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🌱 Patch AM: How a Monroe-based soldier stunned his kids after deployment
Coming up on the Monroe Patch calendar: Christmas at When Pigs Fly Paint Night
Good day Monroe! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Monroe-based soldier stunned his kids after deployment
Also on today's calendar: Monroe Hurricanes vs Walnut Grove Warriors and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 30.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Army Sgt. surprises children after three-month deployment (valdostadailytimes.com) — A U.S. Army sergeant from the 178th Military Police Company in Monroe, Ga., just returned from a three‑month deployment and surprised his three children at their Valdosta schools. He spoke about the sacrifices his family makes while he serves and his plans to simply relax, do laundry, and enjoy the holidays together until he’s called up again. 
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
- Christmas at When Pigs Fly Paint Night
When Pigs Fly BBQ, 118 N Wayne St, Monroe
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Board of Appeals Meeting
Historic Courthouse , 111 South Broad Street , Monroe - Monroe Hurricanes vs Walnut Grove Warriors
Monroe Area High School , 300 Double Springs Church Rd , Monroe
4:00 pm - Live Music with 2nd Round Music
Oak x Vine , 114 S Broad St , Monroe
6:00 pm - 2nd Round Music
Oak x Vine , 114 S Broad St , Monroe
6:00 pm - Holiday Cheer Cookie Decorating Class
Oak x Vine , 114 S Broad St , Monroe
2:00 pm - 2nd Round Music: Elixir Brew Co - Monroe
Elixir Brew Co , 123 N Lumpkin St , Monroe
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
📣 Monroe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Struggle Snuggles
WIC , 15 Porter St , Winder
4:00 pm - December Women in Business Luncheon
Winder Community Center , 113 East Athens Street , Winder
11:30 am - Barrow Young Professionals // Holiday Mixer
Finished Goods Brew Werks , 56 E Candler Street , Winder
6:00 pm - Ryan LittleEagle
Top Dawg Tavern - Bethlehem, GA , 656 Exchange Cir #100 , Bethlehem
7:00 pm - Cherokee Bluff at Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove High School , 4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd , Loganville
7:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone ever adopted or taken in a relative child?
If so can someone contact me please? NYC contacted me yesterday about my nephew, he is in foster care. My sister dies back in 2018, the father was… (Nextdoor Royal Plantation) - If you or anyone you know needs help with light housekeeping, sitting with the elderly, or running errands, please consider me.
I'm seeking side jobs in the Monroe area. 706-474-1284 (Nextdoor Poplar Ridge)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Monroe. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winder
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