Family, friends call for intersection upgrades after deadly crash in Walton Co

There are new calls for a safety upgrade for an intersection in Walton County: former Walton County teacher Ashley Callahan was killed in a crash last week, a wreck at Highway 81′s intersection with Ozora Church Road in Walton County.

It’s a crossing that is on the Georgia DOT’s radar, possibly to be replaced with a roundabout next year. Callahan’s friends and family say it’s a project that needs to be expedited.]

From Meadows Funeral Home…

Ashley MacDonald Callahan, age 40 of Good Hope, passed away on August 8, 2023. She was born in Utah on April 22, 1983 to Marilyn Sturgeon MacDonald and Steven MacDonald.

Ashley touched so many throughout her life. As a graduate of UGA, she was a Damn Good Dawg. She was a loving teacher who took time with every student she taught. She intensely loved her family and friends, and brought happiness and joy to everyone she met.

Surviving are, husband, Dane Callahan; sons, Charles Callahan and Vincent Callahan; parents, Marilyn and Steven MacDonald; sister, Chelsea MacDonald; and brother, Michael MacDonald; father in law and mother in law, Sean Callahan and Beth Callahan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday August 13th at 3:00 PM at the Walnut Grove High School Auditorium with the Dr. Russ Butcher officiating.

There will be a visitation on Sunday August 13th from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Walnut Grove High School Cafe.

Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com.

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