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OPINION: Hope couple’s death was not in vain

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

So, what have we learned? That’s what I’m wanting to know. I am still reeling from the shock of what happened to that poor couple in Oglethorpe County a few weeks ago – it is still hard to believe that they were killed in such a brutal way. And as a lifelong animal lover, it is also hard for me to think of those dogs – unwanted and ... [Full Story »]

Burglary reported on Woodale Street

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Tuesday, September 15. 2009

Burglary was reported on Woodale Street recently after a woman called 911 to report that her home had been broken into. A flat screen TV, a home computer and jewelry all valued at a total of $5,500 were reported stolen. The deputy noted that the back door frame had been broken to gain entry. In another incident, a woman on Gillispie Drive ... [Full Story »]

Municipal elections ahead in November

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Tuesday, September 15. 2009

There will be several municipal elections this fall, including two mayoral races. Incumbent Danielsville mayor Glenn Cross will face councilman Philip Croya for his seat, while incumbent Comer mayor Billy Burroughs will face challenger David McMickle for his post. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Other elections to be held are as follows: ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Puzzled by feedback to Obama’s speech

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Tuesday, September 15. 2009

After reading President Obama’s speech to our school children, I am a bit puzzled by the reaction of some people. The prepared speech released on Monday, Sept. 7, makes a strong case for a strong wide-ranging education and calls for everyone to contribute to the effort. He called on parents, teachers, community and government leaders and ... [Full Story »]

MCHS SAT scores dip 78 points

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Sunday, September 13. 2009

Supt. says consistency needed After significantly improving SAT scores in 2008, Madison County High School has received a much different report for 2009. According to recently-released results, Madison County High School averaged a 1,404 on the test, a 78-point dip from last year. “We’re disappointed in the fall off of scores, of ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Got a ticket to the ‘World Wife Carrying Championship?’

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Saturday, September 12. 2009

I searched for something a little light-hearted to write about this week. Sometimes all the heavy issues of the day are hard to stomach and it’s much more preferable to look for things that makes us chuckle. Have you ever heard of the “Wife Carrying World Championship?” In the town of Sonkajärvi in Finland, men jump over logs, leap into ... [Full Story »]

County schools’ support employee of year keeps Ila grades 4-5 running

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Friday, September 11. 2009

If it weren’t for paraprofessionals like Ila Elementary’s Willie Lou Stoyle, that heap of paperwork on a teacher’s desk might be a lot more daunting. “She does the busy work for the teachers so the teachers can have more time with planning and the actual instruction,” Ila principal Lynne Jeffers said. Stoyle, the Madison County School ... [Full Story »]

County schools’ support employee of year keeps Ila grades 4-5 running

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Friday, September 11. 2009

BOC hears complaint on bat ad

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Tuesday, September 8. 2009

Madison County resident Randolph (Hoke) Strickland scolded commissioners recently over their “request for proposal” newspaper ads to have bats removed from the old courthouse and the historic Strickland House on Hwy. 98. Strickland told commissioners that it “looks like they’re putting the cart before the horse” in advertising for ... [Full Story »]

BOC hears complaint on bat ad

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Tuesday, September 8. 2009

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