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A Hull man was arrested recently on family violence charges. Richard Earl Helms, 44, of 9050 Hwy. 106 South, was charged with battery FVA, battery, criminal damage to property in the second degree and kidnapping. According to the incident report, deputies were summoned to the Shell Station on Hwy. 29 South where they met with a woman who told ... [Full Story »] 

Howard Floyd was a masterful and humorous storyteller, quick-witted, but always the gentleman, who could remember “everything,” according to those who knew and loved him – and that appears to be most of the county. Floyd, 84, died at his home Oct. 11. A long-time Madison County resident, historian, poet, musician and lifelong member of ... [Full Story »] 

A lone gunman reportedly robbed the Danielsville Corner Store on General Daniel Avenue North in Danielsville about 11 p.m. Oct. 10. According to the incident report, a female clerk was alone in the store, preparing to close up, when a white male wearing “Realtree” type camo pants and zip up jacket, a camo mask and black gloves entered the ... [Full Story »] 

A planning meeting for the 2010 Madison County Relay for Life will be held Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at Union Baptist Church on Hwy. 106. “Calling all Madison County community members — are you a leader, a go-getter?” organizers asked. “Are you looking to promote your business, make a name for yourself, get ahead or just make a ... [Full Story »] 

A 21-year-old Madison County man faces a vehicular homicide charge for the Oct. 2 accident that claimed the life of Stephan Briggs of Royston. Gary Mathew Roberts, Danielsville, was also charged with driving under the influence, driving too fast for conditions, reckless driving, and open container, seatbelt and tire violations. According to the ... [Full Story »]