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OPINION: 13-year-old clearly defines conservative principles

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Saturday, November 8. 2008

I have just finished reading a remarkable little book. The book is “Define Conservatism for past, present and future generations” by Jonathan Krohn, published by nuePoint, llc of Alpharetta. The book is remarkable for its clear, easily understood discussion of basic conservative principles. The author lists four fundamental principles of ... [Full Story »]

Comer council discusses road paving, garbage, water

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Saturday, November 8. 2008

The Comer City Council dealt with routine matters at its meeting Monday night, Nov. 3 at city hall. Among the subjects were road paving, garbage and water. Madison County Commission Chairman Wesley Nash consulted with the council about improvements on Hill Street from the city limits to Hwy. 72. The county has just paved the New Hope Church ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Show support for MCHS sports program

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Saturday, November 8. 2008

Dear Editor: Here are a few words for the teams of the Madison County High School sports program. Thank you for your achievements and hard work. Congratulations to Coach Doug Kesler and the Lady Raiders for the great year they had in softball. Going 3-1 on the last day at the state sectionals showed a lot of fight and class for this team. To ... [Full Story »]

Colbert to call election for vacated council seat

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Saturday, November 8. 2008

Colbert leaders will soon “call” the election for the city council seat that’s been vacated since early October. The city must advertise the open position this month, though it won’t hold the election until March 17. Former councilman Jeffrey Roberts resigned from his seat Oct. 2 after losing his job at the Madison County Sheriffs ... [Full Story »]

Man faces family violence charges

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Friday, November 7. 2008

A Danielsville man was arrested Sunday on family violence charges following a domestic dispute at his home on Wesley Chapel Road. Charles Edward Braswell, 43, of 344 Wesley Chapel Road, was arrested and charged with an order to incarcerate for child support, two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree and battery FVA. According to the ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Thanks to all who helped with Special Olympics

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Friday, November 7. 2008

Dear Editor: The local Winter Games for Madison County Special Olympics were held Friday, Oct. 24, at the Ila Elementary School Gym. The games were a great success, thanks to the community support we received from the many volunteers. The Madison County Pilot Club and Madison County Rotary Club provided volunteers to assist with the games. The ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday

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Friday, November 7. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman Wesley Nash — chairman’s report to the board. •County clerk Morris Fortson — clerk’s report to the board. •Sherry F. Moore — MACORTS transit study. •Commissioner Bruce Scogin — New Hope ... [Full Story »]

Colbert mill to close ‘indefinitely’

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Friday, November 7. 2008

Move will affect 105 jobs Citing a continued decline in demand for engineered wood products, Weyerhaeuser will close its iLevel Veneer Technologies facility in Colbert indefinitely. The move, announced Thursday in a press release, will affect 105 jobs. “The demand for residential wood products continues to erode and this announcement is a ... [Full Story »]

Colbert mill to close indefinitely

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Friday, November 7. 2008

LETTER: Says Bush should be held accountable for crimes of last eight years

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

Dear Editor: Lately it seems that almost everyone has adopted the same attitude regarding George W. Bush and his band of desperadoes. Bush will be gone soon so why continue to speak out against him? This seems to be the pacifier everyone is using to forget about all the corrupt and illegal things Bush and his cronies have done while in office. ... [Full Story »]

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