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Second escaped inmate back in custody

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Thursday, June 16. 2011

A man who escaped from the Madison County Jail Saturday night is now back in custody. According to sheriff Kip Thomas, Russell Frank Massey, 32, surrendered to Elbert County sheriff’s deputies Thursday morning about 8:15 a.m. Thomas said Massey reportedly contacted a bail bondsman from Hart County early Thursday morning and asked him to come ... [Full Story »]

Second escaped inmate back in custody

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Thursday, June 16. 2011

A second man who escaped from the Madison County Jail Saturday night is back in custody. According to sheriff Kip Thomas, Russell Frank Massey, 32, was taken into custody by Elbert County sheriff’s deputies Thursday morning about 8:15 a.m. Sheriff Thomas said several of his officers were on the way this morning to pick up Massey and return ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville man charged with cruelty to animals

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Thursday, June 16. 2011

A Danielsville man was arrested on animal cruelty charges recently after someone reported that several pets had been left locked inside his residence for several days without food or water. Frankie Ray Turner, 37, 1111 Adams Road, was charged with one count of cruelty to animals. According to the incident report, officer Jeffrey Strickland went ... [Full Story »]

D’ville hires consultant, police officer

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Tuesday, June 14. 2011

Danielsville city council hired a full-time administrative consultant for city hall and a full-time temporary police officer at a special called meeting Tuesday evening. Mayor Philip Croya said the council hired Jerry Presley, of Nicholson, as a full-time consultant for city hall at a salary of $4,000 per month, with no benefits. “I know that ... [Full Story »]

One of two jail escapees remain on the loose

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Monday, June 13. 2011

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for one of two inmates who escaped the Madison County Jail Saturday night. Russell Frank Massey remains on the loose, while fellow escapee Jason Lee Hattaway, 34, has been apprehended without incident, according to the sheriff’s office. Massey is described as a 31-year old white male, 5 feet 6 ... [Full Story »]

One of two jail escapees remains on the loose

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Monday, June 13. 2011

Athens man charged with battery at Creekwood Drive home

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Monday, June 13. 2011

An Athens man was arrested last week after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend during an argument at her Creekwood Drive home. Marquyse Donzell Grisson, 21, 125 Baxter Drive, Apt B, T-3, was charged with one count of battery FVA. According to the incident report, officer David Kidd responded to a domestic dispute where he found a woman who ... [Full Story »]

Colbert-D’ville Road set for repairs in July

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Sunday, June 12. 2011

By Jeremy Elrod Beginning July 5, a portion of Colbert-Danielsville Road will temporarily be out of service, due to some much needed construction and repair. “I know it’s probably going to cause a lot of headaches, but it’s something that has to be done,” said Colbert Mayor Chris Peck. “It’s been continuously pushed aside for too ... [Full Story »]

Madison County native kills estranged wife, commits suicide

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Friday, June 10. 2011

A 1987 Madison County High School graduate killed his estranged wife Monday morning, then led police on a manhunt into Clarke County before killing himself. Jefferson law enforcement officials responded to a shooting on Monte Lane off Holder Siding Road in Jackson County. Carlotta Shields, 40, lay dead in her home, the victim of domestic ... [Full Story »]

Hull man charged after allegedly striking daughters

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Friday, June 10. 2011

A Hull man was arrested recently after officer Gary Floyd was summoned to a domestic dispute at the man’s home. Jesse Smith, 38, 497 Jones Matthews Road, was charged with a parole violation, two counts of cruelty to children in the first degree and two counts of battery. According to the incident report, Floyd met with a juvenile female with ... [Full Story »]

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