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At the request of Walton County Democratic Party Chair Margie Jordan and other community leaders the Walton County Board of County Commissioners took up the issue of the Confederate Flag hanging at the County Courthouse. The Board voted in 2015 to keep the Flag flying as a memorial to...
Creating Christmas Memories By Rev. Guery H. Clendening It’s that time of year. Christmas is just around the corner and before we can blink an eye, it will be over. Can I make a suggestion: take advantage of the moment to create special memories that will last a lifetime! When my Wife...

Caring and Sharing…

Tis’ the season for giving, and Caring and Sharing in Santa Rosa Beach is helping give back to the community- in a big way! The nonprofit organization has been in operation since 1995, with the support of churches, civic groups, businesses and individuals through donations and volunteering. For two...
South Walton Economic Development Update By Lisa Hughley As a Real Estate Broker and resident of Walton County, I am always seeking information on new and upcoming area projects. If you take a drive throughout South Walton, you will see many new exciting projects underway.  Take a look at the...

Set Free to be Me

Kay Fant has been an interior designer for 42 years, and owned a design center in Destin Florida.  As recently as August, Fant closed the doors to her business to dedicate more time to her non-profit organization, Set Free to Be...
Stephanie McMinn felt the call to help others in 2010.  “It came from a desire to do more,” said McMinn.  She...

Community Notes

Beachfront Property Owners Bring Federal Case The beach access issue is heating up once again, this time reaching the Federal District Court...
On Wednesday, July 19th Walton County Commission Chairwoman...
by Janie Henderson If a scruffy, friendly dog named Ace greets you as you walk into a room full of colorful paddle boards, top-of-the-line electric bikes, and a hang out spot perfect for a cold beer and jam session, you’re probably in...
With summer approaching and hopefully your Spring Cleaning behind you, it’s time to look at ways how we can make our largest investment, our homes, more energy efficient.  Back when I was growing up, to conserve energy, my Dad would walk around the house at night turning off all...