Flooding, high winds, spin off tornadoes possible in the local area this weekend Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp today issued an updated State of Emergency for all 159 counties in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. The new Executive Order […]
MONROE, GA (Oct. 8, 2026) Due to the impending inclement weather due to the impending inclement weather. Hurricane Isaias has now officially been named as the first hurricane of the season and it is fast […]
Mahlon Jackson Smith Jr., affectionately known as “Little Jack”, died October 5th after fighting a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Monroe on October 20th, […]
Guest Column from Piedmont Walton Monroe, Ga. (Oct. 8, 2026) – During National Primary Care Week (Oct. 5-9), Piedmont physicians are encouraging adults to prioritize preventive care, particularly young adults who are increasingly going without routine […]
October 24 offers a full day of fun in Monroe. You get a couple of hours after Battle of The Burgers to take a break and get your plaid on for another fun event that […]
By Jim Thompson – the Walton Tribune The 1-million square-foot warehouse in Social Circle purchased earlier this year by the federal government for planned conversion into an immigrant detention facility that could have housed as […]
Sponsorships still available until October. 19 Burger lovers can sample some of the best burgers around during the 8th Annual Battle of the Burgers, presented by Meritage Homes and hosted by the Walton Chamber of Commerce. […]
Gainesville, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation contractor G. P. Enterprises plans to implement a traffic shift at SR 316 and SR 211/Patrick Mill Road on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The changes are part of project 0010555 […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Sept. 4 – 10, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the second part. Please […]
If you missed one of our job postings this week, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on […]
Mark Adrian Cown, age 61, of Monroe, passed away on October 4, 2026, after a lengthy battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). He was born on March 29, 1965, in Loganville, Georgia, where he grew up, […]
Walter Earl Jenkins, age 87 of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on September 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Audrey Owens, who passed away on July 25, 2021. Walter proudly served […]
Click or tap on this link for a digital memorial tribute to Deborah Meadows Cason Deborah Meadows Cason, age 75 of Campton, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born in Walton County on […]
It’s almost Halloween and before we know it, Thanksgiving and and Christmas will be here – and along with it comes turkey season. Food, food and more food. The Walton County YMCA is offering a […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Sept. 4 – 10, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the first part. Please […]
The City of Loganville will have its October 2026 City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at Loganville City Hall, 4303 Lawrenceville Road. The Public is invited to attend. The agenda […]
Suspensions on state motor fuel tax and removing state weight limits extended o Nov. 5 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he has amended Georgia’s State of Emergency order to suspend state penalties for the […]
Walton County School District has many current open job postings. The positions include classified, certified and other positions, such as in food service, custodian, maintenance, ground workers and bus drivers. Click or tap on this […]
The Walton Tribune Social Circle City Schools and Walton County Public Schools graduation rates are above state average Social Circle City Schools’s most recent graduation class reached a 95.74% graduation rate, surpassing Georgia’s announced statewide […]
With October marking Fire Prevention Month and Fire Prevention Week observed Oct. 4-10, fire officials and safety organizations are reminding residents that a few simple precautions can help prevent a home fire and, just as […]
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