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Home destroyed by fire

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Friday, May 22. 2009

The home of Linda Moore on Stone Stewart Road off Hwy. 106 was destroyed by fire shortly after 9 a.m. Friday. Moore was not at home at the time of the blaze. Hull, Neese-Sanford and Ila volunteer fire departments battled the fire. Those wanting to make a donation or offer assistance to Moore can do so through Pleasant Grove Baptist Church off ...

OPINIONS: The worst of all options

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Friday, May 22. 2009

There is all kinds of talk about what was in the head of George Zinkhan III, the UGA professor turned triple murderer, who was discovered after burying himself in the woods and firing a shot to end his own life. A murder case takes on its own life in a community. There are discussions in offices and online about motives, if the killing was ... [Full Story »]

Hull man faces family violence charge

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009

A Hull man was recently arrested on family violence charges. Alfonso Maldonado Salgado, 27, 9574 Hwy. 72 West, was charged with one count each battery FVA and cruelty to children in the third degree. Other arrests on file at the sheriff’s office last week included: •Terry Wayne Fowler, 37, 9574 Hwy. 72 West, Hull, maintaining a disorderly ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Time for our families to relearn some skills

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009

“I need a new broom for my spring cleaning,” the elderly lady said as she inspected the selection in the cleaning aisle of the supermarket. “A new broom sweeps clean,” she said. It is funny how an old saying can send your mind down new, unexplored paths. I doubt seriously if my grandmother ever went to a store to buy a broom. If she ... [Full Story »]

Madison County BOC to meet May 21

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Monday, May 18. 2009

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Dove) •Report from IDA – Marvin White. •Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda items. •Consider DFCS request for their 2010 budget. •Discuss personnel and ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Spring is full of life and homespun activities

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Monday, May 18. 2009

This is my favorite time of year. It’s not too hot yet, not too cool and the plentiful rain we’re having this spring has made everything so green and lush. I love to drive down the road and watch the many new calves cavorting in the fields. All of life seems more intensely alive at this time of year. I can sit out on our back deck or our ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: On the importance of early reading

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Friday, May 15. 2009

The music is gone. Now, when we ride anywhere with our 3-year-old daughter, Addie, she doesn’t want to hear any of her favorite songs. She just wants stories now. The tales either center on a train or a monkey. My wife and I make up the stories with our daughter adding frequent embellishments. And the world is a pretty tough place for a ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Senate Bill 27 was ignored by Georgia media

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Wednesday, May 13. 2009

On April 29 of this year, Governor Sonny Perdue signed a very important bill. But unless you are a viewer of Augusta TV, you probably are not aware of it. Because the rest of Georgia’s media ignored the event. The legislation was designated as Senate Bill 27, designating “April” permanently — Confederate History and Heritage Month by ... [Full Story »]

Colbert man faces drug, obstruction charges

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Wednesday, May 13. 2009

A Colbert man was arrested on drug and other charges last week after deputies responded to the Quick Pick convenience store on Hwy. 72 in Colbert. Michael Loy Martin, 35, of 2182 Lem Edwards Road, was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, two counts of possession, manufacture, distribution etc. (hydrocodone and alprazalam), driving ... [Full Story »]

Colbert swears-in new member

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Wednesday, May 13. 2009

Colbert inaugurated its first-ever female city council member May 4, swearing in long-time resident Evelyn Patton Power. “It’s a privilege and a big responsibility, but I’m thankful for the opportunity,” said Patton Power, whose father was once a council member. The addition of Patton Power gives Colbert its first full council in seven ... [Full Story »]

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