Piedmont Walton Hospital hosts breakfast for Walton County Schools' athletic directors

Monroe, Ga. (February 9, 2026) - Piedmont Walton Hospital welcomed athletic directors from across Walton County on Friday for an Athletic Directors Breakfast focused on supporting student-athletes through comprehensive health care services and community partnerships.

Breakfast was hosted by Piedmont Walton Hospital in collaboration with Piedmont Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Walton. The event provided an opportunity for school athletic leaders to learn more about Piedmont’s sports medicine services, preventive care options and athletic sponsorship opportunities available to local schools.

“Piedmont Walton is committed to supporting student-athletes and the coaches who guide them every day,” Piedmont Walton CEO Blake Watts said. “Building strong relationships with our local schools allows us to better serve our community and help young athletes perform at their best.”

Members of Piedmont Walton’s orthopedic and sports medicine team — orthopedic surgeon Jonathan Payne, MD; Luis Pluguez, orthopedic physician assistant; and Courtney Fuller, manager of Rehabilitation Services at Piedmont Walton — shared how Piedmont supports local schools and student-athletes through comprehensive sports medicine services, conservative treatment options, preventive care and therapeutic services available on campus.

Athletic directors representing George Walton Academy, Loganville Christian Academy, Trinity Prep School, Loganville High School, Monroe Area High School, Walnut Grove High School and Social Circle High School attended the breakfast.

Each high school athletic department was presented with a $1,500 sponsorship to support student athletes across Walton County.

Piedmont Walton is proud to invest in programs and partnerships that promote the health and well-being of Walton County students both on and off the field.