The Walton Tribune

07/29/2024

The hallways of the Humane Society of Walton County echoed with barks as visitors went in and out of the dog kennels at the animal shelter.

07/29/2024

A review commission has been appointed to help determine if Newton County chairman Marcello Banes will face suspension from his county office.

07/29/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/city-of-loganville-is-hiring-3/

The City of Loganville is hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings and this application processes were found on the City of Loganville…

07/29/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/hurricane-elite-athletes-attend-aau-national-junior-olympics/

Coach Bre and Jalen Willis Coach KD and Skylar Blythers Coach Dexter and Lauryn Shaw Pictured top row: Back to Back: Coach Bre and Jalen, Split: Coach KD and Skylar, Pointing Finger: Coach Dexter a…

07/29/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/breaking-boil-water-advisory-issued-by-city-of-monroe-on-july-29/

MONROE, GA (July 29, 2024) – Due to a water main break on Birch Street, the City of Monroe has issued the following boil water advisory. Click or tap on this link for the CDC Boil Water Advis…

07/28/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/weather-alert-flash-flood-warning-issued-for-the-local-area/

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flash Flood Warning for… Southeastern Barrow County in north central Georgia… Northeastern Walton County in north central Georgia… West C…

07/28/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/breaking-3-year-old-struck-by-a-vehicle-on-tanglewood-drive-overnight/

Child was life-flighted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta MONROE, GA (JULY 28, 2024) – The City of Monroe Police Department reported that a 3-year-old child was hit by a vehicle on Ta…

07/26/2024

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07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/breaking-multiple-injuries-reported-in-crash-involving-walton-county-utility-truck/

Officials say injuries were serious but not life threatening WALTON COUNTY, GA (July 26, 2024) – Sgt. Christopher Ayers, Assistant Post Commander of Georgia State Patrol Post 46, reported on …

07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/covington-man-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-for-s*x-crimes-against-children/

Victims were 3, 6 and 11 years old Ronnie Maxwell, 55, faced an indictment charging him with one count of r**e, two counts of aggravated child molestation, three counts of aggravated so**my, two co…

07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/tasha-machaun-heckard-of-social-circle-earns-degree-from-university-of-maryland-global-campus/

ADELPHI, MD (07/24/2024)– Tasha Machaun Heckard of Social Circle, earned a(n) Master of Science in Information Technology: Information Assurance from University of Maryland Global Campus in s…

07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/eight-nurses-finish-the-piedmont-walton-nurse-residency-program/

From L-R: Arianna Martinez (ED), Kathryn “Reese” Malcom (LDRP), Keisha Brown (MS), Madison Martin (MS), Alisa Robinson (LDRP), Catherine Palmer, Residency Coordinator, Abigail Eberhart (ED), Genesi…

07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/maple-heights-community-day-to-feature-back-to-school-and-health-fair-saturday/

Event to include free food, health screenings, school supplies and games Tuscan Lodge No. 38 F. & A.M. and Zebulon Star No. 166 OES will be having their 10th annual Maple Heights Community…

07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/unemployment-rose-in-georgia-in-june/

Rate is up over the month and over the year Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates. “Georgia…

07/26/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/roundup-of-this-weeks-job-postings-309/

If you missed one of our job postings this week, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web…

07/25/2024

UPDATE: The owners of these two have been located!
The two babies were found at Chandler Haulk and Sharon Church Road in Loganville. If they belong to you, call 770-318-6280.

07/25/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/piano-in-the-back-is-another-hidden-gem-from-the-monroe-walton-center-for-the-arts/

The Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts offers a lot to the community – art classes, art shows, a gift shop showcasing the work of local artists, community events and so much more. But another …

07/25/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/american-red-cross-to-host-blood-drive-at-piedmont-walton-july-30/

The American Red Cross needs everyone to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Piedmont Walton Hospital and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2…

07/25/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/barrelle-roofing-in-walton-county-is-hiring/

Barrelle Roofing in Walton County is hiring. Interested persons are asked to contact the Barrelle offfice at 770-658-0342 or DM Kevin Barrelle through the Facebook post at this link. Editor’s…

07/24/2024

Big-time Bulldogs at Campton Restaurant tomorrow night. Come out to meet them!

07/24/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/walton-county-to-host-public-hearings-on-proposed-property-tax-increase/

As is the case with the City of Monroe, the Walton County Board of Commissioners will be hosting three public hearings to address a proposed property tax increase. The Walton County BOC has announc…

07/24/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/piedmont-walton-hosts-healthcare-day-camp-for-high-schoolers/

Monroe, Ga. (July 23, 2024) – Piedmont Walton Hospital recently hosted a Healthcare Day Camp, providing an opportunity for 10 high school students to learn more about careers in healthcare. Th…

07/24/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/update-ex-boyfriend-charged-with-murder-feticide-in-the-death-of-pregnant-gwinnett-county-teen/

Body of 16-year-old was located in the Loganville area of Gwinnett County Update Lawrenceville, Ga., July 23, 2024) – On July 23, detectives assigned to this case charged Jesus Monroy with malice m…

07/24/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/loganville-chick-fil-a-to-close-thursday-for-rebuild/

Plans are for it to reopen in the new building early in 2025 LOGANVILLE, GA (July 23, 2024) – Chick-fil-A in Loganville announced several months ago that since it has outgrown the current res…

07/24/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/walmart-in-monroe-has-new-job-postings/

Walmart in Monroe is hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Walmart career website on July 23, 2024. Please note a…

07/23/2024

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07/23/2024

07/23/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/pike-corp-in-monroe-and-covington-are-hiring/

Pike Corporation in Monroe and Covington are hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Pike Corporation …

07/23/2024

https://news.monroelocal.org/traffic-pacing-scheduled-7-22-7-25-for-i-85-northbound-traffic-during-blasting/

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and contractor CMES will be conducting rock blasting next week for the continued construction of new interchange at McGinnis Ferry Road. Traffic P…