RHONDA SKIPPER, Walton County Tax Collector, with her NACCTFO Award. From NACCTFO  The Honorable Rhonda Skipper, Walton County Tax Collector, was recently honored by the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO) when she was named “Outstanding County Treasurer” for 2022. Skipper was selected from county collectors, treasurers and finance officers from across the country for the award, which was presented during the NACCTFO annual conference in Denver, Colorado last week.  The “Outstanding Officer Award” is presented annually by NACCTFO to a person who has been an active member of NACCTFO for at least two years and who serves as a leader in their home state and as a professional of the highest caliber in the operation of their own county office.  NACCTFO, an affiliate of the National Association of Counties, was established in 1954 and is a professional organization dedicated to building relationships, forming partnerships and exchanging ideas through networking and educational certification programs.  For the most up-to-date information on NACCTFO, visit www.nacctfo.org.  The National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO) was established in 1954 and offers members the ability to connect with peers from across the country, gain access to unique educational opportunities and enhance abilities to perform duties as county tax collectors, treasurers and finance officers. For more information on NACCTFO, visit www.nacctfo.org or email info@nacctfo.org.  Read More

A DOLLAR GENERAL proposed for SR-20 and Portland Park Road received final county board approval at the Sept. 7 Walton County Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting. with several other minor projects also conditionally approved at the meeting to move forward to the development order stage. By DOTTY NIST The Walton County Technical Review Committee has approved a Dollar General for th Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. Read More

THE SEPT. 6 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting featured discussion on structuring of financing for transportation projects and an updated five-year implementation plan for transportation projects. By DOTTY NIST The Transportation Advisory Committee’s Sept. 6 meeting featured information on Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. Read More

HONORING THE “JACKSON FIVE” – Jason Catalano, Jeri Michie, Kim Kirby, Ken Jackson, Donna Jackson, Cynthia Jackson, Mitch Jackson, Maerea Jackson Kent, William (Bill) Eddins, Jr., Tammy Smith, Russell Hughes. Story by ADRIANNE WALLINE CAMPBELL  The Walton County School Board held its regular meetin Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. Read More

[ September 14, 2022 ] Walton County Tax Collector Named Nation’s “Outstanding County Treasurer” News [ September 14, 2022 ] TRC approves Dollar General, Bay Grove Road warehouse, Origins road, Alys Beach lots [PREMIUM] News [ September 14, 2022 ] Transportation Advisory Committee holds sixth meeting, encourages public input [PREMIUM] News [ September 14, 2022 ] School Board honors Jackson family, receives check from All Sports Association [PREMIUM] News [ September 14, 2022 ] DeFuniak Springs City Council hears results of street painting survey, plans holiday events [PREMIUM] News [ September 14, 2022 ] Freeport City Council Sept. 13 meeting [PREMIUM] Uncategorized Read More