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LETTER: We’re on the verge of losing our country to Marxist Communism

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Thursday, February 11. 2010

Dear Editor I think it’s time for guerra (or war). I’ve believed it for a long time. I was just waiting for everyone else to catch up. We’re on the verge of losing our country and our lives to Marxist Communism. I thought no one knew it but me. Now, Glenn Beck on Fox News aired a program last week that got out a portion of the truth about ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Umm...good, potlikker and cracklings

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010

On my way back home from a medical procedure the other day, I stopped by Ingles Deli to see if I could find something soft enough to eat. The procedures are leaving my mouth very sensitive. After placing the order, the clerk asks their normal question, roll or cornbread. Now I was raised on cornbread. It is a part of my normal menu. But it is a ... [Full Story »]

Ila Elementary School celebrates nomination for national honor

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010

Ila Elementary teachers, staff, county and school administrators, Partners in Education and others recently gathered in the school’s media center recently to celebrate Ila’s nomination for National Blue Ribbon School status. The reception was held to honor teachers and staff for being nominated for the award. Former Ila Elementary School ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville man faces family violence charge

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Tuesday, February 9. 2010

A Danielsville man was arrested recently on family violence charges after he allegedly struck his wife. Dennis Shawn Duncanson, 38, 275 Long Peeples Road, was charged with one count of battery FVA. According to the incident report, Deputy Michael Moore responded to a location on Hwy. 29 North where Mrs. Duncanson told him that her husband had ... [Full Story »]

Foreclosures up in March

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Monday, February 8. 2010

Forty Madison County properties are being advertised in The Madison County Journal for the March foreclosure sale, an increase from 25 in February, but below the monthly record of 52 in January. The three-month foreclosure advertising total for 2010 is 117, a pace of 468 for year. In 2009, 377 foreclosures were advertised in The Madison County ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Please support efforts to stop the incinerator

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Sunday, February 7. 2010

Dear Editor: Hello neighbors, I’ve lived in Comer with my family for over 20 years. I plan on retiring here and hope my son will have his family here. During the past 20 years we often enjoyed shopping, eating, and recreating in Elberton and Elbert County. The Plant Granite proposal to the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission states: ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: The incinerator: it’s a matter of trust

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Saturday, February 6. 2010

Leaders who are hesitant about a proposal are always committee-happy. They form advisory panels to create lengthy proposals with bullet-point recommendations. They seek all the advice they can get. Sometimes this is rooted in the genuine desire to be thorough and inclusive. Sometimes it’s just a stall tactic to delay the tough vote. ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. holds Relay Kickoff

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Saturday, February 6. 2010

This year’s theme for the annual Madison County Relay for Life is “Tune in for a Cure” with team themes centering on TV shows – from the classics to today. American Cancer Society community manager Katie Cullinan made the announcement at the Jan. 25 kick-off ceremony for the 12th annual event, which was held at Union Baptist Church’s ... [Full Story »]

No additional DFCS furloughs planned — for now

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Friday, February 5. 2010

Madison County Department of Family and Children Services employees continue to play the waiting game when it comes to how many days they’ll work in 2010. But the latest word is from the state Department of Human Services regarding furloughs is that no additional days are planned for the county staff this year. Of course, that all hinges on ... [Full Story »]

OPINIONS: Why do atheists always attack people of faith?

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Friday, February 5. 2010

Mother Teresa is scheduled to be honored with a U.S. postal stamp later this year. And naturally, someone has decided to protest the honor. The organization, Freedom from Religion Foundation, argues that postal regulations prohibit honors for “individuals whose principal achievements are associated with religious undertakings.” I have ... [Full Story »]

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