The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 for the local Gwinnett, Walton and surrounding counties. Heat Advisory and Weekend Weather WALTON COUNTY — (Sept. 4, 2026 )— Residents […]
Crystal Diana Williams, age 45, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in Good Hope, Georgia, following a courageous battle with brain cancer surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1981 in Loganville, Crystal was the […]
GWINNETT COUNTY GA (Sept. 5, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Department reports that West Precinct officers responded respond Friday to a report of a pedestrian struck by a train in the area of 7066 Buford […]
Lisa Thomas, Trauma Program Performance Improvement Coordinator; Kim Reusmann, Trauma Accreditation Program Registrar; Mark Benak, M.D., Trauma Medical Director and Piedmont Walton general surgeon; Garett Polston, Manager, Trauma Program. Contributed photo MONROE, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2026)— Piedmont Walton Hospital […]
By Stephen Milligan – The Walton Tribune The money is there, but the Walton County Board of Commissioners remains reluctant to spend it as the board once again voted to table discussion on the proposal to […]
(GWINNETT COUNTY,, Sept. 3, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Department reports that officers have responded to four separate trespassing incidents at a private residence in the 3900 block of Westbrook Road in Suwanee. Investigators report […]
UPDATE: Winder authorities advise that Erica Gibson has been located in the Atlanta area and is safe. “She is no longer considered missing. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the search and shared information,” […]
VALDOSTA, GA (09/03/2026)– More than 500 sudents were named to Valdosta State University’s Summer 2026 Dean’s List. To qualify for Dean’s List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or […]
Guest column from Piedmont Eastside Snellville, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2026)– As families prepare to settle into busy fall routines, many adults put off routine healthcare visits. But one of the simplest steps people can take to […]
If you missed one of our job postings, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editors note: These job postings were found on the web between August. 30 […]
Walton County Fire Rescue is offering hands-on fire extinguisher training designed to help businesses, schools, organizations and community groups feel more prepared to respond to a fire emergency. Walton County Fire Rescue reminds residents that a few […]
From left: Acting Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney W. Cliff Howard is congratulated by newly appointed Alcovy Judicial Circuit Judge Randy McGinley, right, W. Cliff Howard. Contributed photo It was announced by the Walton County […]
The Walton County Chamber of Commerce had announce that it is now a State of Georgia FLEX Community. “Thank you to The Walton Foundation, Loganville Rotary Club and Monroe Kiwanis for sponsoring this program and […]
ATLANTA, GA (09/01/2026)– More than 2,000 students earned certificates and degrees from Georgia State University during the summer 2026 semester, including the following local students: Georgia State University is an enterprising urban public research institution in […]
By Christy Breedlove Walton County Public School sixth-graders Bristol Hardy and Willow Austin get in on reading as encouraged by the Beanstack project now implement in five schools in the district. Contributed photo Noted author […]
LOGANVILLE, GA (Sept. 1, 2026) — Gabrielle “Gabby” Monique Sterling, of Cohoes, NY, and formerly of Loganville, will be laid to rest in a graveside service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Corinth Memorial […]
Gabrielle (Gabby) Monique Sterling, age 30, of Cohoes, NY, passed away on August 18, 2026, in her home at The Lofts at Harmony Mills. Gabby was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to Dorrel Sterling and […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 7 – 13, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into six parts. This is the final part. […]
Project will permanently close the median opening on SR 316 at Harrison Mill Road The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will begin a safety improvement project this week at the intersection of SR 316 and […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Sept. 1, 2026) At a meeting in Walton County last month, Georgia State Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) received a 2026 Legislative Service Award for his work during the 2026 legislative session on […]
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