As South Walton enters into its most busy time of year beach safety is at the top of many local residents’ priority lists. While Spring and Summer offer tons of fun activities and new adventures, danger is often lurking just below the water’s surface. Many visitors and even some locals are not educated on proper […]

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By Heather Bennett The Better Business Bureau is one of the nation’s oldest non-profit organizations. They provide consumers with business profiles, consumer reviews, consumer information, scam alerts and reviews on charities. They are here to make sure as consumers we make wiser decisions about where we spend our money. I spoke with Tammy Ward, the […]

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The game of chess dates to early 7th century India and Persia soon thereafter. The game, which is won largely by strategy rather than luck, has fascinated many scholars, philosophers, and warriors alike. Today, the game is mostly played for fun, allowing people the opportunity to meet with new minds they would not ordinarily connect […]

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For most Americans of the time, the Revolutionary War was a struggle for freedom and an independent nation.  For members of the church it represented a conflict between loyalty to an emerging United States and an oath to the King of England. Religion played a major role in the American Revolution by offering a moral […]

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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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