Walton County deputy killed in off-duty traffic accident
The Walton County community is mourning the loss of a beloved deputy who reportedly died while off-duty.
Carver MS student charged with bringing weapon to school, on bus
A Carver Middle School student is facing charges after admitting to bringing a weapon to school and on the bus, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
2 Walton County men charged with child sex crimes
Two Walton County men were arrested late last month for the sexual exploitation of children, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
3 teens arrested in Florida for Social Circle carjacking, death
Three teens were arrested in connection with the death of a 23-year-old in Walton County last year.
TikToker arrested after going viral for dancing over disabled person's head
A woman gone viral on TikTok for dancing suggestively above a disabled man's head is now behind bars.
Man accused of killing woman, shooting her husband apprehended in Monroe
A shooting on Christmas night in Monroe left a woman dead and her husband injured in Monroe.
Walton County men sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing adopted boys
Zachary and William Zulock were sentenced to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole following their guilty pleas to multiple counts of aggravated child abuse and exploitation.
20-year-old Monroe woman killed Saturday morning, man arrested
A 20-year-old Monroe woman was killed early Saturday morning and a 22-year-old man was taken into custody, according to Monroe Police Department.
Skydivers take big jump to raise money for people with disabilities
This week, you can experience the thrill of a lifetime all while supporting those in metro Atlanta who live with disabilities.
19-year-old and 20-year-old face charges in Social Circle murder
Two Social Circle residents are being charged in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Adrian Wofford.
Walton County jailer accused of injuring handcuffed inmate
A former employee at the Walton County Jail has ended up behind bars himself.
Walton County man arrested for taking missing minor across state lines, deputies say
Deputies in Tennessee busted a Georgia man driving with a girl reported missing out of Walton County.
Walton County detention officer arrested for sexual assault, oath violation
A Walton County Jail detention officer was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on charges of sexual assault and violation of his official oath.
17-year-old Walton County girl injured in crash, co-workers raising money
Staff at a Walton County Longhorn Steakhouse are coming together to support one of their own.
Missing Monroe man: John Brock’s family pleads for public’s help in search
The search for a missing Monroe man entered its second day on Wednesday evening.
Man sentenced to life for stabbing Walton County woman to death in 2022
Gregory Deonte Norwood has been convicted and sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Crystal Powell.
Judge dismisses zoning challenges to $5B Rivian EV plant in Georgia
A judge has dismissed legal challenges to the zoning of a 16 million-square-foot factory on an 1,800-acre megasite chosen by Chicago-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to build its new R2 vehicles
2 uninjured in Social Circle plane crash
Two people walked away from a single-engine plane crash uninjured in Social Circle on Tuesday.
Rivian factory approved: How Georgia could soon lead the nation in electric vehicle manufactoring
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
Walton County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Walton County.