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State, local officials celebrate preservation of Watson Mill

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Watson Mill is a “state park.” It has employees on hand to take reservations from those wanting to camp or enjoy its well-known equestrian paths. Its pavilion can be rented for family reunions and other functions. Just a few months ago, each of these long-time facts neared artifact status as the state government faced a budget crisis and ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville will no longer ‘forgive’ water leak expenses

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Danielsville water customers will no longer get a one time per-year “forgiveness” of water expenses incurred during a major water leak. The city council approved an amendment to their water ordinance that removes this allowance, which means that customers will have to foot the expense for any water used, regardless of whether or not it is ... [Full Story »]

Toccoa man charged with battery

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Tuesday, May 22. 2012

A Toccoa man was charged with battery recently after he allegedly beat up his wife at a home on Hudson River Church Road. Charles Edward McGuire, 33, 19031 Hwy. 106, Toccoa, was charged with one count of battery FVA. According to the incident report, officer Alan Stratton went to the Hudson River Church Road home earlier in the day, where he ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying for local elections opens Wed.

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Monday, May 21. 2012

It’s almost time for election hopefuls to toss their hat in the ring for local elections. Qualifying for the July 31 county primaries opens May 23 for Republicans and Democrats and non-partisan candidates. Here is a summary of local qualifying information: REPUBLICAN PARTY The Madison County Republican Party will hold candidate qualifying ... [Full Story »]

18-wheeler overturns on Hwy. 29

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Friday, May 18. 2012

A southbound 18-wheeler overturned in a curve on Hwy. 29 not far from Zeb’s Barbecue Friday shortly after 2:30 p.m. The driver was not seriously hurt in the one-vehicle accident.

Colbert man charged with aggravated assault

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Friday, May 18. 2012

A Colbert man was arrested following an altercation on Kellogg Drive. Kenneth James Lee, 51, 54 West Kellogg Drive, was charged with one count of aggravated assault after he allegedly struck another man with a rock as the man rode by on his motorcycle. According to the incident report, officer Andrew Wilkes was called to the scene with EMS to ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet May 24

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Friday, May 18. 2012

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the county government complex. The meeting was moved from May 28 to May 24 due to a conflict with Memorial Day. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. None. •Report ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville to bring SPLOST back into state compliance

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Friday, May 18. 2012

The Danielsville City Council took steps to bring the city’s SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) fund balance back into compliance with state law. The council voted May 7 to “cash in” five certificates of deposit at BB&T Bank totaling $75,660 in order to replenish the city’s SPLOST fund after the city auditor discovered that ... [Full Story »]

Clark to be honored Sunday

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Friday, May 18. 2012

A sign-dedication ceremony for former state representative Louie Clark will be held at the Madison County Library at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 20. The Georgia General Assembly recently approved the renaming of Hwy. 98 between Hwy. 29 and Hwy. 106 as the “Louie Clark Highway” in honor of Clark’s “achievements, accomplishments and contributions ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves contracts for soccer field irrigation, sodding

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Friday, May 18. 2012

Madison County aims to open a soccer complex in the fall off Brewer Phillips Road. And county commissioners approved two more steps in the construction process Monday, giving the go-ahead to irrigation and sod contracts. The board approved an irrigation system contract with College Pro Landscaping of Hull for $21,428 and a sodding contract with ... [Full Story »]

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