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School leaders offer overview of system funding for 2012-13

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Thursday, June 21. 2012

Madison County school leaders expect five furlough — or “amended calendar” days — next school year, but no layoffs are planned. And there will be no tax rate increase to fund school operations. While there is no reduction in force (RIF) plan in place for this year, the long-term financial outlook for the school system includes some ... [Full Story »]

Abandoned child reported on Diamond Hill – Neese Road

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Monday, June 18. 2012

An abandoned child was reported on Diamond Hill – Neese Road recently after an unclothed toddler was found on top of an abandoned, collapsed chicken house. Officer Jason Luke was dispatched to the scene where a resident said he heard his dogs barking and came outside to investigate when he heard the young boy yelling and found him. Through ... [Full Story »]

Comer paves way for church expansion

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Monday, June 18. 2012

The Comer City Council recently cleared the way for Comer Baptist Church to acquire the old Bluebell sewing plant and convert it into a new campus for the expanding congregation. The council voted this month to change the zoning on the property from L1 (light industrial) to R2 (residential) with a conditional use permit. The church plans to ... [Full Story »]

Madison County BOE gets overview on high school renovation project

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Monday, June 18. 2012

Big changes are ahead at the high school. School system officials heard an overview of plans for the high school’s addition and renovation project from the architectural firm RLR at the June board of education meeting Tuesday night. The additions will include a new three-story core structure that will be built where the faculty parking area ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested after threatening stepdad with knife

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Friday, June 15. 2012

A Danielsville man was arrested recently after a domestic dispute reportedly involving a knife. Steve Justin Griffith, Jr., 22, 1213 Hwy. 98 West, was charged with one count of terroristic threats and acts. According to the incident report, officer Joshua Smith went to the residence where he found the man’s mother and stepfather on the front ... [Full Story »]

Local horseshoe club offers fun for both novices, experts

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Friday, June 15. 2012

Walter Brake hits his mark, then does it again. His horseshoe toss has a slightly higher arc than most others. And the metal lands true against the metal post — a ringer. “He’s our best pitcher,” says Jeff Coile of Brake. Of course, Coile is no slouch himself. And neither is his dad, Jimmy, who is in the Georgia Horseshoes Hall of Fame. ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners receive bids on Colbert-D’ville Road resurfacing

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Wednesday, June 13. 2012

Madison County leaders got price quotes on resurfacing Colbert-Danielsville Road Monday, but the group delayed any decision on the project. Three companies submitted bids, with each business offering a cost on paving a portion of the road from the city of Colbert to Colbert Danielsville Road, as well as paving the entire six miles of the road ... [Full Story »]

Colbert leaders aim to tear down old house

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Wednesday, June 13. 2012

By Jeremy Elrod Despite various attempts at advertising for someone to take down an old house donated to the city of Colbert, the town’s council has received zero interest from anyone willing to take on the task. “We’ve receive no calls, emails, questions or anything regarding the house,” said Mayor Chris Peck. “I can’t find anyone ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s forum ahead

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Tuesday, June 12. 2012

Want to learn more about Madison County’s five candidates for sheriff? Well, the Madison County Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a free public forum Tuesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the Madison County High School Theater to give citizens an opportunity to learn about the candidates. Three Republicans and two Democrats ... [Full Story »]

Woman calls husband, boyfriend to pick her up

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Monday, June 11. 2012

Disorderly conduct and criminal trespass were reported on Diamond Hill – Neese Road last week. A woman there said a woman she knows was at her house waiting on a ride. The woman’s husband came to pick her up, but so did the woman’s boyfriend. When the boyfriend showed up, the husband left out of the driveway spinning the tires on his car ... [Full Story »]

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