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Former Franklin Chamber secretary charged with theft of gov't funds

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Friday, July 11. 2008

The former executive secretary of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing $70,000 in government funds. Cindy Smith turned herself in Friday, where she was charged and booked by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Mrs. Smith, former executive secretary of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, was ... [Full Story »]

Evidence found in 2002 murder case

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Three days of searching an Oglethorpe County pond just over the county line produced possible evidence tied to an unsolved 2002 Madison County murder. According to Captain Mike Benner, chief deputy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officials including sheriff’s office investigators, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation ... [Full Story »]

More drama in the BOC office; some thoughts about election day

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Thursday, July 10. 2008

How much money is gone? Was it stolen? If so, by whom? We don’t have the answers. But the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed this week that the agency will look into the possible theft or misappropriation of funds from the board of commissioners' office. Athens GBI agent Jim Fullington said Tuesday that his office intends to study the ... [Full Story »]

More money missing from BOC office?

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Thursday, July 10. 2008

GBI called in to investigate Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Jim Fullington says his office plans to investigate the Madison County Board of Commissioners’ office next week to determine if money has been stolen from the department. Deputy county clerk Melinda Spence, who formerly worked in the BOC office, was charged April 29 with the ... [Full Story »]

Comer hires firm to help collect delinquent taxes

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Thursday, July 10. 2008

Comer city council agreed Tuesday night to hire Delinquent Tax Services Inc. (DTSI) to assist them in collecting delinquent city property taxes. City clerk Steve Sorrells requested the move, saying this is the company the county uses and that he has checked references using their client list. The council also voted to hire Jim Baird as the ... [Full Story »]

Animal lover wants to reduce number of euthanasias at shelter

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Tina Fleming now serving as Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter director Tina Fleming may have no formal training in animal medicine, but she can rattle off a laundry list of pets that have come under her love and care. “I’ve had four pit bulls. I’ve had several kittens. I’ve delivered their babies and taken care of them. I’ve had ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Says chairman’s advertising claims are misleading

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: I feel I need to set the record straight on some campaign issues that have been printed in The Madison County Journal the last couple of weeks. I have attended numerous BOC meetings over the past couple of years, specifically the meetings that dealt with the turning lane for Glenn Carrie Road and Hwy. 29 and the red light at ... [Full Story »]

Sewer system installed at new middle school

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

The new Madison County Middle School is hooked into the Comer sewerage system, which one of the very final details left lingering in the $20 million MCMS project. “Probably the most tedious thing has been getting that sewer in,” McGhee said. “But it is in and it’s ready to go. We’re happy that the city of Comer could work with us on ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Answer to letter about chairman’s reduced power

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: It is not common practice or my nature to answer opinions in the newspaper. I respect everyone’s right and freedom to voice their view as long as it is the truth. Mr. Bruce Pilon in the July 3, 2008, Madison County Journal questioned the Madison County Board of Commissioners’ decision to take away some of the chairman’s ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Offers thank you to Jordan, Thomas

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: A few months ago I wrote a letter regarding statements made by several of our county commissioners that I felt were inappropriate during a BOC meeting. I stated that an apology to those offended by the remarks would seem to be the right thing to do. As of this date, I know of only one of our commissioners to issue an apology for ... [Full Story »]

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