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Hull mayor: Speeders pose threat to children on Pope-Miller

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

Hull city leaders want to slow speeders on Pope-Miller Road, fearing for the safety of children who live on the residential street. Pope-Miller is a popular cut-through route to Charlie Bolton Road for motorists, but too many drive too fast while taking the short cut, city leaders say. “There are multiple children over in that area that are ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: On 30 years of marriage

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

By the time you read this, my husband Charles and I will have celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. I’ve been married to my husband longer than I had either of my parents. In fact, since we married young, I guess you could say we raised each other (though I’m still working on him). Seriously, my parents were married only 27 years when my ... [Full Story »]

Man, woman battle with ice, weed trimmer

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Monday, June 22. 2009

A Colbert woman said her boyfriend threw a cup of ice in her face during an argument at her Isabella Way residence, causing injury. The boyfriend also broke two drinking glasses during the outburst, according to Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports. The alleged ice-throwing incident occurred during an exchange between the two over their ... [Full Story »]

Outdoor water restrictions eased

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Monday, June 22. 2009

Governor Sonny Perdue has announced that due to significant rainfall and improved water supplies the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a non-drought schedule for outdoor water use for the first time since June 2006. “Georgians have seen the most severe drought on record, and have proven their ability to conserve and ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Why do people hate?

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Monday, June 22. 2009

Why do people hate? What filled an abortion protestor with so much hatred and anger that he murdered the doctor? How did an American who converted to Islam become so filled with hatred that he shot and killed a young man for simply wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army? Why did a U.S. veteran live a lifetime of hatred that finally caused him to ... [Full Story »]

BOE to take input on budget

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Friday, June 19. 2009

The county school board will take public comments and vote on its proposed $39 million budget June 22. The public hearing is slated from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a vote on the finalized budget at 7 p.m. This year’s budget calls for $39,155,135 in spending, down from last year’s $40.1 million spending plan. The Madison County Board ... [Full Story »]

Woman charged with DUI

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Thursday, June 18. 2009

A Colbert woman was arrested recently on Hwy. 98 east of Danielsville. Cassandra Blake Huff, 20, of 1775 Sorrow Patterson Road, was charged with one count of DUI/drugs. According to the incident report, Lt. Jeff Vaughn responded to Hwy. 98 in reference to a possible drunk driver. The caller advised that they followed the vehicle from the Ila ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: The city, country split on animal control

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Thursday, June 18. 2009

A buckshot blast will probably always be a primary form of “animal control” in rural lands. That’s not an endorsement or criticism, just a fact. But I’m puzzled by the glee some show when they talk of shooting unwanted animals on their property. Aggressive animals can threaten you and your family, and you should be able to protect ... [Full Story »]

Comer discusses garbage service

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Wednesday, June 17. 2009

Comer officials have heard complaints from residents about the city’s garbage service since AAA Sanitation took over the service from city employees June 1. Council members said last week that there should be a reduced rate for garbage customers for June, since trash receptacles have not been distributed. City clerk Steve Sorrells said the ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Let’s stop griping and start doing

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Tuesday, June 16. 2009

Hey you! Yes – I’m talking to you. Don’t you know that you are the only you there is? You are unique. There has never been another person just like you, and there will never be another “you” in the future. Because you are unique, you are special. You have a combination of abilities that no one else has. You have something to give ... [Full Story »]

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