Letter to the Editor The City of Monroe appreciates the Walton County Tax Assessors Department, Chief Appraiser Tommy Knight, and the Walton County Board of Commissioners for providing the resources necessary to ensure accurate and […]
WALTON COUNTY (Oct. 27, 2025) Taxes are not a friendly topic of conversation in Walton County at the moment, especially in the light of the tax increase that has the community even going so far […]
Dear Friends, I hope you’re doing well! It’s surprising how quickly fall has arrived, and we are nearing the end of 2025. I want to start this newsletter by expressing my thoughts on the tragic death […]
“Dear Department of Energy, I hope you are well. I am writing to better understand the rationale and oversight framework behind the $6.6 billion loan awarded to Rivian Automotive, Inc. Given Rivian’s reported cumulative net […]
Dear Friends, Legislative Week 10 proved to be highly productive. During this week, legislation aimed at providing economic relief to Georgians successfully passed its final vote and is now awaiting the Governor’s signature. House Bills […]
Tax season is coming up soon! For many, that will mean an extra few dollars in their bank account. Many folks will race down to the electronics store for a new game console or flatscreen […]
Dear Friends, We have just completed day 25 of this Legislative Session! The House has been very busy putting the finishing touches on legislation, voting them out of the House, and sending them to the Senate. Not […]
Recently, the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC), the most circulated paper in our State, published what they billed as an extensive investigative report into the chase policies of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). The “report” goes […]
An update from Georgia Rep. Bruce Williamson, 112th House District We have now completed 38 days of the 2024 legislative session. That leaves just two more legislative days to pass any legislation that may go […]
Kim Normand Dobrin, Co-Founder and CEO, Free the Mind Co, has over 30 years of international leadership experience, including work with the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Institute and founding the Apartheid Museum. An […]
We should all stand United with Israel Wikimedia Commons: Israel Flag by Grauesel at wikivoyage shared, CC BY-SA 3.0, In recent days, the world has witnessed the devastating and brutal attacks carried out by the […]
Photo credit: Darrell Everidge As school starts back and as I watch my grandchildren grow I’m concerned because in today’s digital age, children are growing up surrounded by an unprecedented level of technology. While technology undoubtedly […]
I am disappointed with the leadership because they will not do the right thing and protect our Confederate monuments! Several of our leaders, when running for office, promised that the memorials to our gallant fallen […]
President Biden and Vice President Harris will be visiting Atlanta, Georgia as a launchpad to push so-called “voting rights” legislation. While I can only imagine the societal guilt they will place on the people of […]
Georgia sports fans have a lot to be excited about this year. The Atlanta Braves went on an incredible run, from under .500 in August to bringing home their first World Series title in 26 […]
Growth is all but inevitable for a community that isn’t dying. Most folks would rather their community not wither away economically as so many cities and counties have in other parts of Georgia. In the […]
I oppose the jail being placed on Church Street and 1000 feet away at the end of Landers Street. I’m in favor of the jail being rebuilt in an industrial area. Our City Council has […]
I was among the citizens categorized as “worse than pond scum” by Chairman Thompson prior to public comments at an open BOC meeting. I attended as a taxpayer of Walton County to voice my concerns […]
My name is Kirsten Bagley, and I am an MSW student at UGA. I was extremely intrigued by the article “Opponents of Proposed Walton County Jail Location…” As someone who grew up in the Walton […]
We appreciate everybody that came out to help search for my cousin and all the prayers to find him safe. Especially thanks to Tyson Jackson for calling the right people to get the ball rolling […]
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