Public is invited to tour Walton County’s new detention center at Saturday’s Open House

Recruiters will be on site for those interested in career opportunities

Walton County had its official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Sheriff’s Office Administration

WALTON COUNTY, GA (June 27, 2025) – With the Ribbon Cutting and ceremonial matters over, the public is next to get a look at the new Walton County Sheriff’s Office Administration Office Detention Center. The new public safety complex was officially blessed Friday by Pastor Kip Boswell of the Monroe Church of God. After the Pledge of Allegiance and welcome speeches by Walton County Chairman David Thompson, former Sheriff Joe Chapman and current Sheriff Keith Brooks, the official Ribbon Cutting took place, followed by a “Hooray,” from the chairman.

Following the the ceremonial matters, public officials, dignitaries and guests were treated to lunch courtesy of the Varsity and Scoops and given guided tours. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to noon, the rest of the public is invited to tour the facility.

Those who have already taken the tour can echo Thompson’s earlier advice regarding the size of the facility.

“Make sure to wear walking shoes,” he said. “There is a lot of walking to do.”

While the jail is open, at least to the public this weekend, it is not yet occupied. Crews are still bringing in furniture and supplies and doing some last minute adjustments. Staff and inmates will then slowly be moved over a four month period,\.

Public tours of of the new, long time coming, state-of-the-art WCSO and Detention Center will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 28.

“This brand-new facility is a huge step forward for public safety and will be a major asset for our county for years to come,” officials posted on social media.

There also will be an opportunity for anyone interested in seeking employment with WCSO to find out how to go about it. There will be WCSO recruiters on site to give information on career opportunities.