Community invited to weigh in on old jail building and Parks and Recreation updates If you’re one of the many people in Walton County who has wondered what will happen to the old jail building […]
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant awards for the cities in Walton County as well as Walton and Gwinnett County governments. Municipalities and counties are awarded funds with a conditional […]
Get in on the 2026 fall festivities a few days early on Sept. 19 with Walton County’s fourth annual Fall Craft Fair. Walton County Parks and Recreation will host the 2026 Fall Craft Fair from […]
A tree fell on a house in Monroe WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 18, 2026) – Walton County Deputy Director Emergency Management Agency JB Whelchel reports that the storms that moved through Walton County in the […]
City to take over Broad and Spring streets from state and 3-way stop at McDaniel and Woodland At last week’s Monroe City Council meeting, City Administrator Logan Propes updated the council on traffic adjustments currently […]
Walton County and Covington players were among Georgians who scored $10,000 prizes in Georgia Lottery drawings over the weekend. The Georgia Lottery also reported several other significant weekend winners statewide, including a $100,000 Mega Millions prize, a $50,000 Powerball […]
New bonds issued to fund Jacks Creek work City of Monroe water and sewer customers, both inside and outside the city limits, will see utility rate increases beginning in January, as the city sets up […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 17, 2026) Due to the area being under a Heat Advisory, Walton County Parks and Recreation advised that all its outdoor activities scheduled for today, August 17th , are postponed. “This […]
It’s back-to-school season! I wish all teachers, parents, students, bus drivers, and support staff a fantastic school year. This marks the debut year of our statewide literacy initiative—the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026—which will […]
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced battery energy storage solutions (BESS), will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters […]
Other potential victims urged to contact the FBI WALTON COUNTY, GA (Aug. 14, 2026) – A Loganville woman has been indicted on 54 federal counts for allegedly defrauding at least 26 people, primarily self-employed truck […]
Georgia State Patrol is hiring troopers for the Commercial Enforcement Division. Interested persons are asked to apply today at www.GADPSCareers.com and will remain open until Dec. 6, 2026. There is an initial seven week training period. […]
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 City of Monroe has many open job postings including for a digital media specialist. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the City […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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