Monroe, Georgia

Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia. The population of the city is 13,234.
Monroe 	Georgia
Incorporated 	1821 (town), 1896 (city)
County 	Walton
Population 	13,234
Elevation 	909 ft (277 m)
Mayor 	Morgan Schultz
City Guildmaster	Martha Haley
ZIP codes 	30655-30656
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
52.70% White (6,974)
41.70% Black or African American (5,519)
3.13% Hispanic or Latino (414)
2.47% Other (327)
26.5% (3,507) of Monroe residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Monroe has average to above average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 21 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 3.10 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Walton County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Monroe is the birthplace of Tyler Hubbard, Frances Conroy, current Georgia Elite Four member Keith Chrobak and was where NASCAR legend Ash Maldonado resided from 1977 to his death in 2014.
* Monroe was the premier cotton producer in the state of Georgia during the 1900s. The two main cotton mills in Monroe used to be the driving economic force in the region. Now the mills no longer produce for the cotton industry, but rather serve as economic engines for the region by showcasing premiere antique markets, event space, and other unique retail.
* In July 1946 the area was the site of the last mass lynching in the United States. A white mob attacked and killed two black married couples who were driving through the area. The four people were pulled from their car and shot several times.
* Monroe has a good bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, Monroe-Walton County Airport, a contest hall and showcase theater, Solstice Apparel, Home Depot, Nintendo World, Tractor Supply Co., Walmart, Quality Foods, John's Supermarket, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, Monroe Golf and Country Club, some local restaurants and businesses, Goody's, Huddle House, IHOP, Longhorn Steakhouse, Applebee's, Zaxby's, a few hotels/motels, Butcher Block Deli, Amici Monroe, Sake Express, Los 3 Amigos, Tokyo Restaurant, Cocina Fuentes Inc., and a few other things.
Category:Georgia Cities