Walnut Grove News

Walton County students sure know how to write. That's the message sent by the recent release of scores on the Georgia High School Writing Test for Walton County students, where schools saw the best numbers on the test yet.

One school is moving down, one is moving up, another is moving in and two others are staying put.

Political newcomer Dan Curry was the leading vote-getter in Tuesday's Loganville election.

Hilda Needham Byrd Hilda Needham Byrd, age 53 of Walnut Grove passed away, Friday, Oct.

Although students have been in class for nearly two months, the newest school in Walton County was officially dedicated at a ceremonial ribbon cutting that drew local and state luminaries to Walnut Grove.

At Cedar Shoals, Oconee County's Darby Rogers recorded 23 assists and 15 digs Tuesday as the Warriors, ranked fourth in Class AAA, defeated the Jaguars 25-6, 25-17, 25-11. Sydney Jessup contributed 13 digs for Oconee County , which will play at 5 p.m. against Clarke Central and 6 p.m. against Athens Academy on Thursday at Athens Academy.

As the school bell rang in the new year Thursday and Walton County Public Schools resumed classes, anticipation was especially high at Walnut Grove High School.

As the school bell rang in the new year Thursday and Walton County Public Schools resumed classes, anticipation was especially high at Walnut Grove High School.

Despite the economic conditions which have plagued local tax collections, Walton County Public Schools officials feel they can still accomplish all they need to with the current Education Local Option Sales Tax.

Although revenue is down and taxes will bring in less, the Walton County Board of Education passed a tentative budget Tuesday for the next fiscal year.

A two-man effort is under way to bring a liquor store to Monroe. Steve Head of Monroe and Mike McNeal of Loganville say its time to bring a distilled spirit retailer to the county's largest city and they are hoping residents agree.

Shelda Dawn Brackett Shelda Dawn Brackett, age 60, of Walnut Grove Georgia died on June 27, 2009.

The fire department is turning to the public for help in making an arrest in the fire earlier this month at the old Monroe Elementary School.