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Join us for a July 4th Fireworks spectacular at the Athens Tech Monroe Stadium.  There will be no official program or vendors but the football stadium and field will be open for viewing.  The fireworks show will begin at dark (approximately 9:00 pm).  Parking is available at the Monroe Police Department (140 Blaine Street), along Edwards Street around the field, and the Athens Tech campus parking.

The Historical Society of Walton County cordially invites you to attend a Historic Rest Haven Cemetery Tour on Sunday, October 24th at 3:00 pm.  This tour will be conducted by Mr. Al Stephens, Trustee of the Society.  Al is experienced as a docent at the Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia and you will enjoy the walk with Al in History with some of our Walton County Founders.  Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.  Water will be provided.

Use requires changes of zoning, may or may not have enough parking, may or may not require building improvements.

Step 1: Apply for zoning change

Use is permitted, enough parking available, some building improvements needed. 

Step 1: Apply for necessary construction permits through Code Department

• Submit permits with fees to Code Office

Step 2: Verify if exterior improvements/signage requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (for properties in Corridor Overlay or Historic Districts)

Use is permitted, enough parking available, no building improvements needed. 

Step 1: Apply for Occupational Tax Certificate (Business License)

Get ready for one of the biggest & best events of the Summer! Movies at the 2022 is coming your way on Friday, July 29th @ 6:30pm.

Grab your family, friends, or just come yourself! The evening will feature food trucks, a Family Fun Zone full of bouncies for the kids, beer & wine sales for the adults, and a FREE movie~ Encanto!  

There's no cost to attend, you just purchase the food & drinks you want from some of the best food trucks in Georgia. It will be a night to remember!  Food Trucks will also be available at lunch from 11:00-2:00.

Food Trucks and fun are back April 22nd at the Monroe Cotton Mills!  Enjoy lunch from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm then return for dinner beginning at 6:30 pm.  Night time fun includes live music, beer and wine sales for the adults,  and activities for the kids.  Live Music begins at 6:30 with Revenge of the 80's followed by Elton Live- Tribute to Elton John from 8:15-10:15.  

Join us as we wrap up our Bicentennial Celebration.  Come early or stay late and enjoy all that Downtown Monroe has to offer!  Our farmers market will be open on Court Street from 8:30 am-12:30 pm with free cow train rides & a slide for the kids to enjoy!  

Happy Birthday, America! Join us on July 4th for a fun-filled day of celebration and remembrance as we honor our nation’s birthday. More details coming soon about our 5K, event festivities, and fireworks spectacular.

Spring into life with the gift of blood donation on May 31st. To show our appreciation, each donor will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift certificate via email and a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream courtesy of Scoops Monroe! Please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: cityofmonroe to schedule an appointment. You may also call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Walkins are welcome, but registration is encouraged.