Overview

Walton County was created by a Legislative Act on December 15, 1818 out of treaty lands acquired from the Cherokee Indians. It was named for George Walton, a Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Georgia, and a U.S. Senator in the late 1700s.

Walton County is located approximately 45 miles east of downtown Atlanta and 20 miles west of Athens.

TRANSPORTATIONS
" Close proximity to I-20, U.S. Hwy. 78 with bypass and Georgia Hwy. 316. 
Also Georgia Hwys. 10, 11, 20, 81, 83, 138.
" 21 trucking carriers.
" Monroe Municipal Airport  - 4300 ft. runway with potential plans to expand to 5000 ft.
" Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport (45 miles).
" Rail  services by the Great  Walton Railroad from Monroe to CSX connections in Social Circle. 
Amtrak passengers service in Atlanta.

EDUCATION:
SCHOOL REGISTRATION:All students k-12 must provide up-to-date immunization records. Entering Kindergartners and first graders must provide eye/ear/dental certificate and a certified birth certificate.

" Social Circle Board of Education ... 770-464-2731
" Walton County  - Board of Education ... 770-267-6544
" George Walton Academy (Private School) ... 770-267-7578
" Vocational and technical courses at local high schools.
" Youth Apprenticeship Program for professional career training.
" Walton County Branch of Athens Technical Institute located in Monroe.
" University of Georgia in Athens.
" Over 35 colleges, junior colleges and universities in metro Atlanta within easy commuting distances.

Gas/Oil:
" Natural gas is available in Monroe, Social Circle, and Loganville
" Bottled gas and bulk oil are also available in Walton County
 
Water and sanitation:
-contact local municipality

COMMUNICATIONS:

" Local Internet Services.
   Monroe Utilities Network (broadband) ... 770-267-3429
   WalWeb (Local Web Directory) ...770-207-4995

" Local papers weekly and biweekly.
  The Walton Tribune  ...770-267-8371

" Daily newspapers from Atlanta and Athens.

" TV networks from Atlanta public TV from Athens, a local cable channel and two cable companies.

" Two telephone companies. Toll-free service to Atlanta from throughout Walton County.
    Alltel Georgia, Inc. ...1-800-501-1754 or 770-267-7600
    Bellsouth ... 1-800-356-3094

" Two local radio stations.
   " WMOQ FM 92.3 ...770-267-0923
   " WKUN AM 1580 ...770-267-6558


Electricity:
" Georgia Power Co. (Loganville, Social Circle) ...770-464-3515
" Monroe Utilities Network ... 770-267-3429
" Walton EMC (outside city limits) ...770-267-2505


DRIVER INFORMATION:
Licenses:
Newcomers should obtain a Georgia license within 30 days of residency. $15.00 cash.
Driver's test are given by the Georgia State Patrol at the Nowell Recreation Center on West Spring Street on Wednesdays from 8:00A.M. to 5:00P.M.

Auto Tags:
New Georgia residents should obtain auto tags within 30 days of residency.

Tax Commissioner:
" 100 North Broad St. ... 770-267-1335


RECYCLING:
" Recycling Center ... 770-267-1421
2051 Leroy Anderson Rd. in Monroe (Off Hwy. 11 South) Mon-Sat.  8:00A.M. to 4:00P.M.
" Walton Clean & Beautiful ... 770-267-1443

ACCOMMODATIONS:
" 50 restaurants (largest capacity 325)"6 motels / 250 rooms
" Numerous meeting facilities (largest seats 500 people)

RECREATION:
" Recreation Parks and program in Monroe, Loganville and Social Circle
" Little league, youth basketball and  football
" Polo, golf, and skydiving
" Annual festivals in Monroe, Loganville and Social Circle
" Public lakes in three nearby counties

CULTURE:
" Monroe Art Guild
" Annual music concerts and program
" Walton County Arts Council
" Walton County Music Guild