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Colbert council again pondering water tank

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

Colbert mayor John Waggoner will again consult an engineer regarding the possibility of a water tank on the south end of town. Another tank would up the city’s storage capacity as well as improve the water flow needed for firefighting in that portion of the city. “We need it for the fire flow on this side of town particularly,” Waggoner ... [Full Story »]

Colbert finished ’08 in the black

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Tuesday, February 10. 2009

Colbert finished 2008 with cash to spare, according to recent audit figures. The city started the year with $156,319 and finished with $160,797, leaving a $4,478 surplus. Colbert maintained a reserve despite undertaking roofing projects at the old Colbert school building ($42,000) and city hall (around $7,000). It also spent $13,000 on ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet tonight

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Monday, February 9. 2009

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman Anthony Dove – chairman’s report to the board. OLD BUSINESS: •Chairman Dove – adopting 2009 General County Policy. NEW BUSINESS: •Sandra Webb – transfer station — holiday policy and second ... [Full Story »]

DFCS office seeing more work, less funds

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Sunday, February 8. 2009

The Madison County Department of Family and Children Services continues to tend to a larger caseload amid bleak funding news at the state level. Amended budgets presented by Gov. Sonny Perdue for 2009 and 2010 leave the state DFCS office with a $6 million shortfall. Madison County DFCS director Lisa Plank said that amounts to a $12 million ... [Full Story »]

County fights unemployment claim

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Sunday, February 8. 2009

Former Madison County clerk Morris Fortson is receiving unemployment benefits from the Georgia Department of Labor, but the county government is contesting that claim. “He applied and benefits were initially awarded, as is usually the case,” wrote county attorney Mike Pruett in an emailed response to a Journal inquiry on the matter. “An ... [Full Story »]

Athens man arrested after chase

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Sunday, February 8. 2009

An Athens man was arrested last week after leading officers from three agencies on a foot chase and air search following a traffic stop just inside the Athens-Clarke County line. David Michael Brightwell, 36, 117 Firewood Street, was arrested on a long list of charges, including aggravated assault, speeding, obstruction of an officer, fleeing ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: A most sobering equation: six plus eight

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Sunday, February 8. 2009

In a time of sobering numbers, none raised eyebrows last week quite like six plus eight — the story of the California octuplets born to a single mother of six, who sought in vitro fertilization. This is a tabloid-style story that will likely have some staying power. It’s a morbidly fascinating tale. We wonder how a woman with six small ... [Full Story »]

What’s on the horizon with Sunrise?

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

Owner says timetable for development remains uncertain Though slated to become a predominantly par-3 golf course, Sunrise will remain in its familiar format indefinitely. Owner John Byram said he doesn’t know when he’ll close the Colbert course and transform it into an executive-level course, freeing up room for a 55-and-older active adult ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville hears from citizens regarding sewage spill

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

Danielsville leaders said Monday they will do all they can to make sure there is not another sewage spill like the one that was discovered in November, which released an estimated 200,000 gallons of city waste water into an unnamed tributary that feeds into the south fork of the Broad River. That spill, which was discovered off ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Hopefully, I can be a NASCAR fan again

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

If things work out this weekend, I will be able to become a NASCAR fan once again. I have boycotted all things NASCAR for the past several years because that organization refused to allow The Sons of Confederate Veterans to sponsor a car in one of their sanctioned races. That is, hopefully, about to change. According to a report running in SCV ... [Full Story »]

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