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Monroe County, Georgia
The former director of Forsyth Methodist Church Caring for Kids and two other workers were indicted on Nov. 9 over allegations that they gave Benadryl to 2-year-old children in 2025. The indictment concerns their roles…
Rogers Electrical plans to buy the Craft Cottage Builders warehouse in Monroe County’s Indian Springs Industrial Park for use as a regional office. Chairman Lin Rogers told the county development authority he expects to…
Monroe County officials said a planned Google data center on Rumble Road is expected to proceed despite Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms’ pledge to halt new data center projects. At a Nov. 10 meeting, bond attorney Kevin…
Forsyth City Council approved road closures for the Dec. 3 Hometown Holiday Parade, themed “Stars, Stripes & Holiday Lights.” The parade will start at the Performing Arts Center and finish at Ingles at 7 p.m., with…
Monroe Mercantile Antiques & Outfitters has opened in Forsyth as a new one-stop shop for outdoor goods and vintage finds. Owner Kimberley Dial announced the store’s recent grand opening. The business aims to serve…
The Ramage family is sharing its experience after Alzheimer’s disease affected a family member. The story focuses on the challenges the family faced and how the diagnosis changed their lives. It highlights the realities…
Veterans Day honors Americans who have served in the armed forces, living and deceased. Larry Williams reflects on the holiday’s origins in Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918, and recalls…
Forsyth City Councilman Josh Hill has proposed a cap on budget increases during the initial review of the city's 2027 fiscal plan. Presented on Monday, November 2, the proposal aims to limit municipal spending growth…
A writer tried cooking a potato in heated pine rosin, a solid residue left after turpentine is distilled from pine resin. The potato rises to the surface as it cooks, but the hot, sticky rosin can cause severe burns and…
Una columna de Joe Evans recuerda la amistad entre el entrenador Dan Pitts y Marion Dornor, quien inició el primer programa juvenil de fútbol americano del condado de Monroe. Pitts creó en su honor una jugada llamada…
Mary Persons’ cross-country teams completed their seasons at the GHSA Class 4A state championships last weekend, with the boys finishing ninth and the girls 11th. Ridge Lumley led the boys with a time of 18:28, followed…
Sisters Catherine Gose Seymour and Mable Gose Griffin won a local Reporter contest by identifying 22 people in a 1951 vacation Bible school photograph from Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Joanne Woodward placed…
Archie Welch, the youngest of 14 children in a Dooly County sharecropper family, left school and joined the Air Force at 17 after his father became unable to support him. The Cold War veteran drew strength throughout…
Mary Persons opens its GHSA Class 4A playoff campaign against North Clayton on Saturday at Dan Pitts Stadium in Forsyth. The Eagles bring a 7-3 record and quarterback Justin Murphy, who returned from a five-game injury…
Mary Persons’ junior varsity volleyball team ended its 2026 season with a 20-3 record. The strong campaign marked a successful finish for the team, which closed the season with only three losses.
With the main part of Georgia’s waterfowl season approaching, columnist Terry W. Johnson reviews the 2026 Waterfowl Population Status Report to assess prospects for local duck hunters. The report, compiled by U.S. and…
Forsyth County commissioners approved a 30-day moratorium on applications for new grocery stores in certain districts while they review the approval process. The pause is scheduled to expire Dec. 4, 2026. The measure…
Randy Ingram, a Vietnam veteran and former member of the Forsyth County elections board, has died at 79. He is being remembered for his service to the country and his contributions to the community. The brief report…
Recent kitchen inspections in the area revealed that while 12 out of 15 eateries and school kitchens earned an 'A' grade, three establishments failed to meet safety standards. Violations included improper storage of raw…
White Rabbit Boutique, located at Payne Mill in Forsyth, Georgia, offers a curated selection of vintage-inspired modern clothing and authentic vintage bridal gowns. Owner Dee Kerce, inspired by Jane Austen and classic…
A bridge on Highway 83 has been dedicated to the memory of the late Forsyth pharmacist Jimmy Lawson. Family and friends gathered on October 29 for the ceremony near his former lake cabin to honor his legacy in the…
A local resident recently traveled to Las Vegas.
Travis Billings, a 43-year-old man from Warner Robins, was arrested on methamphetamine dealing charges following a traffic stop on I-75 in Monroe County. Deputies reported that Billings, who is 7 feet tall and weighs…
Monroe County has issued permits for several large retaining walls, including a $5.8 million project at a new Google data center site and a $1.2 million wall for a new RaceTrac location. With multiple major construction…
An Ohio couple, Georgia Francis and Howard Woodward, were arrested for shoplifting at a Forsyth Walmart on October 16. The pair attempted to leave with $65.19 in merchandise while accompanied by an infant. Woodward fled…
A 24-year-old Newark man was arrested after leading Forsyth police on a high-speed chase reaching 118 mph on October 30. The suspect, Soufiana Kaba, struck another vehicle in downtown Forsyth after running a stop sign…
The Mary Persons Lady Bulldogs softball team received numerous postseason honors following their second consecutive region championship. Sara Grace Errera was named Region Pitcher of the Year, and head coach Lee…
An art exhibit titled 'Seams to be' at a local museum highlights the growing trend of textile art. The display features creative works by artists like Sonya Yong James and Victoria Duggar, who use materials ranging from…
The Forsyth County Planning Commission voted on a proposed residential development during their October 27 meeting. The project, known as the Madison subdivision, saw its planned housing density reduced from 216 units…
