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Hey there, Monroe! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Monroe murder case ended with life plus 100 years

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Round Music and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Update: GA Supreme Court Upholds life + 100 years for man who murdered young mother (monroelocal.org) — A state Supreme Court ruling has upheld life plus 100 years in prison for Gregory “Deonte” Norwood in the stabbing death of Monroe resident Crystal Powell, a case investigated by the City of Monroe Police Department. The decision confirms the jury’s verdicts on murder and child cruelty charges stemming from the 2022 killing outside Powell’s Monroe home, witnessed by five children.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Eggs & Issues
    The Georgia Club , 1050 Chancellor's Drive , Statham
    7:30 am
    • Friday December 12
  • Network Barrow
    Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , #6 Porter St. , Winder
    9:00 am
  • Carver Middle vs Loganville Middle
    Carver Middle School , 1095 Good Hope Rd , Monroe
    6:00 pm
  • Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
    Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog at Monroe golf County club.
    On Alcovy st. Please camm 770.733.9514 of you know who owns him (Nextdoor Monroe)
  • This dog has showed up at our house.
    Anyone know where it belongs? I am off Alcovy road near the Monroe Golf CC (Nextdoor Oaks at Mill Creek)

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

Loganville

  • Iconic train in Loganville back on track (monroelocal.org)
  • Secret Service assisting investigation of CVS worker killed walking in store (wsbtv.com)

Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I come in peace. You come in pieces.
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