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Actions filed in Superior Court

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Wednesday, June 11. 2008

Actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include: •Samuel Curtis Kitchens, 19, Maysville, was sentenced to one year probation and fined $472 for possession of a pistol by person under 18. A charge of marijuana (less than an ounce) was dismissed. •David Lee Evans, 31, Commerce, was sentenced to ... [Full Story »]

Comer church wants to expand, rezone

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Saturday, June 7. 2008

Comer Baptist Church wishes to buy an adjacent parcel of land and switch to a commercial zoning. But first, representatives of the church stopped by the Comer City Council meeting Tuesday, seeking the council’s opinion on the zoning issue. “Before we could make this gentleman (the property owner) any kind of offer … it would have to be ... [Full Story »]

Colbert to poll residents to find out citizens’ feelings on sewerage proposal

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Friday, June 6. 2008

In the political polling season, Colbert will poll residents about something else. Sewerage. The city council agreed to send all its water customers a questionnaire to determine public interest “before we waste a lot of money,” in pursing sewerage any further, mayor John Waggoner said Monday. The city is polling its customers at the ... [Full Story »]

D'ville pool hall can't sell alcohol

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Thursday, June 5. 2008

Debbie Cox wants pool players at Pop’s Roadhouse Billiards in Danielsville to purchase beer along with their time at the table, but city council members say they don’t want to open the door to late-night trouble in the quiet Madison County town. The Danielsville City Council unanimously rejected Cox’s request for a beer and wine license ... [Full Story »]

Hull man faces family violence, DUI charges

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008

A Hull man was arrested last week for DUI, family violence and other charges. Samuel Herschel Dyer, 41, 394 Fleeman Brown Road, was charged with aggravated stalking FVA, no insurance, expired vehicle tag or decal, failure to drive within a single lane, driving while license suspended/revoked, DUI/alcohol and affixing license plate with intent ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Jail funding issues a product of flawed SPLOST process

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008

Madison County SPLOST dollars are like the T-shirt that won’t cover the gut. You can pull and pull, but they won’t stretch enough to do the job, not entirely. County commissioners heard the pleas from department heads last year on how sales tax money could be used over the next six years. And everybody who took the podium made good points ... [Full Story »]

'A Good Life'

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008

Actors portray Madison Co. history It's hard to highlight 200 years worth of history in just two hours, but that's exactly what 50 or so local folks, none of whom are professional actors, took a stab at last weekend, as they performed the two act play, “A Good Life,” in the performing arts theater at Madison County High School. The play ... [Full Story »]

Grading begins for new soccer fields

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008

Irrigation pond project on hold Grading for two new soccer fields at the Madison County Recreation Department started Tuesday, but exactly when cleated kids will sprint down the sidelines remains up in the air due to funding issues. The county board of commissioners tagged $1 million from the 2008 special purpose local option sales tax ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: I don't fit the profile of a high-tech redneck

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008

BY FRANK GILLISPIE I have a new toy. Now I am not heavily into the latest technology. I still do not have an iPod, or Bluetooth, for example. My television is still not a digital although it looks like I may have to buy one by the end of the year. I have a basic cell phone that does not take pictures or read my e-mail. I do not quite fit the ... [Full Story »]

Probate judge announces retirement

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008

Long-time Madison County Probate Judge Donald “Hoppy” Royston has announced that he won’t seek re-election in November. “I will be retiring at the end of the present term, Dec. 31, 2008,” wrote Royston in a press release. “It has been my privilege and I have enjoyed serving as Judge of Probate Court for 32 years. There is a time for ... [Full Story »]

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