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In today's newsletter:

  • NFL player's alleged family-violence case tied to home near Monroe

Also on today's calendar: Loganville at Monroe Area.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rashod Bateman Shoved Marissa Crumley Into Wall and Destroyed Her Mercedes (blacksportsonline.com) — A high-profile domestic incident involving NFL player Rashod Bateman allegedly occurred at a home in the Monroe area of Walton County, where police say an argument escalated into violence and damage to a car with an infant inside. Authorities report that Bateman faces family-violence and property-damage charges, while the NFL and his team say they are reviewing the case as it moves through court.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Loganville

  • Council rejects all variance requests on property proposed for a Sprouts grocery in Loganville (monroelocal.org)
  • Wilson, of Loganville, among those to earn degrees from UNG in summer 2026 (monroelocal.org)
  • Obituary: Arthur 'Art' David Page, 88, of Loganville (monroelocal.org)

Bogart

  • Uber driver arrested on Arkansas warrants (onlineathens.com)
  • Getting to know Aaron Philo, the first Florida starting QB of Jon Sumrall era (yardbarker.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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