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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:

  • Monroe police hunt armed suspect after East Church Street shooting

Also on today's calendar: Loganville at Monroe Area.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wanted man considered armed and dangerous after Monroe shooting (fox5atlanta.com) — A man was seriously wounded in a late-night shooting outside the Chestnut Cupboard on East Church Street in Monroe, and police say the suspect, Charvis Grant, is armed and dangerous. Officers and Walton County EMS rushed the victim to an Atlanta-area hospital, while detectives obtained warrants and are asking residents to call 911 or Monroe police immediately with any sightings or tips.
   

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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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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