New to Walton County?

Are you a new resident of Walton County or Georgia? Welcome! We are glad to have you and your pets as neighbors.  Our county has traditionally been considered a rural county, but it is growing and changing.  We still have a lot of lovely wooded areas that are home to wildlife.  We also share open spaces with farm animals as well as family pets.  There are several cases of rabies reported in our county as well as surrounding areas each year. Your pet may come in contact with a wild animal with rabies.  For your pet's protection as well as your protection, Georgia requires that all pets over 4 months of age have current rabies vaccinations.  If your pet was vaccinated for rabies before you moved here, you will need to have proof of the vaccination.

It is easy for pets to become separated from their owners if they are allowed out of their house or yard without a leash.  Walton County requires that your pets be restrained, especially when they are away from your property.  For your pet's safety and the safety of others, your pet must be on a leash when you are walking with them.

To read additional information pertaining to animals, animal control, animals considered to be a public nuisance, etc. click here for the Walton County ordinances.  Animal issues are listed in Chapter 10-Animals.

Walton County has an Animal Control Office.  If you have lost a pet, contact their office.  They also have animals who are available for adoption. The office is located at 1411 S. Madison Avenue in Monroe.  Their phone number is 770-267-1322 and the website is www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA232.html.

Did you know that Georgia has specialty license tags that you can purchase as your official vehicle tag? There are three tags that support the Spay and Neuter program in Georgia. For more information on these tags, click on the images to go to the State's website... There is a new Feline tag which features a black and white tuxedo cat.

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/plates/plate.asp?ptitle=GL

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/plates/plate.asp?ptitle=DC

The newest animal related tag is the equine tag. Proceeds from this tag are used to support Georgia's equine industry.

       Walton County Resources

Since you are new to our county, you might like to know more about  Walton County.

 You can get information about:

     Walton County Parks, Athletics, Adult Fitness, etc.

     Monroe-Walton Library

     Schools:

         Walton County School System       

         George Walton Academy

          Loganville Christian Academy

          Covenant Christian Academy

          Social Circle Schools

     Monroe Police Department

     Walton County Government

     Walton Regional Medical Center

     Walton County Health Department

     Walton County Chamber of Commerce

     Monroe City Government

     Walton County Sheriffs Office

     Walton County Fire Department