By Tracy Steelyand Mark Stanley, Very little is written of the man who gave his name to our county. In the case of the Walton family, fame seems to have skipped a generation. George Walton, Jr. was born about 1789 in Augusta, Georgia, the only son of The George Walton – wounded Revolutionary War colonel, […]
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COME ONE, COME ALL MEET AND GREET – Wednesday, Mar 17 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Meet CSSW members as they welcome new senior members and share their interests for this new year. Volunteers will assemble “COVID Senior Packages” and brainstorm ways to provide help for our members in need. Beverages and snacks […]
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Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in three Walton County locations in 2020 for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. This service is sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS. According to Joe Perry, Tax-Aide District Coordinator, “There are no age restrictions, AARP membership is not […]
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By Melanie Barrett “I have a big yard, so I don’t need to walk my dog.” “My dog likes to play fetch so I throw the ball for a while and that’s how he gets his exercise.” This is what I hear from a lot of dog owners—not just my clients. There is so much […]
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The Island by Hotel RL invites healthcare professionals to experience self care and sunshine at their resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Island recently completed a $15+ million property-wide renovation and features a beautiful Grotto pool and swim-up bar, over 600 feet of private beach, heated pool, and so much more. Guests of the […]
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Walton County School District is nearing the end of a successful and busy third nine weeks of classes and looks forward to more milestones into the last nine weeks! Most significant is the phenomenal effort district teachers and staff made during COVID mandatory quarantines to contact all students and families. Of the District’s 10,000+ student […]
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By Mark Stanley and Tracy Steely, Jaysa Hunter is the owner and operator of Avenue 117 Design, an interior design firm that serves the entire Emerald Coast. She provides the full range of services you’d expect from a designer, but says her passion and specialty is kitchen and bath remodels. The current trend along the […]
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In addition to reporting a record-breaking year, Furniture South has named Tammy Mathews as its Designer of the Year for 2020. Each year, Furniture South awards the designer who has the highest sales volume while also maintaining extraordinary customer services and exhibiting the highest level of teamwork. According to the owner, Frank Kovach, “Tammy Mathews […]
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By Heather Bennett Getting the news that you’re pregnant can be wonderful, yet scary. There’s a roller coaster of feelings that can come with it, excitement, fear, happiness and anxiety. Parents to be all want to do what’s best for their baby before and after it enters the world. Genetics isn’t something we can control, […]
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By Beverly Ottzen The Democratic Women’s Club of Walton County (DWCWC) began the New Year by making a generous donation to Caring and Sharing, one of the county’s leading charities, in support of residents who are suffering food insecurity. As citizens of Walton County, the individual members of the DWCWC are actively involved in many […]
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