Paul Broun Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee on Drones, Unlawful Detainment

The congressman, who represents District 10 which includes Walton County, addressed the committee regarding the FY14 National Defense Authorization Act

Campus Carry Bill is Still Alive and Well - It Didn't Die With Last Session's Defeat

"It's not going to go away," says SB 101's sponsor, Sen. Frank Ginn.

Truck Loses Load at Intersection of Highway 138 and Ga. 10 in Monroe

Avoid the intersection of Highway 138 and Ga. 10 outside Walmart if possible at the moment as authorities help clear a load of building materials from the roadway.

Final Section of Highway 11 Bypass in Social Circle to be Completed by 2015

The $8.1 million project will extend 2.7 miles from the existing northern bypass to State Route 11 at the Walton and Newton County line.

'For Far Too Long I Have Sat on the Sidelines': Attorney Announces Bid for 10th Congressional District Seat

Small business owner and former adjunct law professor Gary Gerrard announced his plans to run Wednesday.

Deal Signs Bill Lowering Alcohol Limits for Boaters

The new law also increases penalties for those caught boating while intoxicated.

Monroe: 'Proud to be YOUR City'

There was plenty of food, fun and music in Downtown Monroe this week for the annual Super Summer Kids Activity Fair.

Northeast Georgia Unemployment Rate Declines in March

The Georgia Department of Labor said there were fewer layoffs and fewer people looking for work.

School Re-check and Social Circle Diner Re-open in Latest Restaurant Inspections

Hot Rod Diner has re-opened in Social Circle.

Jobs Open With Athens Clarke County Government

These are full time and part time jobs, some with no benefits.

Do Lawmakers Practice 'Selective Hearing?' Sometimes it Would Appear So

Selective hearing might be the best way to describe what is taking place in the political world.

Williamson Tours Coal-Fired Plant with Fellow Republican Leaders

Coal-fired Plant Branch in Milledgeville, Ga. is scheduled to be closed.

Part-time Job Available at Oconee County Sanitation

Applications are being accepted for a collection site attendant.

Three Vocal Athens Clarke County Commissioners Say No To Guns on Campus

ACC Commission and Mayor met Tuesday with the local legislative delegation.

Georgia Archives Gets $300K More and a Move to the University System

Both houses of the Georgia General Assembly unanimously voted to transfer authority for the Archives from the Secretary of State's Office to the Board of Regents of the University System.

State Rep. Donna Sheldon (R-Dacula) to Run for Broun's Seat

Sheldon announced her plans to run for Rep. Paul Broun's District 10 open seat in 2014.

Rep. Broun Takes Both Democrats and Republicans To Task Over National Debt

The Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate was speaking to Clarke County GOP members on Monday night.

City of Monroe and Other Area Municipalities Hiring

Monroe is looking for a cable TV Technician

Williamson Considering a Run for Broun's Seat in the U.S. House of Representatives

With U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (GA-10) seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate in 2014 the seat will be open. Georgia Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) said he is giving it "prayerful consideration."

Scores Range from 84 to 100 in Recent Monroe Restaurant Inspections

The Sinful Dish Cafe is available only to employees of the Walmart Distribution Center on Unisia Drive.

Monroe to Participate in the Great American Clean Up

Officials are urging neighborhoods to use the occasion to clean up the area and "showcase the beauty of Monroe."

GDOT Wants Walton County to Weigh in on a Roundabout in Bold Springs, Ga.

There will be an Open House on the issue from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the Cafeteria of Walker Park Elementary School in Monroe.

Athens and Lawrenceville Airport Control Tower to Close

The FAA announced the date when the towers will close because of federal budget cuts. The airports will continue to operate.

New Pizza Place Opens in Monroe Plus Updated Restaurant Scores

Red Zone Pizza is now open on Spring Street in Monroe.

New Georgia Gun Bill Fails in the Senate

The 'campus carry' provision was a sticking point in the 2013 legislation.

News Nearby: Two Businesses Qualify for Package Store Licences in Loganville

One business in Walton and one in Gwinnett qualified for package store licenses in Loganville, negating the need for a lottery.

Satirist Colbert Needles Chambliss over Gay Marriage Comment

"Saxby Chambliss isn't going to marry you, ergo, you don't get to marry anyone," Stephen Colbert said on his show this week.

Northeast Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.8 percent in February

The rate was 8.9 percent in February a year ago.

News Nearby: Loganville Mayor Resigns, Special Election Called

There will be a special election on June 18, 2013, to fulfill the remaining six months of Loganville Mayor Ray Nunley's term. The mayor tendered his resignation, effective immediately, as he undergoes treatment for cancer.

After Inching Up in January, Georgia's Unemployment Rate Drops in February

Georgia added 77,400 jobs, or 2.0 percent, from 3,898,300 in February 2012.

Former Monroe Public Works Director Steve Worley Under Federal Investigation

The investigation follows Steve Worley's termination from a job with the city of Monroe.

New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Monroe Plus Updated Restaurant Scores

La Fiesta Grille, a new Mexican Restaurant in Monroe, opened with a score of 100 on its preliminary restaurant report.

Corey Butler, 31, of Monroe, Found Guilty in the 2009 Murder of Epsie Ewing, 65

Corey Butler, 31, of Monroe was found guilty Monday of all 14 counts in the indictment for the 2009 murder of Epsie Ewing, 65, of Loganville.

Butler Waives Right to Jury Trial in Ewing Case - DA Takes Death Penalty Off the Table

After almost four years, there is finally some movement in the trial of the three Monroe men accused in the 2009 murder of Epsie Ewing, 65, of Loganville.

Karl Rove to Address GOP Convention in Athens, Ga. in May

The Republican strategist will be fundraising for Secretary of State Brian Kemp also during the May 17-18 weekend.

Monroe City Council Regular March Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

The Regular March meeting of the Monroe City Council is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Monroe City Hall.

Mixed Bag in Recent Scores from Monroe Area Restaurant Inspections

Recent food inspections in Monroe included Amici Italian Cafe, George Walton Academy and Charlie's Home Cooking.

Stare-Down at the Georgia Capitol

Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) gives an update on Crossover Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Williamson represents District 111 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Georgia's Unemployment Rate Unchanged - First Time Unemployment Claims in Walton Up

Initial unemployment claims Walton County went up from last month, but are down from over the year from January 2012.

As Much of the Country Looks to Strengthen Gun Laws, Georgia Goes the Other Way

HB 512, allows for guns in some areas of school campuses, churches and bars, passed by 117 votes to 56 in the Georgia House of Representatives on Crossover Day. It now heads to the state senate.