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Forsyth man caught running from deputies
A 42-year-old Forsyth man was charged with three counts of obstruction on July 4 after running on foot from both the Forsyth Police and a Monroe County deputy. Officer Joesph Manning saw the shoplifting suspect, Nicholas Jerome Mays, walking down Sharp Street. Mays had allegedly stolen items from the Valero Gas Station on North Lee Street the day before. After Manning stopped him, Mays denied being at the Valero store, claiming that his cousin had worn the clothing that matched the description.
It’s a gas: Oglethorpe to build $2 billion plant here
Oglethorpe Power announced on Wednesday, July 10 plans to build a new $2 billion gas power plant off Rumble Road in Smarr, a huge boost to Monroe County’s tax base that will offset losses from closing units at Plant Scherer. “It’s gonna be a huge impact,” said commissioner Eddie...
Get rid of old tires for free this Thursday
Monroe County Recycle/Solid Waste Management will hold its 3rd Scrap Tire Amnesty Day on Thursday, July 11 from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Monroe County Strickland Loop Landfill, 513 Strickland Loop East, Forsyth off Highway 83 North. Tire disposal can be costly to the county and individuals. To help save...
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