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OPINION: Home-grown or the ‘Shanghai special?’

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Saturday, August 9. 2008

Whiskey drinking men of the old west were smacked on the head, snatched off their bar stools and forced onto boats bound for China to serve as cheap labor on the high seas in the 1800s. Those folks were “Shanghaied.” I can’t help but poke at my frozen dinner these days and wonder if that little slab of meat has been “Shanghaied,” too. ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville leaders seek fix for sewage pond

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Saturday, August 9. 2008

Danielsville city leaders are looking for a way to bring the town’s sewage pond up to state environmental standards. City sewage is treated in a pond off Colbert Danielsville Road near Madison County High School. The treated water is then released into the South Fork of the Broad River. According to city maintenance advisor Jerry Riley, the ... [Full Story »]

Comer to authorize $100,000 in credit for SPLOST projects

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Saturday, August 9. 2008

Needing to expedite some top-priority water projects, the Comer City Council voted Monday to authorize a $100,000 line of credit with a local bank. This would allow the city to take out money for needed improvements and later pay back that amount with SPLOST funds. “The mayor can go sign for it at the bank and then we can be on our way,” ... [Full Story »]

Road unpaved as school starts

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

County chairman hopeful for OK on Fortson-Compton project this week Fortson-Compton Road next to the new Madison County Middle School could be ready soon, but school buses will be driving over gravel to start the school year. Madison County Commission Chairman Wesley Nash said he talked to the state Department of Transportation (DOT) Monday ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Parties shouldn’t have gov’t support

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Wednesday, August 6. 2008

After the July primaries, I was confronted with a poll worker from Hull who asked why I did not vote. I patiently explained to her that I am an independent voter. I have become so disgusted with the political wrangling between the two major parties that I refuse to do anything that would support either of them. In addition, I strongly object to ... [Full Story »]

Cash stolen from Danielsville restaurant

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Wednesday, August 6. 2008

A tip jar containing approximately $100 was reportedly stolen from the No. 1 China restaurant in Danielsville last week. According to the report, three young white males pulled up in front of the store and one of them, wearing a ball cap and with a goatee, came inside to order food. He paid for the food, left and then returned to ask for soy ... [Full Story »]

School bells ring

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Wednesday, August 6. 2008

Madison Co. students back in class It may be the hot dog days of August, but as of Thursday morning, summer will be officially over for Madison County school kids. All county schools were set to begin the 2008-09 school year on Aug. 7. And without a doubt, the biggest changes this year all revolve around the opening of the new middle school. ... [Full Story »]

BOC to meet Monday

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Wednesday, August 6. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 11, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman Wesley Nash – proclamation for Constitution Week 2008, September 17-23, 2008. •Chairman Nash – chairman’s report to the board. NEW BUSINESS: •County Clerk Morris Fortson – property ... [Full Story »]

Pethel wins BOC runoff

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Wednesday, August 6. 2008

Four of six BOC seats now determined; Martin downs Jones in U.S. Senate runoff John Pethel Sr. will remain in his District 2 commissioner’s seat through 2010. The incumbent defeated former commissioner Johnny Fitzpatrick 379-266 (58.8 to 41.2 percent) in the Republican primary runoff. “I greatly appreciate the support of the voters and I ... [Full Story »]

Madison County Election Results

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

As of 9 p.m., with all precincts reporting. Incumbent John Pethel Sr. won the BOC District 2 runoff with 58.8 percent of the vote. Madison County BOC District 2 (Republican) Votes Johnny Fitzpatrick 266 John Pethel Sr. (incumbent) 379 [Full Story »]

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