Walton County Commission rejects defunding Economic Development Alliance

After fiery debate and sharp words over job creation and tax dollars, Walton County’s leaders hit pause on defunding the EDA — for now.
After Four Years and A Six Hour Meeting, Walton County Has An Attorney

Walton County’s split-vote approval of a $600K contract for attorney Clay Adkinson has raised concerns over pay, conflicts of interest, and the transparency of the hiring process.
Walton County to vote on $50K-a-month contract for county attorney

Walton County will decide tomorrow whether or not to pay thier longtime interim County Attorney Clay Adkinson $600,000 a year and require a supermajority vote to fire him in the future.
‘There Is No Conflict:’ Walton Commission Votes On New Administrator, Debates Permanent Attorney.

With key leadership roles filled and conflict-of-interest concerns swirling, Walton County’s government just took another sharp turn in its ongoing saga of political shakeups.
Dumpster Fire: Walton Commission Fires Sunday, Launches Personal Attacks

A prayer for unity opened the meeting—but by night’s end, the Walton County Commission chambers erupted in public accusations, personal confrontations, and the ousting of Administrator Stan Sunday.
This Is What Happened in the First Battle Over Future of 30a Sunliner Diner

A 1950s-themed diner is sparking 21st-century controversy on 30A — with Walton County residents and planners split over whether it’s a fun throwback or a threat to the community’s character.
Commissioner Claims Water Quality “An Existential Threat To Walton County”

Could a proposed landfill threaten Walton County’s drinking water? Officials hit pause to investigate potential risks to the Floridian Aquifer.