Last year, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced that $4.2 million had been allocated to construct a new bridge and approach to the City of Social Circle on S. Cherokee Road (formerly SR 11) ove […]
Almost 73 years after the 1946 lynching in Walton County of two black couples, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta yesterday affirmed a lower court decision and ruled that the grand jury transcript […]
The City of Monroe has its regular City Council meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Council Chambers at City Hall, N. Broad Street. There will be a Relay for Life Presentation […]
This Valentine’s Day, extend the LOVE by extending an arm! The Red Cross coordinator for the local area has advised officials that the need for blood has dropped to a 3-day supply, which makes the call […]
The City of Monroe is seeking a ground and facilities technician. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: This job posting was found on the City of Monroe career website […]
Gov. Kemp and Georgia House prioritize K-12 education and safe schools. Amended FY 2019 Budget passes HouseThis week the House passed the AFY 19 Budget including: 55% of all new revenue dedicated to K-12 education. $69 million providing school […]
John Allman Appointed as the Public Works Director Monroe, GA – February 6, 2019-Walton County Board of Commissioners has announced the appointment of a new Public Works Director. John Allman has been promoted and will […]
There will be a neighborhood meeting with the Georgia Department of Transportation from 5 – 7 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2019, in the 2nd-floor jury assembly room of the Walton County Courthouse at 303 South […]
Walton County Government has several new current job postings. Click or tap on this link for all open job postings with Walton County government. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Walton County […]
The City of Monroe will get a look at the four scheduled First Friday concerts downtown for 2019, beginning in May and ending in September with The Swingin’ Medallions. This will be presented by Sadie […]
A large crowd of animal advocates from ETC Georgia and Off the Chain are expected to address the Walton County Board of Commissioners at the opening of the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Off the […]
At the award ceremony Tuesday in Monroe recognizing the 2018 successes and appreciation for the supporters, Downtown Monroe revealed some of the plans for 2019, including new developments, restaurants and some exciting new events planned […]
The City of Monroe has several current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City of Monroe career website on Jan. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) yesterday was named Ranking Member for the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security for the 116th Congress. With oversight jurisdiction over national security, […]
Notice to the Public City of Monroe The following public notices are posted prior to February 3, 2019, and relate to a public hearing that will be held on February 19, 2019, before the Planning […]
Stacy Abrams, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, has been chosen by the Democratic Party to give the Party’s response to the State of the Union address next week. Abrams, who visited Walton County during her unsuccessful […]
Update Sergio Moon,31, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole plus five years by Judge Arch McGarity on Thursday. In issuing the sentence, McGarity noted that Moon would be 51 years old before […]
Walton County Government has an opening for a temporary site technician as well as several other current job postings. Click or tap on this link for all open job postings with Walton County government. Editor’s […]
It was last fall that long-time Walton County Fire Chief Mike Moore made it known that he was ready to retire and January 2019 was the month he would be bowing out. “It’s been 31 […]
Effective Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, postage rates in the United States have gone up by about 2.5 percent on average. Rates vary, however, According to the United States Postal Service, mailing services are based on […]
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