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Before all these paved roads, houses and power poles, even before this patch of Georgia became Madison County, William Bartram, the South’s “Thoreau,” walked by what would later be Hull-Sanford Elementary School, traveled through Ila, and stopped to marvel at the “gold-fish” — or “yellow-finned shiner” — in the Broad River. ... [Full Story »] 

An Athens woman was arrested recently after she allegedly assaulted her husband while he was in bed asleep. Xiaolin Li, 58, 320 Caldwell Circle, was charged with battery under the Family Violence Act. According to the report, when officers arrived, Mrs. Li told them that everything was fine, that she and her husband were just arguing. When they ... [Full Story »] 

A Hull man was arrested recently after he allegedly left the scene after he wrecked his father’s vehicle on Joe Cooper Road. John Foster Williams, 31, of 171 Pebblebrook Lane, was charged with driving while license withdrawn, failure to report striking fixed object and open container. According to the report, the officer was able to identify ... [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor: I want to share with the community how much the Victory Garden (community garden) has meant to our food bank clients. Having fresh vegetables added to their bags of food allows the households to have more nutritious meals. The clients were very appreciative of the fresh lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, corn, green ... [Full Story »]