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Colbert council discusses potential projects

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Monday, August 13. 2012

By Jeremy Elrod Correspondent Colbert City Council members spoke at length Aug. 6 about handling city money and tackling potential projects. “I know I’m one that’s always looking for a new project for the city, but I want to make sure we’re taking on these projects appropriately,” said Mayor Chris Peck. “Therefore, I made a list of ... [Full Story »]

Complaint filed against sheriff’s candidate

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Monday, August 13. 2012

A Hull convenience store owner has filed a complaint with the United States Department of Justice, claiming he was harassed by former sheriff Clayton Lowe in Sam’s Club in Athens in July. Meanwhile, Lowe said the claim is false and nothing more than an attempt to hurt him politically before Aug. 21, when he faces incumbent sheriff Kip Thomas ... [Full Story »]

Early voting starts Aug. 13

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Thursday, August 9. 2012

Early voting for local Republican runoffs will be held Monday, Aug. 13, through Friday, Aug. 17, in the county registrar’s office at the government complex. Three races are still up for grabs in the Republican Primary. Incumbent sheriff Kip Thomas is being challenged by former sheriff Clayton Lowe. The winner will face Democrat Brent Zellner ... [Full Story »]

Library sees significant increase in patronage

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012

Madison County’s new, expanded library is seeing a tremendous uptick in use. Library board of directors president Mike Moak recently appeared before county commissioners and presented statistics on library patrons. The library has nearly doubled in size – from 10,000 square feet to 17,500 square feet. According to documents provided by ... [Full Story »]

Madison County’s Kevin Ledford wins The Cottage’s ‘Person of Courage’ award

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Tuesday, August 7. 2012

Madison County’s Kevin Ledford has been named the 2012 “Person of Courage” award winner by The Cottage, a local center that assists sexual assault and child abuse victims. Ledford, the captain of the Poca Volunteer Fire Department, was recognized for his “tremendous strength, bravery and sacrifice as first responder,” organizers said. ... [Full Story »]

Voters shoot down proposed sales tax for roads

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Monday, August 6. 2012

A proposed one-cent sales tax for road improvements met the voters’ stop sign in northeast Georgia Tuesday. Voters in the 12-county district voted down the proposal 63,307 (62.1 percent) to 38,619 (37.9 percent), with Madison County opposing the proposed transportation special purpose local option sales tax (T-SPLOST). Only Clarke County ... [Full Story »]

Man charged with child molestation

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Friday, August 3. 2012

An Athens man was arrested on child molestation charges recently. Renato Christian Melendez, 38, 397 Winford Smith Road, was charged with incest, aggravated child molestation, rape and two counts of aggravated sodomy — commit sodomy with force and against person’s will or person is less than 10-years old. No further information was ... [Full Story »]

Industrial authority issues report to BOC

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Friday, August 3. 2012

Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority executive director Marvin White issued the following report to county commissioners July 30: “Cooper Road-Russell Drive is paved, all of Russell Drive and Cooper Road from Russell Drive to the railroad. We hope the paving of this road will help bring industry to this location. ... [Full Story »]

Incumbents win at BOC table

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Friday, August 3. 2012

Madison County District 1 commissioner Stanley Thomas will remain at the board table for another four years, while fellow commissioner Dewitt “Pete” Bond of District 2 is one step closer to retaining his seat. Meanwhile, the county school board will welcome two new faces to the table: Cindy Nash, District 3; and Amy McKenzie, District 4. ... [Full Story »]

Ginn wins GOP District 47 race

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Friday, August 3. 2012

Madison County’s Frank Ginn is one step closer to retaining his District 47 seat in the Georgia Senate. The incumbent senator defeated Republican challenger Danny Yearwood from Barrow County 13,667 to 6,413 votes (68 to 32 percent) Tuesday. He carried Madison County 4,250 to 1,480 (74.2 to 25.8 percent). Ginn will now face Democratic ... [Full Story »]

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