Coffee in hand, Monroe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Know this suspect? Monroe police say do not approach, call 911.
Also on today's calendar: Loganville at Monroe Area.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Monroe Police search for 'armed and dangerous' shooting suspect (11alive.com) — Monroe police are searching for Charvis Grant, wanted in connection with a shooting on East Church Street that left a 36-year-old man seriously injured. Authorities say Grant is armed and dangerous and urge anyone who sees him to call 911 and contact Monroe Police or Sgt. Mitch Studdard with any information.
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday August 29 - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park 210 South Broad Street Winder, GA 306
9:00 am Tuesday September 1 - Eihwar — Georgia Theatre Tickets →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
8:00 pm Friday September 4 - Business over Breakfast
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce #6 Porter Street Winder 30680
9:00 am Saturday September 5 - COVINGTON MOVIE TOURS →
Main Street Trolleys Movie Tours, 1137 Church St, Covington
12:00 pm - Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series Race #10 →
Winder Barrow Speedway, 330 Dunahoo Rd, Winder
7:00 pm Tuesday September 8 - Benton House Veterans Breakfast →
Benton House of Covington, 7155 Dearing Rd, Covington
9:30 am - City Council - Regular Meeting →
Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder
6:00 pm Saturday September 12 - Survival Skills - Girl Scouts Love State Parks - →
Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge
12:00 pm Sunday September 13 - Beginner Archery Class - Girl Scouts Love State Parks - →
Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- * Saturday, August 29 — one-day sale
* 1011 H D ATHA rd Monroe, Georgia * Furniture, home décor, kitchen items, framed art, office items, books, floral arrangements, picture frames,… (Nextdoor Dutch Crossing) - I was wondering if anyone would allow me to borrow your set of dog grooming clippers to cut my dog's hair.
She's a pomeranian so it may take me a day or two to finish, but I'd definitely clean and return them. (Nextdoor Green Acres)
- Fish Window Cleaning - J&H Parham, LLC posted a job opening for Window Cleaner - No Experience Required in Monroe. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A Winder posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member (Morning Shift) in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Loganville
- Two well known businesses in Loganville announce merger (monroelocal.org)
- An arrest in mother's silicone injection death gives children closure 17 years later (wsbtv.com)
- Loganville boy shaves head to support cousin battling leukemia (fox5atlanta.com)
Winder
Bogart
- Why in-state talent means more for Georgia than other SEC foes (dawgnation.com)
Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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