George Walton as painted by Charles Willson Peale, currently hosted in the Yale University Art Gallery. It would be more than 42 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, […]
Update At 6 a.m. on July 5, Georgia Department of Public Safety reported six fatalities on Georgia roads prior to the final 18 hours of the 78-hour America’s 250th Anniversary July 45th travel period. None […]
The Walton County Government has many open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Walton County career website on June 20, […]
As Walton County wraps up its celebration of America’s 250 celebration, Gwinnett County begins its monthlong celebration. Gwinnett County is inviting residents to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a month-long tribute to the nation’s history, heritage, and […]
Fireworks light up Independence Day, but they can be extremely stressful and even dangerous for pets. Loud noises can easily startle animals, sometimes causing them to run away. To prepare for the upcoming celebrations, use […]
The City of Monroe is inviting the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of patriotic festivities on Saturday, July 4, as Walton County concludes its weeklong America 250 celebration. Presented by Synovus, the […]
Walton County is celebrating this 4th of July in style as the community looks to mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a series of events all week. Loganville kicked things off Saturday with a concert […]
Downtown Social Circle will come alive with patriotic spirit on Thursday, July 2, as the community continues Walton’s America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of local vendors, live music, and the annual Hometown Heroes Parade. The […]
The City of Loganville and the Town of Between are inviting the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during Flavors of Freedom, a patriotic lunchtime food truck festival on Wednesday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loganville […]
Walton County residents are invited to attend the Walton 250 Faith & Freedom Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, on the front lawn of the Historic Walton County Courthouse. The breakfast is part of Walton County’s Stars […]
Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney Randy McGinley announced that a guilty plea has been entered in the July 2023 murder of 15-year-old Larry Simmons at the Covington Housing Authority. The Alcovy Judicial Circuit covers the […]
Five day detour seen as an “error” After the closure of a stretch of Highway 138 between Monroe and Walnut Grove produced delays and motorist complaints, state officials have apologized for the road issues in […]
The Loganville City Council has approved a contractor for a half-dozen road projects, but not without some friction among councilmembers. In a 4-2 vote, the council awarded the contract to DCBC LLC, a four-year-old Bethlehem-based […]
Families across Walton County and the surrounding area are invited to kick off Walton County’s America 250 Anniversary celebration Saturday, June 27, when the City of Loganville hosts its annual special Independence Day celebration at […]
Facility could be sold in the future The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly is no longer interested in converting a 1.2-million square-foot warehouse in Social Circle, recently purchased by the federal government, into an […]
This goat was located stray near the Cy Nunnally Airport in Monroe. It is currently passing the time at Walton County Animal Control. If it belongs to you, contact animal control at 770-267-1322.
MONROE, Ga. — (June 17, 2026) Walton County voters delivered a strong showing for Rick Jackson in the Republican gubernatorial runoff while producing one of the closest contests of the evening in the Republican U.S. […]
Did you know that the resources in your yard can be used to make rich, nutritious compost for your garden, flower bed, or potted plants? Learn how at the Composting for Water Quality workshop on Thursday, […]
Daughters of the Matthew Talbot Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution are visiting local governments to accept proclamations recognizing America’s 250 Birthday. At a recent Walton County Board of Commissioners meeting […]
Members of the Matthew Talbot Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) visited the Loganville City Council at its June 11 council meeting to accept a proclamation presented by Mayor Branden […]
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