Federal funds could also buy new equipment The Social Circle Police Department is applying for a $2.12-million share of a $3 billion federal grant program as a potential means of getting three to five years […]
Traffic pacing to take place Thursday and Friday at Jimmy Daniel Road, weather permitting Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors will implement overnight closures and traffic pacing Thursday, August 13, and Friday, […]
The Loganville City Council has a full calendar for the August City Council meeting to take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13 in Council Chambers at Loganville City Hall located at 4303 Lawrencville […]
Three public hearing were held on proposed tax increase as rollback rate wasn’t adopted On Aug. 4, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a general fund millage rate of 6.95 mills, keeping […]
County approves same millage rate, does not choose rollback rate The Walton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve its millage rate at 12.278, leaving the tax rate the same but not opting to select […]
At the July 2026 Retreat of the Loganville City Council, City Manager Danny Roberts announced to the council of his intention to retire at the end of his current contract which expires on Feb. 18, […]
Gwinnett County has received reports of scam emails impersonating Gwinnett Planning and Development and Planning Commission staff and requesting wire transfers for zoning applications. These emails may include fraudulent application approval fees, fake invoices, or […]
There are several open job postings in neighboring Oconee County. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Oconee County career […]
The Walton County Board of Commissioners will have its final of the three required public hearings on a tax increase at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 at the Historic Courthouse, 111 S. Broad […]
Loganville City Manager Danny Roberts will be leaving that post when his current contract expires in February, he announced Tuesday afternoon via the city’s Facebook page. The February closeout of Roberts’ contract will end 10 […]
Monroe Mayor John Howard received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Excellence during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention. The Institute, a co-operative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl […]
Contractors have completed repairs to the sinkhole on Tommy Lee Fuller Drive, and the road officially reopened Wednesday afternoon, July 29. The road had been closed since July 17 after a large sinkhole developed near […]
McGinley to replace retiring Superior Court Judge W. Kendall Wynne, Jr. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today announced the appointment of Walton County District Attorney Randal “Randy” M. McGinley to the Superior Court of the Alcovy […]
City’s lawsuit still active against DHS A nearly $1.6 million contribution to the city of Social Circle from the former owners of the 1-million square-foot Social Circle warehouse purchased earlier this year by the federal […]
Exhibitors applications will be accepted through Aug. 28 The Gwinnett County Police Department announced that its 17th annual Public Safety Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 […]
By Jim Thompson – the Walton Tribune This site plan shows the proposed layout for a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store and an associated commercial building on a 3.61-acre tract along Brand Road. A Tennessee-based […]
The Walton County Government has many open job postings. including in the courts, administration and fire and law enforcement. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were […]
The City of Social Circle has several open job postings for part time and full time positions. Click or tap on the relevant link for information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the […]
At first glance, Walton County’s two property tax notices that are currently running in the Walton Tribune appear to contradict each other. One says the county is not increasing its millage rate, while the other is […]
Board rolls back millage rate for sixth straight year The Walton County Board of Education unanimously approved a general fund budget of slightly more than $200 million — 90% of which will cover salary and […]
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