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OPINIONS: Our national wealth is being shipped abroad

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Pundits and business news people are pointing to the home mortgage crises as the source of our economic woes. But there is another factor that, in my opinion, is much more serious. It is now almost impossible to find American made goods. We have lost nearly all our manufacturing capacity. Just go to any store and check the origins of most of ... [Full Story »]

Pick up stolen on Wilson-Williams Road

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

A man on Wilson-Williams Road reported that his 1993 Chevrolet pick up truck had been stolen from his yard on Christmas Eve. The truck, valued at $3,000, was recovered on Dec. 26. Other incidents on file at the sheriff’s office this week included: •There were three reported incidences of attempted suicide in the county last week. •No ... [Full Story »]

Freedom Bank enters cease and desist order

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Freedom Bank of Georgia based in Commerce has entered into a “cease and desist order” with state and federal regulators to overhaul the bank’s operations. The bank agreed Dec. 17 to the order and it became effective Dec. 27. The bank will maintain its current services and hours and all deposits are covered by the FDIC to the limits ... [Full Story »]

A new day in county politics

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Dove sworn in Monday; only third Madison Co. commission chairman in past quarter century His family held the Bible. Anthony Dove held up his right hand. And a new head of the Madison County government was officially sworn into office Monday night. The crowd that gathered in the meeting room gave the new chairman of the board of commissioners a ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Even now, Bush can hurt our nation

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Monday, December 29. 2008

Dear Editor: As the nation looks forward to the Obama administration’s promise of Guantanamo’s closure, it is important not to underestimate the damage this lame duck president can still inflict on our nation’s human rights record. President Bush retains the power to pardon any number of people responsible for the horrific acts committed ... [Full Story »]

Economy has many Madison Countians reluctantly asking for government aid

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Monday, December 29. 2008

Dire economic straits have forced many Madison Countians to swallow their pride and ask for government help for the first time. The Madison County Department of Family and Children Service office reports not only seeing more faces, but new faces this year. “It’s not just an increase in volume,” Madison County DFCS director Lisa Plank ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Departing lieutenant issues farewell

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Sunday, December 28. 2008

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the good citizens of Madison County. In January 2000, I walked into the Madison County Sheriff’s Office for the first time, and met Sheriff Clayton Lowe. I was looking for a job and wanted to serve the people of the county where I was raised. He took a chance on me and provided me with the opportunity to ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves 10-acre minimum on conservation use

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Sunday, December 28. 2008

Madison County set a 10-acre minimum for conservation use tax breaks in the county Monday, but the change won’t affect property owners with less than 10 acres, who currently enjoy the exemption, until 2012. Conservation status allows landowners to be taxed at a much lower rate than other property owners if their land is used for agricultural ... [Full Story »]

School board passes bond mill rate

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Saturday, December 27. 2008

The Madison County school board listened to requests Monday not to levy a school bond tax, but voted to do so unanimously in a called meeting to set the millage rate. The Board of Education (BOE) won’t raise taxes to cover its maintenance and operation budget — keeping that millage rate at 16.99 — but will levy a tax to service a bond ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Please seek help if you can’t afford pets anymore

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Saturday, December 27. 2008

Dear Editor: Today my husband called, he’d run to Sam’s for a little shopping, when he came back there was a small dog in front of our mailbox and would not move, he had to swerve to keep from hitting her. He asked me to meet him at the gate and I figured he needed help with groceries. Nope, he had the dog on a leash and needed help getting ... [Full Story »]

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