Community Corner
π± Patch AM: Meet the Monroe freshman finding her footing at UGA this year
Also check out Gratis: Monroe Live and Local on the Monroe Patch calendar
What's up Monroe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Monroe freshman finding her footing at UGA this year
Also on today's calendar: Oglethorpe County at Monroe Area and 7 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Troy T.!
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mementoes from home: First-year UGA students share hopes and goals (onlineathens.com) — A first-year University of Georgia student who grew up in Monroe is among several freshmen sharing the keepsakes they brought from home and the goals they've set for their first year in Athens. Through portraits and personal objects, the story highlights how students from across Georgia, including Monroe, are seeking community, academic direction, and a sense of comfort while adjusting to campus life. 
📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Gratis: Monroe Live and Local →
Monroe Town Green, 306 S Madison Ave, Monroe
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Cam Norton Live at David's 105 →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 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 - Remedy Tree at David's 105 Listening Room →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 E Washington St, Monroe - An Evening With Remedy Tree →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 E Washington St, Monroe - Remedy Tree Live at David's 105 →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm - Monroe Fall Fest 2026 →
City of Monroe GA, 215 N Broad St, Monroe
10:00 am - Local Legends: Rhonda Carrier & Still Cruisin' Band →
David's 105 Listening Room, 105 East Washington Street, Monroe
8:00 pm - Monroe Area vs Greene County →
Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd SW, Monroe
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
🗓 Events Nearby
- Clarke Central Varsity Football @ Walnut Grove →
Walnut Grove High School, 4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd, Loganville
7:30 pm - Open House & Fort Tours
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 South Broad Street, Winder
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This baby just came walking into my garage this morning.
It has a collar with no phone number on it. It's a military collar that says Momma's baby on it. She is super sweet . She is on Oakwood dr . (Nextdoor Oaks at Mill Creek) - Does anyone know who these dogs belong to ?
They have been on my porch every night this week. Last night at midnight and again around 5am. They leave and come back at night (Nextdoor Thompson Mill Forest)
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Monroe. Apply here.
- Kendall Vegetation Services posted a job opening for Groundsperson: Monroe, GA in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Social Circle
- The $5 Billion Rivian Georgia Manufacturing Megaproject Nears a Start Date (constructconnect.com)
- Autumn Festival Season arrives in Walton County with Social Circle kicking off the festivities Saturday (monroelocal.org)
- Senate unveils bipartisan energy deal — but wind and solar questions remain (deseret.com)
Loganville
- Loganville City Council Work Session is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 (monroelocal.org)
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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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