🌱 Patch AM: Walton County reflects on the loss of beloved Capt. Tim Tallant.

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In today's newsletter:

• Walton County reflects on the loss of beloved Capt. Tim Tallant.

Also on today's calendar: Monroe Fall Fest 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'We lost a good one': Georgia sheriff announces death of longtime public servant (wjcl.com) — Walton County residents are mourning Capt. Tim Tallant, a longtime member of the sheriff's office based in Monroe, after officials announced his death Monday. Sheriff Keith Brooks praised Tallant as a devoted public servant and friend, asking the community across Walton County and Georgia to keep his family and colleagues in their thoughts and prayers.
   

📸 Around Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Oglethorpe County at Monroe Area →
  Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Remedy Tree at David's 105 Listening Room →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 E Washington St, Monroe
• An Evening With Remedy Tree →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 E Washington St, Monroe
• Remedy Tree Live at David's 105 →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Monroe Fall Fest 2026 →
  City of Monroe GA, 215 N Broad St, Monroe
  10:00 am
• Local Legends: Rhonda Carrier & Still Cruisin' Band →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Monroe Area vs Greene County →
  Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd SW, Monroe
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Terraplane Blue Live →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Ben Flournoy Trio →
  David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
  Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Open House & Fort Tours
  Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
  9:00 am
Friday October 16
• Aidan Fisher at Top Dawg Tavern →
  Top Dawg Tavern, Bethlehem
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jorge Castillo….
  Blaze is doing very well and thriving. My mom is on the hospital missing him and he's missing her. Now my oldest is sick and she and blaze has… (Nextdoor E Church St/Madison Ave)
• UPDATE!!!
  She has been reunited with her family!! LOST DOG- Found on HD Atha near Jefferson Plantation. - Female Terrier mix, senior, very friendly. She is… (Nextdoor Woodlake)

• Panera posted a job opening for Team Member - Mid Shift in Monroe. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Early Morning 4am Truck Processor in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

• )obituary and funeral service: Carol Malcom Smith, 83, of Monroe (monroelocal.org)

Loganville

• 519 Raelyns Way, Loganville, GA 30052 (zillow.com)
• Obituary and funeral home: Greta Cora 'Harrison' Myers, 92, of Loganville (monroelocal.org)

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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