Also attracting both individual and corporate customers is the Monroe Utilities Network; Monroe's community-owned, full-service utility company providing Monroe, Walton County, and Oconee County residents a wide range of services including; water, electricity, gas, sewer, cable TV, and high-speed Internet. Additionally, the Monroe Utilities Network provides a citywide broadband fiber optic system typically found only in larger metropolitan areas.

Aside from the employment opportunities and historic areas, Monroe offers its' citizens and visitors a widely divergent range of cultural and recreational activities. Located in the historic and vibrant downtown district, Monroe provides an Art Guild, Music Guild, and Library. Host to the largest skydive club in Georgia, Monroe's airport also hosts a sailplane club and an award winning squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. Lastly, hiking trails, lakes, ball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts and other recreational areas dot the landscape of Monroe.

Hot Spots in Monroe

On Stage, Inc
With the purpose of just "bringing a little culture to our town", On Stage, Inc., organized in 1971 and incorporated in 1974, is Walton County’s amateur theatre group. Shows are held at the First Methodist Church and Monroe Elementary School until 1975, when the Playhouse, a renovated old church building, became On Stage’s home. Each season consists of three shows, a season kick-off reception, and a children’s summer workshop. A portion of each show’s proceeds goes to various local charities. On Stage, Inc. has produced over 88 shows since 1974 and continues to be an important part of Walton County’s cultural scene.

McDaniel-Tichenor House
The McDaniel-Tichenor House stands as a structural testimony to the changing architectural styles of various periods of Georgia’s and America’s history. Built in 1887 as the retirement home of Georgia Governor Henry McDaniel 1883-1886, the house was home to three generations of the McDaniel-Tichenor Family. The family made significant contributions to the economic growth of Georgia, especially in Walton County. The McDaniel-Tichenor House is used for weddings, showers, parties, seasonal special events and educational programs.

Blue Willow Inn Restaurant
The internationally acclaimed Blue Willow Inn Restaurant, located in the historic district of Social Circle, is housed in a turn-of-the-century Greek Revival mansion. Whether dressing for the theatre or casually touring the area you are invited to enjoy the Blue Willow’s Southern feast. No on is allowed to leave hungry after feasting on a variety of Southern salads, meats, vegetables, breads and desserts. Along with your meal enjoy sweetened iced tea, the "Champagne of the South", and lemonade.