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LETTER: Worship a golden casket now, or walk a golden street later

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Monday, July 20. 2009

Dear Editor: I was a Michael Jackson fan in the 1980s. Who wasn’t? His talent and music was everywhere. It was on the new cable station called “MTV,” displayed on posters, climbing the record charts, and entertaining moon-walking fans in packed concert halls. But Jackson’s story is a sad one, because as time went on he just got weirder, ... [Full Story »]

Bears not common in county, but sometimes spotted

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Monday, July 20. 2009

A Colbert woman and her kids reported seeing a bear crossing Colbert-Danielsville Road near the high school a couple of weeks ago. And while bears are not common in Madison County, it is also not uncommon to spot them at certain times of the year, according to Department of Natural Resources officer Shane Sartor. “It’s fairly common in the ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Jackson’s relation with fame was dysfunctional, but so is ours

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Friday, July 17. 2009

Michael Jackson’s death was big news, but somewhere along the way, the nation’s reaction turned “off the wall.” The 24/7 media coverage is interpreted by many as a true reflection of Jackson’s importance. But I take the cynical view, believing that the over-the-top coverage is yet another example of profit-driven “infotainment” ... [Full Story »]

Dills pleads guilty

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Friday, July 17. 2009

Danielsville officials heard recently that former city clerk Michelle Dills has pled guilty to a single count of felony theft by taking. City attorney Victor Johnson informed the council of the plea, which occurred Monday, June 29. The guilty plea does not contain a plea deal, Johnson said. A pre-sentencing investigation is being conducted by ... [Full Story »]

Elberton man arrested for terroristic threats, obstruction

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Thursday, July 16. 2009

An Elberton man was arrested recently following a 911 hang up call from Rose Hill Place subdivision. Adam Heard IV, 25, 1356 Old Middleton Road, was charged with one count each of obstruction of an officer, interference with a 911 call and terroristic threats and acts. According to the incident report, deputies responded to a hang up call and ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: ‘Sarah’s Revenge’ aimed at radical leftists

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Wednesday, July 15. 2009

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has done the unexpected again. She has not only decided not to seek re-election to the office of Governor, she will not even complete her current term. The pundits and blogosphere are in an uproar. Some say she has made a bold move. Others say she has destroyed any chance of ever ... [Full Story »]

Census estimates show virtually no growth

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Wednesday, July 15. 2009

Growth was almost non-existent in Madison County from 2007 to 2008, says the U.S. Census Bureau. According to estimates, the county gained just 259 residents from July 1, 2007, to July 1, 2008 — a growth rate of less than one percent. Madison County’s estimated population for 2008 was 28,200, slightly up from 27,941 in 2007. Madison County ... [Full Story »]

Terroristic threats reported on Hwy. 98

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Monday, July 13. 2009

Terroristic threats and acts were reported on Neese Commerce Road when a pastor reported that a man pointed a gun at him. According to the incident report, the victim reported that he had pulled out of a driveway on Neese Commerce and turned left on Hwy. 98 when a black Nissan Sentra passed him on a double yellow line. The pastor said he blew ... [Full Story »]

Comer downtown construction over three-fourths complete

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Monday, July 13. 2009

The orange construction cones in Comer could be gone within two months. Comer’s downtown upgrades are about 80 percent complete, according to city financial officer Steve Sorrells, as most of the remaining work is “above ground” now. The city has replaced dated waterlines throughout the business district, an upgrade that should enhance ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Wouldn’t you prefer your child at Christian rap concert to a drinking club?

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Monday, July 13. 2009

Dear Editor: I would like to first ask you, where were you Friday, and what were you doing? I ask that question not to get on to you, but to get you to understand that something different is not always a bad thing. I go to New Bethel C.H. Church in Royston and we have a ministry that started up, that not a whole lot of people are fond of. ... [Full Story »]

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