during National Preservation Month
Elizabeth Jones, of Monroe is working on the resgoration of Zion Hills Cemetery in Monroe. Zion Hill Cemetery in Monroe, Ga. Contributed photo. May is National Preservation Month and the Georgia Trust is celebrating it with a full roster of events, one including Elizabeth Jones, of Monroe, who has been restoring the historic Zion Hills Cemetery in Monroe, Ga. Jones is leading the effort, and encouraging others in the community, to help recover and mark the graves in an African American cemetery in Monroe that has significant cultural and historic value.
Chimney Park celebrates new universally accessible treehouse
COVINGTON — The completion of a treehouse accessible to those of all abilities was celebrated in Covington May 8. The treehouse at Chimney Park is nestled in 12 acres of woodlands and features multiple levels and a tree that rises through the roof of the rustic structure.
His Cancer Journey Shows Health Dangers Firefighters Face
FRIDAY, May 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For 14 years, David Perez fought fires in South Florida, thinking he was in peak physical shape. Then a routine physical turned up anomalies in his blood work that turned his life upside down. "The labs came back irregular. Everything was off," Perez,...
Youth of the Year: Perkins a standout in all areas
The Walton Tribune named Addalyn its 2024 Youth of the Year. Addalyn Perkins, the 2024 Visions Youth of the Year, has spent countless hours on the softball diamond. She was inspired to play the sport by her father. Stephen Milligan | The Walton Tribune. Addalyn Perkins has spent much of...
HEALTH SCORES: April 29 - May 3
♦ LongHorn Steakhouse of Covington #5244, 6112 Pavilion Way, Covington; April 29; Routine; 94/A.
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.
Update: Transformer fire at Monroe Power Plant contained but likely an ongoing morning incident
MONROE, GA (May 8, 2024) – Walton County Fire Rescue and Monroe Fire Department are on the scene of a large transformer fire at the Mackinaw Monroe Power Plant on Cherry Hill Road in the City of Monroe. “This is at the natural gas power generation plant. The fire...
‘When Calls the Heart’ Renewed for Season 12 at Hallmark
Hearties, it’s time to celebrate! When Calls the Heart will be returning for Season 12. Hallmark confirmed the exciting news on May 10. The new season will consist of 12 episodes, with production set to begin in July. When Calls the Heart will continue to explore the lives of Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow), Bill Avery (Jack Wagner), Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry), Rosemary Coulter (Pascale Hutton), and more citizens of Hope Valley as the show moves further into the 1920s.
DeKalb County Engulfed by Night Blaze Near Lithonia High, Second Fire Displaces Residents and Dogs
Two homes in DeKalb County, close to Lithonia High School, were engulfed in flames after a pickup truck caught fire overnight. This happened around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night on Rambling Way. DeKalb County firefighters worked tirelessly to control the fire. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the fire quickly spread from the vehicle to a two-story house and the adjacent home. Luckily, the two people inside managed to escape unharmed.
Baseball Recap: Walnut Grove sees their postseason come to a close
Walnut Grove and Hillcrest squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Walnut Grove had to settle for second. They fell 4-1 to the Hillcrest Panthers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Walnut Grove couldn't push the score so high this time. For Hillcrest's...
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