Unemployment Rate Increases In Monroe Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Walton County is lower than the Georgia average.

Walton County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Monroe area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Walton County Fire Rescue Station 12 Ribbon-Cutting

The ribbon-cutting is expected to take place Wednesday, July 7.

Walton Awarded Qualified Local Government Status

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs congratulates Walton County on the recent adoption.

Monroe Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Walton County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Monroe Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Monroe area compares.

New Flood Hazard Maps For Walton County

Walton County's flood risk information has been revised, and updated flood hazard maps are ready for review.

Federal Tax Refunds In Walton County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Save The Date: Walton County Sheriff's Office Gold Tournament

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Government Office Closed In Observance Of Christmas, Walton County

Walton County Offices will be CLOSING Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at noon, and will be CLOSED Thursday, December 24, 2020, and Friday.

Veteran lawyer launches bid for judge

Veteran lawyer and community servant Cheveda McCamy seeks to give back as the next Judge in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit.

What is a Pension?

This short and sweet video explains the functions of a pension.

Obama's Iran Deal: Where do Georgia Representatives Stand?

Georgia lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.

What The Word Of God Says About The Gay/Transgender Lifestyle

The Supreme Court is Not the Final Judge-Holy God Is. That is What People of This Chosen Lifestyle Do Not Understand or Do Not Care To.

Marriage a Right for Same-Sex Couples in U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Gov. Deal: State will comply. Georgia’s local governments constitutionally required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Governor Wants Redesign of Confederate License Plate

Several other southern governors are attempting to curb the display of the battle flag in light of the Charleston church shooting.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Sen. Isakson to Speak to Rotary Club of Social Circle

He will speak from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday Aug. 25 at Magnolia Hall.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Walton Co. Elections: 3 Commission Seats Will be Contested

Who's running for office in 2014?

Several Post Offices in Georgia Will Be Open on Presidents Day

Locations open will offer "red vest assistance"

What are Metro ATL's Most Critical Transportation Projects?

How is the Regional Transportation Plan, a $59 billion plan for transportation spending in an 18-county metro Atlanta region through the year 2040, stacking up?

Deal Implements Reforms for Winter Storm Warnings

Georgia governor announces members of the Severe Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force on Monday.

Should Georgia Governor Expand State’s Medicaid Program?

State Sen. Vincent Fort was among 10 activists arrested Monday in Gov. Nathan Deal's office after calling on the state to expand its Medicaid program.

U.S. Postage Rates Rise ... Again

The U.S. Postal Service's increase for the cost of a first-class stamp is the largest hike for consumer postage in more than a decade.

Register, and You Could Win an AR-15 Rifle from Rep. Paul Broun!

Rep. Broun plans to give away a rifle.

Atlanta Mayor: 'I Believe that We Must be a Region'

Even as the Atlanta Braves prepare to leave his city, Mayor Kasim Reed champions a need for regional cooperation to solve state transportation problems and bolster Georgia's economy.

No Heat for Many Walton Residents on Coldest Day of Season

The city of Lawrenceville's gas department, which serves parts of Walton County, says the issue is related to the extremely cold temperatures.

Want to Check Georgia Traffic Conditions? There's an App for That

Find out which routes to avoid courtesy of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Grayson Farmers Market to Stay Open Year-Round

The city council approved the proposal Monday, making the Grayson market be the only year-round farmers market in Gwinnett.

Have You Seen the New $100 Bill?

The new c-note has a number of security features to reduce the chances of counterfeiting.

Georgia Cycling Registration Bill Is Dead, Sponsors Say

Hundreds attend a meeting in Hall County, with few in support of the legislation.

Shovels Turn Dirt Near Future Site of Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir

Gov. Nathan Deal and other state and local officials visited Walton County for a ceremonial groundbreaking on Oct. 4, 2013.

Republican Rep. Paul Broun Wants to Hear From You

Dr. Broun wants to hear from constituents on Obamacare.

Postal Rate Increase Proposed

Here are five things to know about the proposed 3-cent increase.