Government

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners has officially declared October 13-19, 2024, as Coastal Dune Lakes Week!

The final voting round for the 2025 Perfect In Walton County Awards opened Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 a.m. and closes 5 p.m. CDT on Friday, Sept. 27. Vote online at perfectinwaltoncounty.com.

Kurt Lischka, Moon Creek Studios Photographer and SoWal founder, is proud to once again be nominated in "Best Photographer" category.

To further our community's commitment to protecting and preserving our quality of life and environment, the Walton County Tourism Department established Keep Walton County Beautiful in 2024 as an official affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The preservation of Walton County’s natural landscapes allows residents and visitors to enjoy the area for generations to come.

Locals have known for years that Walton County has it all - rich agricultural lands, untouched forests, serene waters, beautiful white sand beaches, unique historical significance, the highest point in Florida, top-notch schools, and more.

The county is planning for the future and has many opportunities for citizens to participate. Visit www.planforwalton2040.com for more info.

Walton County continues to thrive as a top-tier travel destination and tourism economy, according to the Walton County Tourism Department’s recently released 2022 Tourism Update.

Last week the county held a ribbon cutting for a new regional beach access in Miramar Beach, christened Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access.

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It’s time to choose your favorites in the 2023 Perfect in Walton County Awards!

Online voting is open until Friday, Oct. 21  - pick your faves at www.visitsouthwalton.com/2023-perfect-walton-county-awards.

The top five nominees with the highest votes in 30 categories have been selected, and now it’s time for the final vote! Both residents and visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite businesses, events, and activities.

We recently celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week with activities such as sweet treats and giveaways at the visitor center, two informative workshops for our tourism and hospitality partners, and sponsorship of the May 4th Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Power of Business Luncheon.