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OPINION: Can Palin actually shoot down those liberty-hating liberal elitists?

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Friday, September 12. 2008

America is in an uproar over Sarah Palin. She is, of course, the Republican nominee for vice president. Nearly every person I have encountered in the past two weeks has wanted to talk about her. Some approve of her nomination; some very strongly object. How did a little known governor of a low population state like Alaska capture so much ... [Full Story »]

Colbert man arrested for reckless conduct, shots fired

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Friday, September 12. 2008

A Colbert man was arrested last week and charged with reckless conduct and pointing a gun at another. David Christopher Patrick, 37, of 2605 Hardman Morris Road, was charged with three counts of reckless conduct and one count of pointing or aiming a pistol at another. According to the incident report, deputies were called to the residence on ... [Full Story »]

Roughly $80,000 stolen from BOC office

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Friday, September 12. 2008

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent Jim Fullington said this week that roughly $80,000 was stolen from the Madison County Board of Commissioners office. “We’re pretty much knee deep in it right now,” said Fullington of the Madison County government theft case. “We’re actively looking at records and conducting interviews.” ... [Full Story »]

60th Madison Co. Agricultural Fair set for Sept. 23-27

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The 60th annual Madison County Agricultural Fair will be held Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 23-27, at the Comer Fairgrounds off Hwy. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. each night, with a 12-4 p.m. matinee set for Saturday. Returning again this year will be James Gang Amusements with unlimited Midway Rides for $15 on Tuesday and Thursday and $18 ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Don’t let the state fall asleep on Jessica again

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

Dear Editor: Little Jessica Marie Scovil was laid to rest on Saturday, Sept. 6. This beautiful little girl will be ever so deeply missed. My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this precious angel. We all know bad things happen, children die everyday. There doesn’t always have to be a reason or blame. Any one of us could be ... [Full Story »]

Cut back on conservation tax exemptions?

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

Board of assessors recommends BOC set minimum acreage on conservation use Madison County Chief Appraiser James Flynt urged county commissioners Monday to consider setting a minimum acreage requirement for those applying for conservation use status for their land.

Portion of Hwy. 98 named ‘Jere Ayers Parkway’

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

About 25 people attended a ceremony at The Markets in Comer for a road dedication ceremony for the late Madison County newspaperman, Jere Ayers. The portion of Hwy. 98 from the Hwy. 98-72 intersection in Comer to the Hwy. 98-29 intersection has been named the “Jere Ayers Parkway.” Here is the resolution passed by the Madison County Board of ... [Full Story »]

Donations sought to help family after fire

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Thursday, September 11. 2008

Shiloh Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Sexton and his family lost their home at 491 Charles Bruce Road to a fire recently. The fire was extinguished by fellow Shiloh Volunteer Firefighters, Poca VFD and Ila VFD. Sexton, his wife and two children lost most of their possessions as the fire gutted their home. Though they have homeowners’ insurance, ... [Full Story »]

Madison County welcomes new middle school in Sunday ceremony

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

Superintendent says county ‘paid for a Chevy, got a Cadillac’ Madison County middle schoolers have walked the halls of their sparkling new building for a few weeks now, but the new MCMS was officially welcomed to the county Sunday with a ribbon cutting and a packed-gym ceremony. Superintendent Mitch McGhee said Madison County got a “big ... [Full Story »]

Cruelty to children reported on Eugene Hardman Road

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

An 11-year old boy was removed from his Eugene Hardman Road residence last week after Lt. David Larkins was called to the scene to investigate the child being locked out of his home when no one was there to care for him. According to the incident report, which was filed as “cruelty to children in the first degree,” the deputy found the ... [Full Story »]

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