Business
Roundup of this week’s job posting
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 […]
Articles by Sharon Swanepoel
Schools
Kaden Mills, of Loganville, joins the Sound of the South at Troy University
Troy University recognizes new member, Kaden Mills, of Loganville, Ga. of the “Sound of the South” Marching Band who joined during the Fall 2026 semester. Contributed photo TROY, AL (09/09/2026)– Kaden Mills of Loganville, GA, […]
Police and Fire
Three Gwinnett PD officers fired and charged in connection with alleged misuse of Flock cameras
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Sept. 9, 2026 — On Friday, the Gwinnett County Police Department announced that it had charged three officers and terminated their employment as part of an ongoing investigation into the misuse of […]
Business
YMCA in Walton County is hiring lifeguards
Walton County YMCA is currently hiring lifeguards. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to apply. Editor’s Note: This job posting was post on the Walton County YMCA social media on […]
Government
Update: Labor Day travel fatalities on Georgia roads significantly down over 2025
The five fatalities is half the number of 2025 fatalities of 10 over the same travel period UPDATE: At the end of the 78-hour 2026 Labor Day travel period a total of five fatalities were […]
Government
Loganville Public Safety Night scheduled for Sept. 24
Public Safety Night is just about two weeks away! You are invited to join in from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 on the Loganville Town Green to celebrate the incredible work of our […]
Government
Kemp appoints Amber Dally as District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Sept. 8, 2026) – Gov. Brian Kemp last week announced the appointment of Amber Bennett Dally as District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, which covers both Walton and Newton counties. This […]
Government
City of Loganville will have a joint work session and City Council meeting on Sept. 10
There was no September Work Session for the Loganville City Council due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday. Instead, there will be a joint September 2026 Work Session and Loganville City Council meeting at […]
Community
World War II veteran turns 100 years old
By Stephen Milligan – the Walton Tribune Piedmont Walton marks birthday for local resident Ogden Nash Saik was just coming to Piedmont Walton’s Outpatient Rehabilitation office for his usual Tuesday workout. After all, at 99 […]
Community
Brushes and Bites with Donna set for Sept. 12 at Monroe Walton Center for the Arts
Young artists ages 5-8 are invited to Brushes and Bites with Donna on Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts. Children will paint “a confetti bear’ with step-by-step instruction from Donna in a […]
Business
Barrelle Roofing in Loganville is hiring
Barrelle roofing is looking to hire a couple of good people. “If you have experience in the roofing industry, everything is negotiable on pay. We can sit down and discuss it. ( experience as in […]
Community
The Poisons of Agatha Christie and other fun stuff at MWCA on Saturday Sept 12
Mystery aficionados, and want to be mystery aficionados, can explore the poisons, forensic clues, and fascinating real-life knowledge behind Agatha Christie’s legendary mysteries at Monroe Walton Center for the Arts from 1 to 3 p.m. […]
Government
Full agenda for Monroe Council Tuesday includes progress on Alcovy River Park recreation plan
Project could be completed by 2028 Property included in the donation from Reliant Homes is between Highway 138 towards Rao Drive and along the Alcovy River – the area marked in green. The City of […]
Business
First of three skilled trades training cohorts underway in Social Circle
Participants will receive eight hands on certifications Clayco and nonprofit partner Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) have launched the first of three skilled-trades training cohorts planned over the next year, with 24 Social Circle-area residents participating in […]
Community
Gwinnett County officials give rabies warning after bat in Snellville area tests positive
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents to be aware of the dangers of rabies after a bat tested positive for rabies after it was found deceased in a residence on Aug. 28 near Stockton Walk […]
Government
25 years later, Gwinnett County to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Friday
Gwinnett County is inviting the community to in the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 in honor of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and to recognize the courage and sacrifice […]
Government
Gwinnett County Public Safety Fall Festival
Gwinnett’s annual Public Safety Fall Festival is returning to Gwinnett Field (formerly Coolray Field) on Saturday, Sept.12. The community is invited to attend this free event from 11 am to 3 pm to meet local first responders and […]
Business
Meta in Newton County is hiring
Meta in Newton County has several new open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Meta Career website on Sept. 7, […]
Community
Happy Labor Day – bring on the cooler weather
Although fall is still two weeks away, Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer. Coincidentally, temperatures have dropped about 10 degrees for this Labor Day. With a bit of luck, that trend will […]
Police and Fire
Breaking: Two injured, one dead in alleged armed robbery shooting incident in Gwinnett Saturday
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Sept. 6, 2026 — Gwinnett County Police detectives are investigating a triple shooting near 1400 Laurel Crossing Parkway in Buford Saturday that left one man dead and two others injured. According […]