Your Local News

http://news.monroelocal.org/category/monroe-local-news
Screenshot of the Your Local News website
Your Local News is an independent news organization based in Monroe County, Georgia. The newsroom was created to expand access to reliable local journalism following the decline of traditional community news coverage. Its reporting focuses on county government, municipal affairs, schools, business, public safety, and community organizations. The publication also covers local elections, public meetings, and initiatives that affect residents throughout the county. Operating as a digital-first newsroom, Monroe Local makes its reporting freely available online. Community engagement and public-service journalism are central to its editorial approach. The organization seeks to provide residents with consistent, factual reporting about issues shaping Monroe County.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Loganville, Monroe, Walton County and East Gwinnett, Georgia

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Sharon Swanepoel
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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