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 […]
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 […]
Update July 23 Loganville Assistant City Manager Jeff Smith has advised that, due to issues that have arisen with the sinkhole repairs on Tommy Lee Fuller, the road is expected to be closed through next […]
Walton County Fire Rescue has openings for firefighters, I and II certification as well as EMT or paramedics. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to apply. Editor’s Note: These job […]
Social Circle City Schools has several open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. These job postings were found on the Social Circle City Schools on June 29, 2026. Please […]
A year after raising concerns that commercial and industrial properties were being undervalued compared to homes and small businesses, Monroe Mayor John Howard says the city’s goal has been achieved. In a letter to the […]
Walton County election officials are warning residents to be cautious of unofficial voter registration notices being sent by third-party companies. Officials warn that some mailers, emails and text messages may use outdated voter information or […]
After kicking the idea of potentially boosting council and mayoral compensation around for a few months with no appreciable progress, the Walnut Grove City Council has signed on to a process presented by City Administrator […]
Walton County is hosting a 5K Run and a Kayak race on Saturday Aug. 15, 2026. The county’s leisure specialist, Tim Wallace, said the hope is that events like this will help get more people […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (July 14, 2026) Beginning today, you may have noticed huge law enforcement and first responder activity at Youth Middle School. There is no need to panic since students are not yet back […]
Detour is to allow for construction of new roundabout just south of SR 316 in Barrow County BARROW COUNTY, GA (July 14, 2026)– The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, it will implement […]
The current National Guard headquarters on Washington Street will soon be replaced by a new facility at Coker Park in Monroe. Photo credit: Stephen Milligan | The Walton Tribune Thanks to a $28 million appropriation […]
Researching the history of the long-awaited bypass around downtown Monroe would take you back at least a couple of decades. However, the project finally became a reality when the “southern arc” officially opened on Oct. […]
MONROE, GA – (July 12, 2026) At the July Monroe City Council meeting last week, Monroe Mayor John Howard took a moment to apologize for the fact that some of the crowd assembled for the […]
Advance in-person voting for the July 28 Special Election for United States Congressional District 13 began Monday and continues every day until Friday, July 24. The 13th congressional district includes portions of Rockdale, Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, […]
The closure from 9. p.m. Friday, July 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 13, is for essential bridge preservation WALTON COUNTY, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has issued an advisory for motorists that […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (July 7, 2026) – Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney Randy McGinley announced last week that Benjamin Seth Ramey has been sentenced to 35 years, with the first 25 to be served in […]
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