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A joint study by the University of Georgia and Northeast Georgia Health District found no abnormal rate of cancer among those living in close proximity to a controversial Madison County pipeline booster station. However, residents of that area remain very skeptical. A survey of residents living in a one-mile radius of Williams Transco ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County commissioners say junk cars are an eyesore, nuisance and health hazard and they don’t want citizens to have unused vehicles on their property for extended periods of time. So the group is considering an ordinance that would establish fines for people who keep non-functioning vehicles on their property. “Our intent is not to ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County commissioners agreed last week to adopt the old portion of Hwy. 72 after the Comer bypass is constructed, an approximate seven-mile stretch of road. But the board wants the state to lay down a new layer of asphalt before they assume responsibility of the road. Commission Chairman Wesley Nash urged the board to approve the upkeep ... [Full Story »] 

Journal editor Zach Mitcham discusses a recent documentary regarding health care systems around the globe. Frontline correspondent T.R. Reid recently traveled to five countries to examine their health care systems and compare them to ours. It seems like a simple journalistic assignment that any responsible national news outlet would jump on. ... [Full Story »]