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MCHS, MCMS fall short of AYP

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Saturday, August 6. 2011

Madison County High School and Madison County Middle School failed to meet federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) benchmarks for 2011. AYP is the formula used to determine if schools are meeting expectations under the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The final AYP report will be released in the fall and will include summer retest ... [Full Story »]

Colbert resident working on documentary about legendary music and the man who brought the tunes to rural Georgia

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Saturday, August 6. 2011

David Lee was 14 years old when his dad gave him $20 to make the trek from Columbus to Byron with his high school buddies for a three-day music festival in July 1970. The event drew hundreds of thousands of people to the Middle Georgia Raceway in rural Georgia. Tickets for the three-day festival were $14. So Lee had to get by on $6. “My ... [Full Story »]

Republicans to meet Aug. 20

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Friday, August 5. 2011

The Madison County Republican Party will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Aug. 20, in the commissioners’ meeting room in the county government complex. “We plan on spending this next year updating you on the presidential candidates,” organizers said. Lisa Mathis will speak about presidential candidates Herman Cain, Ron Paul and Thad McCotter. ... [Full Story »]

Leaders to seek grant for alert system

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Thursday, August 4. 2011

Imagine a phone call from 9-1-1 when a tornado is spotted near you, or a text message when traffic has been rerouted on a road in your area. Madison County leaders are seeking a grant to bring this sort of service to county citizens who want it. County commissioners agreed July 25 to allow emergency officials to apply for a grant for a public ... [Full Story »]

Bogart man arrested on meth charges

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Wednesday, August 3. 2011

A Bogart man was arrested on drug charges last week after Comer police chief Brent Zellner spotted him traveling on Hwy. 72 West without his seatbelt. Barry Mandrill Pope, 37, 1270 Barber Creek Road, was charged with a seat belt violation, driving while license withdrawn, illegal possession of a controlled substance, possession of a Schedule ... [Full Story »]

Actions filed in Madison County Superior Court

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Wednesday, August 3. 2011

Actions filed recently in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include: •Cody Lee Seymour, 21, 755 South Railroad Ave., Carlton, was sentenced to one year probation, 40 hours community service and fined $280. He was also sentenced to one year probation for open container violation and DUI and fined $866. Charges of ... [Full Story »]

Youth Club asks for community support

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Wednesday, August 3. 2011

Youth in Madison County need a safe, stimulating and constructive environment to spend their free time. That’s the message Rising Sun Youth Club founder Jess Croya wants to convey to the citizens of Madison County and he wants county leadership to help him and his organization achieve the goal of building and running such a place. Croya and ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. receives wellness grant

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Tuesday, August 2. 2011

Madison County was among 40 county governments to receive a wellness grant from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. For the past eight years, ACCG has offered wellness grants to encourage counties participating in the ACCG Group Health Benefits Program to further health and wellness initiatives. This year ACCG has awarded $100,000 ... [Full Story »]

Local couple opened home to foster newborns in need

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Tuesday, August 2. 2011

Melvin (Mel) and Barbara Sawyer have two photos, side by side, on their refrigerator – one is of the first baby they fostered in their home in 1988, and the other is of the last, who left their home and their care less than a month ago, closing out nearly a quarter century of caring for nearly 30 babies in need. Some stayed with them a few ... [Full Story »]

D’ville man charged with obstruction, other offenses

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Monday, August 1. 2011

A Danielsville man was arrested last week after he allegedly damaged another man’s truck by striking it with an “unknown” object. Thomas Jerry Haley, 61, 97 Grady Lane, was charged with disorderly conduct, obstruction, criminal damage to property second degree, disorderly conduct and terroristic threats and acts. According to the incident ... [Full Story »]

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