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With the economic downturn, social service organizations across the state are feeling the strain of increased calls for help coupled with decreased funding for staff. And Madison County’s Department of Family and Children’s Services is not immune to that pressure. County DFCS director Lisa Plank noted that food stamp and Temporary ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County leaders approved a contract last week for the construction of a long-awaited commercial sewer system in the Hull area. The county industrial authority unanimously approved a contract with Driver Construction Company for $1,995,545, which was the lowest of five bids submitted for the project. The IDA hopes to have the sewer system ... [Full Story »] 

The Madison County Industrial Authority has finally lined up enough financing to proceed with the Dogsboro water treatment plant. The facility is designed to provide water treatment for several areas around the Dogsboro area. Several large tracts in the area have been zoned for commercial development, but little progress has been made due to ... [Full Story »] 

Four juveniles were arrested recently in connection with several recent burglaries in the Garnett Ward Road, Jacob’s Field and Bryce Landing areas off Hwy. 29 south near Hull. According to Major Shawn Burns, chief deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, four 16 –year-old males were arrested in connection with the case, after ... [Full Story »] 

A man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident involving a green Isuzu Rodeo at the intersection of Hwy. 29 and Double Branches Road south of Danielsville around 8:30 a.m. Monday. The driver of the vehicle, whose identity is not yet available, was in critical condition as of lunchtime Monday, according to Michelle Cleveland of Madison ... [Full Story »] 

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 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 lease of copier for sheriff’s department. (Sheriff Thomas) ... [Full Story »]