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Gingrich carries Madison Co.

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Friday, March 9. 2012

Newt Gingrich won his home state of Georgia in the Super Tuesday Republican primary. He also carried Madison County with 52.3 percent of the vote. Only 27.3 percent of Madison County’s registered voters — 3,817 out of 13,994 — hit the polls in the presidential primary. Gingrich picked up 1,996 Madison County votes, while Rick Santorum ... [Full Story »]

Rolling Relief to collect items for storm victims Sunday

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Friday, March 9. 2012

The storms came early this year – and with a fury. The powerful weather system that rolled across the eastern United States last Friday took about 40 lives and caused millions of dollars of property damage, leaving many homeless. Northern Alabama was once again the “tornado alley” of the South, suffering significant twister damage. And ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. Library expansion project nearing completion

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Friday, March 9. 2012

Mike Moak beams like a proud papa as he stands in front of the newly-renovated Madison County Library. “I am so appreciative of the support of the staff and everyone else who helped get us to this point,” Moak said. “I feel like this is my grandbaby — I’m as proud of this as anything.” Moak is the long-time president of the ... [Full Story »]

Comer man charged with family violence

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Friday, March 9. 2012

A Comer man was arrested on family violence charges recently after officers were called to a domestic dispute on Cherokee Road that was called in to Madison County E-911 by Elbert County E-911. Joseph Matthew Collins, 55, 3092 Cherokee Road, was charged with one count of battery/simple battery FVA. According to the incident report, when officer ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville to revamp city utility applications

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Wednesday, March 7. 2012

The City of Danielsville plans to revamp their city utility service applications to include more information about the customer. This is in response to an increase in utility thefts within the city. “We have people leaving in the middle of the night,” city clerk Susan Payne said, adding that sometimes she doesn’t have a phone number or ... [Full Story »]

Higdon defeats Temple for Danielsville mayor’s seat

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Tuesday, March 6. 2012

Todd Higdon became the mayor of Danielsville Tuesday evening, following a special called election in which he narrowly beat his opponent, former long-time councilwoman Junne Temple. The final vote count Tuesday was Higdon, 70, and Temple, 68, according to election superintendent Sherry Culberson. “I’m delighted that the election went in our ... [Full Story »]

Two charged with loitering on Hardman Morris Rd.

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Monday, March 5. 2012

Two “suspicious” men were arrested for loitering recently after a man on Hardman Morris Road said he caught two men trying to steal a camper. Stephen Eugene Manley, 51, 500 Granite Ridge Place, Atlanta, and James Ricky Standridge, 56, Lot 6, Pinewood Estates, Athens, were each charged with one count of loitering. According to the incident ... [Full Story »]

Watson Mill negotiations hit snag

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Monday, March 5. 2012

Madison County leaders have spent months trying to negotiate a deal with the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to keep Watson Mill open as a “state park.” But county commissioners were hit with some contractual issues Feb. 27 that complicates plans. The DNR decided last year to downgrade the park to an “outdoor recreational ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday

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Friday, March 2. 2012

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 5, at the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: None •Chairman’s report (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Consider request by the Pilot Club for a proclamation for Brain Awareness Month. •Hearings ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested during safety check

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Friday, March 2. 2012

Two women were arrested recently during a drivers’ safety check on Cody Fowler Road at Neese Commerce Road. Catherine Loretta King, 44, 110-B Wilson Road, Apt. G-42, Commerce, was charged with giving a false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officials, open container, allowing an unlicensed person to drive and a hold for Jackson ... [Full Story »]

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