Social Circle residents upset over upset over planned electric vehicle plant
Residents say they feel planning was done in private, while project leaders said they had monthly public meetings about the site as early as last May that few people attended.
Residents say they feel planning was done in private, while project leaders said they had monthly public meetings about the site as early as last May that few people attended.
Monroe offers reward in outbreak of catalytic converter thefts
The city of Monroe is trying to combat a recent string of catalytic converter thefts with a cash reward.
The city of Monroe is trying to combat a recent string of catalytic converter thefts with a cash reward.
Georgia high schooler goes from gown to jersey for homecoming
A Monroe high school student will be wearing a gown and football jersey at her upcoming homecoming game. She's on both the homecoming court and the football team as the kicker.
A Monroe high school student will be wearing a gown and football jersey at her upcoming homecoming game. She's on both the homecoming court and the football team as the kicker.
Two New York men arrested for attempting to scam elderly Georgia couple
Brandon A. Massey, 23, of Springfield Gardens, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person, fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer, obstruction of an officer, and reckless driving and Jamal Clifford Davis, 28, of Queens Village, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person.
Brandon A. Massey, 23, of Springfield Gardens, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person, fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer, obstruction of an officer, and reckless driving and Jamal Clifford Davis, 28, of Queens Village, New York, was charged with exploitation of an elder person.
Monroe detective dies of COVID-19, police department says
The department wrote on its Facebook page that Detective Tracey Conroy died after testing positive for COVID-19.
The department wrote on its Facebook page that Detective Tracey Conroy died after testing positive for COVID-19.
Walton County residents continue to voice concerns over proposed jail
Some Walton County residents are concerned about plans to build the new Walton County jail near a residential neighborhood. They are demanding county leaders be more transparent and build the facility in an industrial area.
Some Walton County residents are concerned about plans to build the new Walton County jail near a residential neighborhood. They are demanding county leaders be more transparent and build the facility in an industrial area.
GBI: Landlord finds man's body in Walton County home
The GBI says the landlord found the man's body inside the Walton County home. It's unknown how long he had been dead.
The GBI says the landlord found the man's body inside the Walton County home. It's unknown how long he had been dead.
Monroe residents furious over plans to build new jail next to residential neighborhood
Walton County has talked about replacing its old, deteriorating jail for years. Several Monroe residents say they’re all for it -- just not smack dab in the middle of their neighborhood.
Walton County has talked about replacing its old, deteriorating jail for years. Several Monroe residents say they’re all for it -- just not smack dab in the middle of their neighborhood.
Deputies shoot, kill man after standoff in Walton County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a man was shot and killed during a standoff with Walton County Sheriff's Office deputies in a Monroe home on Thursday afternoon.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a man was shot and killed during a standoff with Walton County Sheriff's Office deputies in a Monroe home on Thursday afternoon.
Police chase, crash on Georgia highway leads to manhunt
Troopers say the driver led law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended with a fiery crash on the Georgia highway.
Troopers say the driver led law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended with a fiery crash on the Georgia highway.
Father says 11-year-old son jumped from school bus to 'escape the situation'
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
Georgia State Patrol pay tribute to K-9 with funeral procession
Georgia State Patrol had a funeral procession for K-9 Nico. The K-9 and his handler Trooper Doug Allen were assigned to GSP Post 46 in Monroe.
Georgia State Patrol had a funeral procession for K-9 Nico. The K-9 and his handler Trooper Doug Allen were assigned to GSP Post 46 in Monroe.
Boy jumps from school bus in Walton County, troopers say
An 11-year-old boy jumped from a school bus waiting to turn in Walton County on Wednesday afternoon. He is recovering.
An 11-year-old boy jumped from a school bus waiting to turn in Walton County on Wednesday afternoon. He is recovering.
Survey indicates tornadoes in Walton, Oglethorpe counties on Monday
National Weather Service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down in Oglethorpe and Walton counties on Monday.
National Weather Service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down in Oglethorpe and Walton counties on Monday.
Missing Walton County man may be in North Georgia Mountains
Authorities in Walton County are searching for a 57-year-old man who may be in the North Georgia Mountains.
Authorities in Walton County are searching for a 57-year-old man who may be in the North Georgia Mountains.
Walton County deputies looking for missing 74-year-old with dementia
Walton County deputies need help finding a missing 74-year-old man with dementia.
Walton County deputies need help finding a missing 74-year-old man with dementia.
Monroe group holds rally to honor lives lost to lynchings, police brutality
A group of Monroe residents wants justice for what’s happening today and in the city's past.
A group of Monroe residents wants justice for what’s happening today and in the city's past.
GBI: Suspect charged with murder in Social Circle deadly double shooting
An Athens man was charged Monday with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of two people along a rural road in Social Circle in May, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday.
An Athens man was charged Monday with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of two people along a rural road in Social Circle in May, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday.
Fire destroys nursing home, officials investigate
Loganville fire crews are working to learn what led up to a nursing home fire Sunday.
Loganville fire crews are working to learn what led up to a nursing home fire Sunday.
GBI: Couple found shot to death along rural Social Circle road
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked by police to investigate the death of a man and woman found along a rural section of road in Social Circle on Friday morning.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked by police to investigate the death of a man and woman found along a rural section of road in Social Circle on Friday morning.