Child rushed to the hospital by Walton County EMS under police escort by Monroe, Gwinnett and Dekalb law enforcement MONROE, GA (July 24, 2026) – A 4-year-old child is in the hospital in a serious […]
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 […]
WALTON COUNTY, GA (July 22, 2026) – Walton County Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Craig League reported just after 8 a.m. that Ga. 20 is back open after being shut down due to a 6.07 a.m. […]
With so much promise at the 2021 Monroe Christmas Parade, When Pigs Fly, the veteran-owned independent BBQ restaurant, announced that it would be opening the following year in Monroe at the old Kaity’s Downtown building […]
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (July 13, 2026) Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is a suspect in an assaulted on a woman while she was on her morning […]
More storms expected through this week National Weather Service says straight line winds in Alcovy Street area in Monroe likely for damage July 10, 2026. Photo credit: Monroe Fire Department Storm damage in Monroe Friday […]
Photo credit: Monroe Fire Department UPDATE: At 6:30 p.m. Monroe Fire Chief Andrew Dykes shared a photo of the damage on Alcovy Street and said crews are reporting that the road is expected to be […]
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. (July 9, 2026) Newton County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the early morning hours of July 9, 2026. According to a press release from […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy of Walton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page Sheriff’s deputies are tasked with protecting life and property, enforcing state and local laws, and maintaining public safety, primarily within their county jurisdiction. Their responsibilities also […]
The 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period ended with 12 traffic-related fatalities across Georgia, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes, while local law enforcement agencies reported three additional fatal […]
(The report has been updated with the name of the victim in the fatality) UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol reports that the crash on Highway 81 in the Loganville area of Walton County resulted in a […]
Potential for strong to severe thunderstorms possible each afternoon through next week Update The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a Heat Advisory that will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, July […]
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (July 1, 2026) A 24-year-old Norcross man has been arrested in connection with a May incident in which a taxi driver was allegedly threatened with a knife after a dispute over a […]
LOGANVILLE, GA (June 30, 2026) – Residents of Loganville’s Logan Point subdivision saw a heavy law enforcement presence earlier today as the FBI conducted a federal operation in the neighborhood. According to Loganville Police Chief […]
(Lilburn, Ga., June 30, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police detectives have made arrests following an armed robbery investigation stemming from a shooting that occurred on April 25. According to a press release from GCPD, officers […]
The City of Walnut Grove is inviting families from across Walton County and beyond to gather for an evening of patriotic celebration, live music, family fun, and community spirit during its America 250 Celebration on Friday, July 3, […]
Husband / father held on two counts of murder The Mincey family is well-known in Walton County so the tragic shooting of his wife and daughter by Ralph Mincey has sent shockwaves through the community. […]
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period June 5 – 11, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the final part. […]
LOGANVILLE, GA (June 23, 2026) – The City of Loganville Fire Department responded to two structure fires on the morning of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. LFD Chief Tim Johnson reported that the LFD responded at […]
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