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Lawsuit to be filed against Monroe’s Tacos-N-Beer over June 16 incident
Tacos-N-Beer, 116 North Broad Street in Monroe. Photo credit: Brendan Koerner | The Walton Tribune. Local attorney Bart Benton has announced plans for a lawsuit against Tacos-N-Beer, a Monroe restaurant, in response to an incident which occurred at the establishment in the early morning hours of June 16, 2024. On...
Gwinnett County apartment residents frustrated as trash woes continue
LILBURN, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Imagine having so much trash that you need a massive U-Haul to get rid of it. That’s the case for hundreds of residents of the Brentwood Downs apartment complex off Pleasant Hill Road in Lilburn, a problem Atlanta News First initially reported on back in May.
New Piedmont Urgent Care in Monroe now open
Piedmont Urgent Care, Monroe, Ga. Contributed photo. Monroe, Ga. (July 9, 2024) – There’s now a new and convenient health care option in Monroe for people looking for treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Located at the Monroe Pavilion shopping center, Piedmont Urgent Care opened its 73rdlocation July...
City of Monroe to have 3 public hearings on proposed rate increase in 2024 millage rate
The City of Monroe is advertising the required three public hearings necessary in the event of a millage rate increase. Since the city is proposing a 7.28 % increase in 2024, it has announced the dates for the public hearings. These will take place in Council Chambers at Monroe City Hall located at 215 North Broad Street, Monroe. The times are:
Rock Blasting on New Hope Road in Lawrenceville Begins Today
The City of Lawrenceville announced planned rock blasting operations near 606 New Hope Road, scheduled to take place between July 15 and July 26. 💥 Why It Matters: Rock blasting can cause significant disruptions to daily life, including noise pollution, dust, and potential property damage. Residents in the affected area need to be prepared and take precautions to protect their belongings.
Townley Attorney Asks Judge To Reverse Deannexation Decision Of North High Shoals; Town Counsel Asks Judge To Dismiss The Case
***Superior Court Judge Wants Time To Make Decision***. Oconee County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard said at the beginning of an hour-long hearing last week on the suit filed by the Townley Family Partnership LLLP against the Town of North High Shoals that he would not make a decision at the end of the session.
Councilwoman Victoria Jones Sworn in as Member of Georgia Municipal Association Board of Directors
Councilwoman Victoria Jones was formally sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term on Sunday, June 23, 2024, during the GMA Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia. This prestigious event marks a significant milestone in Councilwoman Jones's career as she begins her second term as a member of the GMA Board, underscoring her commitment to public service and leadership within the municipal community. She also serves as the President of the GMA District 3 Northeast Region, one of 12 GMA districts in the state, a role she has held for two years.
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