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Comer leaders rejected a proposed zoning ordinance amendment 3-0 Dec. 7 after two citizens spoke in opposition. Later that night, after the opponents left, the council unanimously approved the amendment. The zoning change pertains to guidelines on haunted houses and special events. Two years ago, the city of Comer and developer Tim Seymour ... [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor: The population of Madison County in 2001 was 25,750 people. And Oglethorpe County was 12,635 folks. The total population that benefits from the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is over 38,385 people. If one considers that perhaps half of that number is children, that leaves more than 19,193 adults. If each and every adult citizen ... [Full Story »] 

If approved, a new scheduling system at Madison County High School would expand students’ course loads to seven classes and shorten instruction periods. Principal Chad Stone will present a plan for a modified seven-period schedule to the Madison County Board of Education (BOE) in January. The school board, which will also hold a Jan. 7 work ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County commissioners agreed Dec. 7 to relax age restrictions on mobile homes moved into the county in cases of medical hardship. But once the medical hardship is over, the mobile home must be moved. The county does not allow mobile homes over 12 years old to be moved into the county. However, a woman recently appeared before ... [Full Story »] 

We talk about maintaining law and order. And the first thought is usually the officer’s flashing lights and gun at his hip. It’s not the gavel. But the court system is where we expect lawbreakers to answer for what they’ve done. It is as much a part of law and order as the patrol car and handcuffs. Law officers most everywhere talk about ... [Full Story »]