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Health inspections: 'Multiple dead wood roaches' found in downtown Athens bar
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted July 30 through Aug. 13. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. Disclaimer:...
Zaxby’s in Monroe Grand Re-opening scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today
The first 100 guests today, Aug. 14, 2024, will be put in a drawing for a year’s worth of free Zaxby’s. The newly-renovated Zaxby’s in Monroe re-opens at 10:30 a.m. August 14, 2024. Photo credit: Sharon Swanepoel. If you are one of the many wondering when you...
Monroe firefighters, and Sparky the fire dog, help local centenarian celebrate special milestone
Reaching your 100th birthday is a special occasion reserved for only the few. So those who get to celebrate it deserve nothing less than to celebrate in whatever way they want. And on July 25, 2024, two firefighters from Monroe Fire Department made sure that Ms Mary Ruth Whitmire got to do just that.
Movie Night in the Park: The Princess and the Frog – Saturday
Bring your family, friends, and blankets for a delightful evening under the stars. Enjoy a free movie screening in the park, perfect for all ages. Popcorn and fun guaranteed!. Details: No vendors are allowed at this event. We will have free popcorn. Please plan to bring your own snacks and drinks. This event follows our annual Block Party.”
MYSTERY PHOTO: Harbor, setting, might give a clue
In this tucked-away harbor, you can detect many boats at anchor. Perhaps that and the setting is enough for you to identify this Mystery Photo. Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, and be sure to tell us your hometown. of Lawrenceville was first in identifying the last Mystery. “This picture is...
Pinky Cole Takes Over Recently Closed The Boujee Southerner
Pinky Cole (Owner of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan) has officially announced that she has taken over The Boujee Southerner (a black owned vegan restaurant that recently closed its doors) – and will turn the restaurant into her second Bar Vegan location. Bar Vegan, which started as an “experiential” restaurant and cocktail bar from Cole opened their first location in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market in February 2021.
NEWS BRIEFS: Souto Foods adding 70 new jobs to Gwinnett location
Souto Foods, a Lawrenceville food supplier specializing in high-quality products from Latin America and the Caribbean, plans to invest $28 million and hire 70 new positions here. This significant expansion marks a tremendous milestone as the company enters into a joint development agreement to kickstart the redevelopment of the underutilized former Cisco corporate campus.
Busy weekend for art enthusiasts at Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts
There promises to be plenty going on at the Monroe Walton Center for the Arts this weekend, beginning Friday evening, Aug.16 from 7 – 9 p.m. with the Art Party with Donna (adults only). Click or tap on the images below for full details and to register for each...
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