Walton County News

"If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under." - President Ronald Reagan As we celebrated this Memorial Day weekend, many of us enjoyed some time off, maybe a cookout or trip to the beach or just a relaxing day at home.

It is my sincere hope you can enjoy the holiday with family and friends. But no matter how you spend your time this Memorial Day, I hope you will also take a moment to honor its intended purpose - to remember those who have died fighting to defend our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

I was mowing my lawn last weekend and in front of me I noticed the ground "pulsing" up and down and it even changed d... Two years after a tragic accident that took the life of 18-year-old Corey Walker, his father is speaking out against an APD officer.

WSBTV reports a metro Atlanta father claimsA his son died because an officer with the Auburn Police Department was too lenient during a traffic stop.A According to the report, Chris Walker, whose 18-year-old son Corey died in May 2010 when heA hit a utility pole in Walton County, questioned why the officer didn't arrest his son when he stopped him ... (more)

Three of the schools are in Cobb County -- Bells Ferry Elementary, Mountain View Elementary and St.

A 73-year-old woman attacked in her sleep last Friday at her home in Oconee County likely will lose an eye as a result of the brutal assault that crushed the left side of her face, but she has improved enough to leave intensive care, her daughter said Monday.

A Last month, Gwinnett County Police officers shot and killed a Lawrenceville man who was reportedly suicidal.

Chestatee High School Principal Chip Underwood announced to his faculty and staff Friday that he is resigning his post to accept a central office position with the Walton County School System in Monroe.

Man Shot by Police in Loganville was Retired Teacher, Marine -- Loganville Grayson Patch People reacted with shock Thursday to news that the man shot to death by police during a domestic confrontation was a former teacher and a retired Marine.

An Athens-Clarke police officer was off-duty and on a Kroger checkout line Monday when he noticed a strong odor of marijuana wafting off the man next to him.

A dozen authorities, counties and municipalities have applied for state funding to help build reservoirs, dig wells and install new lines.

Come out on Saturday, May 12 to Meridian Park in Loganville for the 3rd annual WAG 'n Walk Pet Festival - Walton County's premier pet event.

Don't miss what "Local Voices" had to say this week on our local Patches. Below are some Northeast GeorgiaA blogs that got people talking this week.