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OPINION: Budget challenges seem to be getting larger

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Saturday, February 14. 2009

As the 2009 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly continues, our budget challenges seem to be getting larger and impacting more constituencies in our state. This week we began hearing that January revenues would be down again, making our work on the budget more complicated. But we are moving forward in other areas. There is a new ... [Full Story »]

GSP nets 25 arrests for DUI, other violations

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Friday, February 13. 2009

Officers with the Georgia State Patrol made 25 arrests for DUI and other traffic violations in Madison County over the weekend, Feb. 7 and 8, according to the sheriff’s office arrest report. Those arrested by state troopers and booked into the Madison County Jail included: •Francisco Arellano, 59, 205 Howard Road, Hull, driving without a ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. commissioners change meeting schedule

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Friday, February 13. 2009

County commissioners unanimously approved policy changes proposed by new chairman Anthony Dove Monday, with the most notable action including a change to the BOC’s meeting schedule. The commissioners will now hold agenda-setting meetings on the final Monday of each month. They will hold business meetings on the first Monday of the month. A ... [Full Story »]

Madison County artist lands billboard spot

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Friday, February 13. 2009

Madison County artist Perry McCrackin had to cater to a different kind of audience this time — one motoring by at 60 miles per hour. McCrackin’s “Peppermint Float” painting was one of five entries winning an Athens billboard spot in the Lyndon House’s “Art in the Air” contest. Over 40 artists entered. McCrackin, 49, opted for the ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Socialism on the rise in America

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Friday, February 13. 2009

Dear Editor: This country was founded on the dream of democracy for its citizens in a republic-style of government to escape the totalitarian rule of another government where the working citizens had no voice. For hundreds of years America as we call it, has flourished and become the strongest freedom loving country in the known universe. This ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Support the president’s stimulus plan

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Friday, February 13. 2009

Dear Editor: I don’t believe you can simply spend your way out of a recession, but we do have to spend money to create jobs and reinvigorate the economy. This letter to the editor was provided by MoveOn.org. It is based on facts and sources, not words and empty rhetoric. President Obama’s economic stimulus plan is a very, very good bill. As ... [Full Story »]

Winterville couple report carjacking, armed robbery

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

A Winterville couple reported a carjacking and armed robbery on Minish Cemetery Road Sunday evening. According to the incident report, Deputy Gary Floyd responded to a call at Minish Cemetery Road where he met with the couple, who said a white male they had given a ride to pulled a gun on them and forced them to pull over on the shoulder of the ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Concerned about Madison County’s stray animal population

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

Dear Editor: We are writing to you with very serious concerns about our dangerously uncontrolled stray animal population right here in Madison County. As Madison County business owners and residents, we are embarrassed by the poor, outdated animal care and control standards that are compromising child and family safety, animal safety, and ... [Full Story »]

Industrial authority to meet Monday

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, in the historic county courthouse in the center of Danielsville. Agenda items include: •Financial report. •Water request •Utility director report: 2008 water system expansion update. •Other IDA-related issues: a. Hull/Sanford Sewer Project; ... [Full Story »]

BOC to consider Rubio for chief appraiser

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

Madison County commissioners will hold a confirmation hearing of sorts next Thursday. The group will consider Stacey Rubio for the vacant chief appraiser’s post in the tax assessor’s office. The meeting is set for 5 p.m., Thursday, in the BOC meeting room in the county government complex. Rubio, an appraiser in the tax assessor’s office, ... [Full Story »]

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