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🌱 Patch AM: Walton County reflects on the loss of beloved Capt. Tim Tallant.
Happening soon: Oglethorpe County at Monroe Area on the Monroe Patch calendar

Good morning Monroe! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
- Oglethorpe County at Monroe Area →
Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Monroe Area vs Greene County →
Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd SW, Monroe
5:30 pm - Terraplane Blue Live →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm - Ben Flournoy Trio →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
📣 Monroe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cruise-In Bethlehem Varsity →
Bethlehem Varsity, 410 Exchange Blvd, Bethlehem
4:00 pm - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am - Aidan Fisher at Top Dawg Tavern →
Top Dawg Tavern, Bethlehem
8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
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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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