🌱 Patch AM: Monroe graduate’s long journey to a Navy honor and Clemson career

Good morning Monroe! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Monroe graduate’s long journey to a Navy honor and Clemson career

Also on today's calendar: ActionMEMBERS.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 57, low: 28.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and much colder, with a high of 37 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vicki Gillis awards Larry Grimes Quilt of Valor at Emeritus College (clemson.edu) — A Navy veteran and Clemson professor emeritus who graduated high school in Monroe has been honored with a Quilt of Valor recognizing his military service. The story traces Larry Grimes’ journey from Monroe in 1963 through his Navy years and long academic career, culminating in this special recognition at Clemson’s Emeritus College Holiday Market and Social.
   

📸 Around Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 20

• New Year at When Pigs Fly Paint Night
  When Pigs Fly BBQ, 118 N Wayne St, Monroe
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 28

• ActionMEMBERS
  When Pigs Fly BBQ , 118 N Wayne St , Monroe
  10:30 am

📣 Monroe Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 16

• Network Barrow
  Barrow County Chamber of Commerce , #6 Porter St. , Winder
  9:00 am
• Friday Fun Game Night
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  5:00 pm
• Campfire and Hot Cocoa
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  6:00 pm
• Social Circle vs WD Mohammad
  Social Circle High School , 154 Alcova Dr , Social Circle
  6:30 pm
• Community Campfire & S'mores on the House!
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Loop Around the Lake
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  9:00 am
• Winter Wonder Party
  Hard Labor Creek State Park , 5 Hard Labor Creek Road , Rutledge
  1:30 pm

Tuesday January 20

• 🌿 Wellness Tastings with the Oasis🥗 (1)
  Wimberly Center for Community Development , 163 M.L.K. Jr Dr , Winder
  10:30 am
• Pirates of the Caribbean Trivia Night!
  Night Sky Coffee Roasters , 47 N Jackson St , Winder
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
  Winder Community Center , 113 E Athens St , Winder
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I couldn’t get a photo because he/she was moving too fast but there seems to be a dog loose around my area.
  (Madison/Bold Springs Street/ Near Rest Haven Cemetery ). If they come back I’ll try to see if I can hold onto them. Just wanted to give a heads up! (Nextdoor E Church St/Madison Ave)
• Have you seen me, he has less hair than this picture.
  His name is Storm, he has Feline Aids. Please call if you see him 773-808-0010 (Nextdoor Alcovy River)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Orderfiller / Loader / Unloader in Monroe. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

• Locals say ‘no' to ICE (monroelocal.org)

Loganville

• YHC announces Loganville students on Fall 2025 President's List (monroelocal.org)
• Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Gwinnett (patch.com)
• Obituary and funeral service: David Holley, 60, of Loganville (monroelocal.org)

Winder

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 took its bike away.
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