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Danielsville man charged with battery

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

A Danielsville man was arrested on family violence charges recently after he allegedly struck his ex-wife. Gregory Thomas Morgan, 49, 255 Haggard Drive, was charged with simple battery under the Family Violence Act (FVA). According to the incident report, Deputy Gary Floyd met with the complainant at her residence on Haggard Drive where she ... [Full Story »]

BOC to hold work sessions on sheriff’s budget, personnel policy July 9

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

The Madison County Board of Commissioner will hold two work sessions on Thursday, July 9, in the public meeting room of the Madison County Government Complex. The BOC will meet with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 4 p.m. to discuss the 2009 and 2010 budgets. At 5 p.m., the BOC will meet to consider changes to the county personnel ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. receives $500,000 in funding for sewer project

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

It won’t quite fit in the mailbox. But the big check is here. Madison County leaders received a long-awaited $500,000 grant from the OneGeorgia Authority last week for the Hull-area commercial sewer system, which will be constructed to boost business in the southern end of the county. Leaders hope to have that system online by the end of the ... [Full Story »]

Cox hired as county clerk

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Monday, July 6. 2009

Current deputy county clerk Linda Cox was hired Monday night as the new county clerk. The board of commissioners unanimously agreed to allow chairman Anthony Dove to hire Cox, who has been serving as deputy county clerk since last fall, at a starting salary of $35,000, with a pay increase to $37,000 once she completes county clerk training. Cox ... [Full Story »]

Sen. Ralph Hudgens to run for state insurance commissioner

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Monday, July 6. 2009

Local State Senator Ralph Hudgens (R-47) has officially announced that he will run next year for Insurance Commissioner of Georgia. Hudgens lives in Hull. Sen. Hudgens, whose district covers Barrow, Oglethorpe, Madison and parts of Jackson, Clarke and Elbert counties, has served in the Senate since 2003. While in the Senate, Hudgens has served ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: When it comes to healthcare, give me an aspirin, please

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

When you go to a movie theater or pro baseball game, a $1.50 Coke suddenly skyrockets to $5. Maybe you can sneak a Coke or popcorn into a theater. But that’s frowned upon. No, you are expected to play by the theater’s rules. It’s their market and they have the power. And if you don’t like the prices, well, just wait for the movie on ... [Full Story »]

Tax notices expected soon

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

All Madison County property owners will receive a property tax assessment notice this year. And those notices could come late this week or early next week. “We’re hoping for Thursday,” said Madison County chief appraiser Robin Baker. Madison County’s board of assessors agreed to mail notices to all property owners, even though members ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Painful reminders of past racism still remain

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Friday, July 3. 2009

An Athens landmark went up in flames last week. The old Georgia Theatre on Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens was heavily damaged by fire of an unknown origin. There was an immediate call for efforts to rebuild the old theatre. People were quick to point out the building’s historic value. It is true that it is a historic building. It has been ... [Full Story »]

Assessors discuss conservation exemptions

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Friday, July 3. 2009

Madison County appraiser Stacey Rubio placed a stack of conservation use applications on the board of assessors’ table June 18, offering recommendations on what should qualify and what shouldn’t. While the group discussed specific tracts, the talk also touched on the BOA’s overall perspective on conservation exemptions, with opinions ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: When I’m driving down the road

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Friday, July 3. 2009

When I’m troubled, a good drive alone can help. It combines seclusion and roaming free. The road is a comfort at times, even though it holds dangers. I have no desire for a motorcycle. There are too many bad things that can happen. I’ve hit three deer in my life, with one slamming into my windshield. And I shudder to think of that collision ... [Full Story »]

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