Walton County Heritage Museum

Learn more about the history of Walton County

Train Depot Museum

Walton County Courthouse

Growing to meet the needs of the community

Courthouse

Lake DeFuniak

One of only two perfectly round lakes in the world

Fun and relaxation

Walton County School Admin Offices

Outside the administration offices located in DeFuniak Springs.

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Archive for October, 2009

PHOTOS…OCTOBER 29, 2009

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NATHAN HENDRICKSON (30) plowed through the Bucks defense for 189 rushing yards on Friday night.

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CURIOUS PIG sniffs the air at the Walton County Fair.

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PLAYING FOR A PRIZE, against a backdrop of stuffed animals on the midway at Walton County Fair.

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UNIVERSAL SYMBOL of fun, the Ferris wheel was one of several rides onsite at the Walton County Fair.

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MIGRATING MONARCH BUTTERFLIES take the opportunity to feed in south Walton County. The butterflies will be passing through the area over the next few weeks heading to their winter homes. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)

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MADRIGALS, directed by Allison Everitt (standing center) sang a mix of solo, duo and group vocal pieces from the classical and contemporary canon at Agatha’s Lakeside Concert Series on Oct. 25.

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HEADLINES…OCTOBER 29, 2009

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WCSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Starting citizens program.
WALTON COUNTY FAIR: WERE YOU THERE?
Crowds and funnel cakes.
SCHOOL BOARD JOINS WCEDA
Sees increase in estimated revenues.
DE FUNIAK ELIGIBLE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Loans and grants available for water upgrades.
DFS COUNCIL PROCEEDS WITH SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Controversial issue raises “antibusiness” criticism.
BIG NIGHT AT CHAUTAUQUA REHAB AND NURSING
Hall of Fame inductees honored for service […]

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THE SIGNS, THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ OR NOT

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By ALICIA LEONARD
In a four-to-one vote, the DeFuniak Springs City Council moved ahead with an amendment to the sign ordinance that has taken almost two years to design. The amendment, which was designed with the input of local business, proved to be controversial up to the final vote, from which Councilman Wayne Graham was the […]

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PAXTON TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT

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By BRUCE COLLIER
The Oct. 20 meeting of the Paxton Town Council saw passage of a small-scale amendment and mayoral appointment of council members to various town departments. The Council held a special meeting prior to the regular meeting for a final public reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the city’s comprehensive plan (specifically future […]

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COURT ISSUES TWO ORDERS IN JOLLY BAY LAWSUIT

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By DOTTY NIST
During the month of October, the two parties in a well-known lawsuit each received a favorable order from Walton County Circuit Judge W. Howard LaPorte, with litigation to continue.
The lawsuit is Jolly Bay, L.L.C. vs. Walton County, filed in Walton County Circuit Court in October 2008, soon after the Walton County Board of […]

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