5 Things Monroe Patch Readers Want you to Know

Do you have news you would like to share with the Walton County community? It's easy to do. Monroe Patch readers like you have posted a variety of news and events during the past week, and we've roundup up the top 5.

1. Freedom Fest of Walton County is coming up on July 4.  Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Old Legion Field.

2. Several dogs have been found wandering in the area.  If you're missing a pet, take a look and see if it has been found, or post an announcement about the lost animal with a picture. 

3. A reader expresses concerns about the Common Core Standards.  He writes, "The lack of trust in big government controls fuels my lack of support for Common Core." What do you think? Read the piece and leave your comments here.

4. Six Monroe residents recently earned degrees from the University of North Georgia. See who they are and congratulate them here.  

5. Volunteers are needed to work with Homestead Hospice throughout the NE GA Area.  Persons interested should make plans to attend a training which will be held in nearby Bogart on June 28.

Have news to share? Post on the boards or as a blog. Click here to add your event to the Monroe Patch event calendar.