In the warm pine forests and quiet backyards of Georgia, snakes live mostly unseen—silent, watchful, and often misunderstood. Most of Georgia’s snakes are harmless—and even helpful. While certain circumstances may allow for the humane killing of […]
ATLANTA, GA (March 27, 2026) – On March 20, 2026, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation temporarily suspending Georgia’s state gas tax for 60 days, providing immediate relief to drivers facing elevated fuel prices. The […]
Defendant discussed trafficking “Busloads” of drugs into Georgia and visit by El Raton, the son of El Chapo MONROE, GA. – The US Attorney’s Office out of Macon, Ga, announced this week that a USA […]
City’s mated pair of Canada geese arrive at City Hall to prepare for a new generation Ricky and Lucy, Loganville’s returning Canada geese, are back at City Hall as they again prepare to welcome the […]
Photo courtesy of Walton County social media The Georgia Department of Transportation has begun work to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Youth Monroe Road and Highway 78. We’re excited to see this […]
Dear Friends, Legislative Week 10 was highly productive. This week, Governor Kemp signed two significant pieces of legislation aimed at improving affordability for hardworking Georgians. House Bill 1199 suspends Georgia’s gas tax for 60 days […]
Photo and graphics courtesy of Walton County government social media LOGANVILLE, GA (March 18) – Walton County officials recently felt the need to explain the new traffic barrels that have begun appearing on Highway 20 […]
Dear Friends, Legislative Week 9 is complete. Now that Crossover Day is over, the House spent this week reading Senate bills for the first time and assigning them to committees. We also had the Small […]
Filming is expected to take place late spring Social Circle has regularly been a filming location for movies, TV and other video productions, with shows like “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “In the Heat of the […]
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of February totaled $2.12 billion, for a decrease of $2.4 million, or 0.1%, compared to February 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.13 billion […]
Next Friday spring will be officially here and along with it spring flowers and craft fairs, including the Walton County Spring Craft Fair scheduled for next weekend. This year’s Walton County Spring Craft Fair is […]
The City of Loganville will have its regular City Council meeting for March 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 4303 Lawrenceville Road. The full […]
City gets update on paving project needs across town The owner of Sparkwell Variety and Vape Shop, a business at the intersection of Georgia Highways 138 and 81 in Walnut Grove that also sells legal […]
City close to seeking developer for downtown A rendering included in the agenda packet for Wednesday’s meeting of the Loganville Downtown Development Authority shows Pecan Street views of a redevelopment scenario for tracts at 4436 Pecan […]
The new Grove Park is joining in the local season music scene with an inaugural concert at the Grove Park Amphitheater later this month. The community is invited to help officially open the new amphitheater […]
Commission approves proposal to survey offices for new uses The opening of the new Walton County Jail left the Walton County Board of Commissioners with a new issue: what to do with the old one? […]
Local candidates make it official for county / state, races Qualifying for local races wrapped up Friday as incumbents and challengers alike gear up for May’s primary elections. Qualifying began Monday, when three candidates threw […]
Dear Friends, Legislative Week 8 has concluded. This week was Qualifying Week, during which candidates must submit paperwork to run for office. I am pleased to announce that I have qualified for re-election as your […]
The Loganville City Council will have the March 2026 City Council meeting at 6.30 p.m. on Monday, March. 9, 2026 at Loganville City Hall located at 4303 Lawrencville Road. The City Council members will discuss […]
Annexation issue at center of debate An annexation issue could cost the city of Social Circle its status as a Qualified Local Government through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), making the city ineligible […]
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