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🌱 Patch AM: How Monroe first responders helped a 4-year-old survive a horrific shooting
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Hello Monroe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Monroe first responders helped a 4-year-old survive a horrific shooting
- How did Monroe Area rack up 56 points on Flowery Branch?
- Loganville and Monroe communities remember the life of Louisa H. Ramey
Also on today's calendar: FREE Notary Public Services and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Some sun with a few showers, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'A walking talking miracle' (monroelocal.org) — A 4-year-old Monroe girl who was shot multiple times in July is now back at the Monroe Police Department, walking, talking, and charming the officers and EMTs who helped save her. Local first responders and Piedmont Walton doctors describe her recovery as a miracle and a testament to teamwork, while her grateful father thanks the Monroe community for its support. 
• Week Four Scores & Recaps (United Community Bank Scoreboard) (blitzsportsga.com) — High school football fans in Monroe will be glad to know Monroe Area, ranked fifth, dominated Flowery Branch 56–14 in Week Four action. The wider roundup highlights strong performances by several Northeast Georgia programs, but Monroe readers can especially celebrate their team's explosive offense and lopsided win as the season momentum builds.
• Obituary and funeral service: Louisa H. Ramey, 70, of Loganville (monroelocal.org) — Family and friends in Loganville and Monroe are invited today to visitation and a memorial service honoring 70-year-old Louisa H. Ramey, remembered for her devotion to family and community. The family suggests memorial contributions to Graystone Church or the Walton Animal Guild in Monroe, reflecting her ties to local faith and animal welfare causes.
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
- Loganville at Monroe Area →
Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
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Other local events
- An Evening with Nathan Morgan →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm - Carlos Pagan: Album Listening Party →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
4:00 pm - FREE Notary Public Services →
Holy Grounds Coffee, 314 S Wayne St, Monroe
10:00 am - Monthly Comedy Night hosted by Lanny Farmer →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm - 2nd Round Music: Saturday Sessions at Oak & Vine →
Oak x Vine, 114 S Broad St, Monroe
7:00 pm - Eddie King Live: Acoustic Silhouettes Album Release →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm - Gratis: Monroe Live and Local →
Monroe Town Green, 306 S Madison Ave, Monroe
6:00 pm - 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course →
Walton County Sheriff's Office, 1425 S. Madison Avenue, Monroe
8:00 am - Oglethorpe County at Monroe Area →
Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
6:00 pm - An Evening With Remedy Tree →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 E Washington St, Monroe - Monroe Fall Fest 2026 →
City of Monroe GA, 215 N Broad St, Monroe
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 Monroe Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just want to say Thank you Lord for Protecting us all.
Mostly My 7 year old Grandson.He's suffered with Childhood Lukemia.As of Sept 9th he Finally got to Ring The Bell at Childrens Hospital of Atlanta.I… (Nextdoor Mount Vernon Meadows)
- Saint-Gobain S.A. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Social Circle. Apply here.
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company posted a job opening for Production Associate - Social Circle, GA in Social Circle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Social Circle
- We built a machine to protect Americans after 9/11. The president has turned it against us. (defiance.news)
- Georgia high school football stats leaderboard: Top rusher is a quarterback (ajc.com)
Loganville
- Threat against Loganville Middle School leads to 30% attendance drop Thursday; juvenile arrested (11alive.com)
Winder
- 2 Coworkers Die in Murder-Suicide, 1 Injured Following Verbal Argument (sanluisobispo.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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