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Man charged with obstruction

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Friday, July 24. 2009

A Danielsville man brought to the Madison County Jail on other charges received an additional charge following an outburst at the jail. Catlin Davin Anglin, 24, 256 Old Gin Road, was brought in by a trooper from the Georgia State Patrol on charges of DUI and failure to drive within a single lane. According to the incident report, when Deputy ... [Full Story »]

Hwy. 98 resurfacing project to begin Monday

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Friday, July 24. 2009

The Georgia Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing State Hwy. 98 from U.S. Hwy. 29 in Danielsville to State Hwy. 72 in Comer on Monday, July 27. The resurfacing work will include 7.4 miles (from the red light in Danielsville, to the red light in Comer) and work will be done from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. A pilot car ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: The passing of Robert Strange McNamara

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Friday, July 24. 2009

The death of a strange pop star overshadowed the death of Robert Strange McNamara, but the July 6 passing of the Vietnam-era secretary of defense was certainly greater cause for reflection, not for celebrity’s sake, but for national direction. The Cold War may be a stale history class lesson for many youth today, but the decades-long showdown ... [Full Story »]

BOC takes input on personnel policy proposals

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Friday, July 24. 2009

Madison County commissioners plan to make all county jobs “at will” positions, meaning the old appeal provisions in the county’s personnel policies concerning termination and discipline will be removed. Those changes have yet to be approved. But the BOC recently asked employees for input on their proposed personnel policy amendments. Only ... [Full Story »]

Tax assessor chairman hasn’t paid ‘08 taxes

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Friday, July 24. 2009

The man leading the local tax assessment board hasn’t paid his taxes for 2008, according to a county government website. According to madison.paytaxes.net, which includes records for all Madison County property owners, BOA chairman David Ragland owes a total of $1,706.82 in taxes for four pieces of property. The four Brickyard Road properties ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Remembering a first vacation

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Thursday, July 23. 2009

It’s interesting to talk with people about their vacations – I like finding out where folks go and what they do and see – as well as all the things, planned and unplanned, that happen while they’re on those trips. Charles and I have always tried to take a least a short vacation once a year, particularly when the kids were little. We ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Teaching history of slavery is important

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Wednesday, July 22. 2009

During his trip to Africa recently, President Obama said that “Slavery’s past should be taught in the U.S.” Finally, our president has made a statement with which I can agree. I think the history of slavery should be taught in our schools, as long as the complete story is told. The President made his comment after visiting a fort on the ... [Full Story »]

Hull teen charged with battery, stalking

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Wednesday, July 22. 2009

A Hull teen was arrested twice last week after allegedly striking a juvenile friend’s mother, and then texting the woman on her cell phone in violation of bond conditions issued by the magistrate court. Zachariah Levi Morris, 17, 724 Virginia Lane, Hull, was first arrested on July 8 and charged with simple battery and criminal trespass. ... [Full Story »]

Appeal period runs through August 17

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Wednesday, July 22. 2009

Madison Countians unsatisfied with how their property is valued have until Aug. 17 to appeal their assessments. Tax assessment notices were mailed July 2 to all property owners in Madison County. They have 45 days to appeal their values. Chief appraiser Robin Baker said Tuesday that he doesn’t have a tally on how many appeals have been filed ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested for pedestrian under the influence

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Monday, July 20. 2009

Two Bowman men were arrested recently after a deputy was summoned to Paoli Road near Noble Road in Carlton where two “suspicious” males were in the road near a residence there. When Lt. Jeff Vaughn arrived, one of the men, later identified as Michael Eugene Koch, 50, of 51 Cedar Street, was lying in the road. Koch reportedly began to ... [Full Story »]

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