What's up Monroe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Monroe police hunt armed suspect after East Church Street shooting
Also on today's calendar: Loganville at Monroe Area.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wanted man considered armed and dangerous after Monroe shooting (fox5atlanta.com) — A man was seriously wounded in a late-night shooting outside the Chestnut Cupboard on East Church Street in Monroe, and police say the suspect, Charvis Grant, is armed and dangerous. Officers and Walton County EMS rushed the victim to an Atlanta-area hospital, while detectives obtained warrants and are asking residents to call 911 or Monroe police immediately with any sightings or tips.
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday September 4 - Business over Breakfast
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce #6 Porter Street Winder 30680
9:00 am Saturday September 5 - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park 210 South Broad Street Winder, GA 306
9:00 am - 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 - Board of Education Work Session Meeting
Newton County Schools Covington, GA 30014
7:00 pm Friday September 11 - Network Barrow
Barrow County Chamber of Commerce The 6 Porter Street Winder, GA 30680
9:00 am Saturday September 12 - Survival Skills - Girl Scouts Love State Parks - →
Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND DOG (In middle of breedlove, alcovy and shamrock 4 way stop.
) Shes a very sweet dog, she young maybe a yr old or so. If anyone knows this dog and the owner please reach out! (Nextdoor Mill Village) - Hello!
I live in Evergreen Estates off of Michael Etchison. Last night our cat escaped when we let our dogs out. She is a very shy indoor cat. Once we… (Nextdoor Breedlove)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Monroe. Apply here.
- Murphy USA posted a job opening for Store Shift Lead in Loganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Social Circle
- Georgia officials propose expanding protected species list to over 400 animals and plants (cbsnews.com)
Loganville
- New Puma Destination Trailers Support Longer Georgia Stays - Camp-Rite RV (rivertonjournal.com)
- Gwinnett County man gets life sentence in 2021 sex assault of 17-year-old (ocgnews.com)
Bogart
- Your last chance to see BTS in the US is in LA—get tickets now (onlineathens.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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