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Man says running from the law 'in his blood'

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Friday, July 20. 2012

A Danielsville man who proclaimed “running from the law was in his blood” was arrested last week after someone called 9-1-1 to report that he was at their door trying to get inside their home. Ricky James Ramsey, 36, 527 Cowart Toole Road, was charged with obstruction, possession of methamphetamine and criminal trespass. The victim told ... [Full Story »]

Citizens speak up at Carlton council meeting

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Tuesday, July 17. 2012

It was citizens’ night at the Carlton City Council meeting Tuesday, July 10. The first speaker was Jeff Chandler, who discussed his opposition to the addition of fluoride to the city water supply. Quoting a report from a Dr. William Campbell Douglass, he argued that the fluoride that is added to public water systems as directed by state ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville man arrested for battery

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Tuesday, July 17. 2012

A Danielsville man was arrested recently after he allegedly struck his girlfriend during a 4th of July cookout on Hill Street in Comer. Steven Lavern Shelnut, 47, 4990 Danielsville Street, Danielsville, was charged with one count of battery (family violence). According to the incident report, officer Michael Moore responded to Hill Street where ... [Full Story »]

Nesmith withdraws from judge’s race

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Monday, July 16. 2012

Danielsville attorney Chris Nesmith has withdrawn from the race for a Superior Court judge’s post in the Northern Judicial Circuit. Nesmith was challenging incumbent Thomas Hodges in the non-partisan July 31 primary. “After much prayer and with the consultation and blessing of my family, I have determined that due to the nature of the ... [Full Story »]

BOC budget meetings set

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Sunday, July 15. 2012

Madison County commissioners will meet July 16 and 20 at 10 a.m. in the county government complex and hear from department heads and constitutional officers about their budget needs for next year. Madison County's tax rate is expected to generate 13.3 percent less revenue this year than last due to declining property values. County commission ... [Full Story »]

City of Comer receives 37 applications for police chief

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Friday, July 13. 2012

The City of Comer has received 37 applications to fill the position of Chief of Police. The office is open following the resignation of Brent Zellner who is running for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Madison County. A number of these applications came from out of state. The city council is conducting workshops and meetings to narrow ... [Full Story »]

Local man injured in electrical accident dies

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Friday, July 13. 2012

A Madison County man critically injured in an electrical accident on July 3 at a Georgia Power substation near Jefferson has died from his injuries. Scot Reese Parr, 40, died a week after the accident on July 10, according to his obituary. Jackson County public safety director Steve Nichols confirmed that Parr was one of two men injured in the ... [Full Story »]

Local man injured in electrical accident dies

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Friday, July 13. 2012

Man threatens couple on Diamond Hill – Neese Road

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Friday, July 13. 2012

Terroristic threats and acts were reported by a couple on Diamond Hill – Neese Road recently. According to the incident report, officer Joshua Smith went to the scene, where the woman told him that a man came to her house and asked her mother where “that girl was,” referring to her. She said the man then went to the shop where her husband ... [Full Story »]

Ingles expansion on hold

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Friday, July 13. 2012

The long-awaited expansion of Ingles supermarket in Hull to a 105-thousand square foot superstore has been put “on hold” for now. Attorney Ted Sandler, who represents Ingles Markets, said July 2 that the economic downturn has delayed the project for the time being. He said that the decision to hold off on the expansion, which the company ... [Full Story »]

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