The Walton Tribune

Established in the late 1800s, The Walton Tribune has been serving as Walton County's primary news outlet for over 110 years. This community newspaper publishes twice a week and holds the distinction of being the official newspaper for Walton County, Georgia.

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BRIDGES: Father's Day salute to some great ones

1 week ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

We observe Father’s Day this weekend and I wanted to take a moment to salute some of the best of the best in my book. My father, Paul Bridges, is the textbook definition of hard work and his work has always gone beyond what was his “official” job. My father grew up on a farm, which was hard work magnified. After a stint in the U.S. Army (more hard work) he excelled in various jobs including time as a barber.
Strickland campaign kickoff emphasizes his battle with liberals

3 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

Brian Strickland held his official campaign kickoff for attorney general, stressing he is a true conservative who has been able to survive politically against everything liberals have been able to throw against him. Strickland launched his campaign for Georgia attorney general, promising to take aggressive action on crime, defend Georgia’s conservative values, and stop the radical left from using the courts to roll back policies Republicans fought to pass.
BRIDGES: A Friday night tradition that never grows old

3 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

There has been a great deal of change since the calendar read 1988. For those of you, like myself, who are old enough to have been around in 1988 that statement is certainly true, both personally and professionally. In August of that year, I was entering my senior year of high school. One day during a class I was taking called “publications,” the teacher asked if anyone was interested in submitting articles about the football games for our local newspaper.
Call Guinness: Pumphrey aims for top mark for most unique pairs of socks

3 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Stephen Milligan

Some people collect stamps. Other people collect rare first editions of classic works of literature. Kids collect shiny rocks or baseball cards. Rex J. Pumphrey, on the other hand, collects socks. He has collected socks, in fact, for nearly a decade, amassing a collection of nearly 1,200 unique pairs of socks, emblazoned with images and logos for everything from breakfast cereal characters to sports team logos, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hello Kitty and almost literally everything between.
GRAHAM: Complaints come from voters already feeling tapped out

3 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Patrick Graham

I like county Chairman David Thompson, I really do, which is why I feel compelled to impart some unsolicited public relations advice regarding the approach he and others who support a property tax increase for the county’s upcoming fiscal year budget are taking. First, don’t tell your constituents who disagree to stop whining about what they pay in property taxes and their opposition to an increase.
Civic, business leader McGarity passes

4 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Stephen Milligan

Businessman and civic leader J.L. McGarity passed away last week at the age of 81. John Lescar Michael McGarity, known to one and all as Mike, was a lifelong resident of Monroe, growing up in the area and graduating from Monroe Area Comprehensive High School in 1962 before attending the University of Georgia as part of the Class of 1967.
BRIDGES: Celebrating another trip around the sun

1 month ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

Birthdays have never been that big of a deal for me. Oh, I’m sure I probably enjoyed them until the time I was 10 or so, but, to me in 2025, a birthday is just another day on the calendar. “You are the age you are,” has always been a favorite saying of mine. To be completely honest though, birthdays in recent years have been tougher. I’ve already surpassed the big5-0. Heck, I am officially 54 now. At times it doesn’t seem possible. Other times it seems like I am even older than my years.
NEWTON: Saluting the most impactful veteran in my life

1 month ago | waltontribune.com | Evan Newton

As a proud American, I am forever grateful to the many men and women who gave it all for our country. It is a sacrifice that I couldn’t begin to comprehend. I’m especially empathetic to veterans because one of the most important people in my life was one. Larry Marvin Newton, my grandfather, was especially impactful in my development into the man I am today. Larry, or as I called him “Papa,” was just one of those people who made the world a better place when he was around.
Social Circle City Schools names finalist for superintendent

1 month ago | waltontribune.com | Stephen Milligan

The Social Circle Board of Education announced the sole finalist for the superintendent job at a special called meeting Tuesday. The board voted 7-0 to name Matthew Remillard as the sole finalist for superintendent of Social Circle City Schools after more than a week of closed sessions interview prospective candidates for the position. Remillard, if approved next month for the role, would replace Carrie Booher, who was suddenly let go as superintendent without explanation earlier this year.
Hard Labor Creek Treatment Plant: 'Major milestone' project begins

1 month ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

County officials ventured to Hard Labor Creek for the official start of the new county water treatment facility. “This is a big step for the county,” Walton Chairman David Thompson told The Walton Tribune. “We presently purchase all of our water through Newton County and Cornish Creek Reservoir with plans to build our own freshwater treatment plant.”Thompson said a $46.2 million grant has been secured for the project. “That helped us to see the daylight to move forward,” Thompson said.