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Charter Choice: Should state or local school boards make the call on charter applications? Voters will decide on Nov. 6

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Monday, October 29. 2012

Madison County voters will hit the polls Nov. 6 to choose a president, a sheriff, a District 2 commissioner and three local legislators. They’ll also offer a “Yes” or “No” on a controversial Constitutional amendment that could significantly alter the Georgia public education system. The question reads: “Shall the Constitution of ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet Oct. 29

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Sunday, October 28. 2012

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Consider Proclamation for Lucy Pulliam, age 100 on Oct. 27, 2012. •Report from IDA – Marvin ... [Full Story »]

Community profile: Opal Bridges on the go after 95 years

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Sunday, October 28. 2012

Opal Bridges has faced a lot of things in her 95 years in this world. And just six years ago she faced something brand new without blinking an eye. At age 89, she boarded a plane, alone, and headed to see her son Ricky, who lives in Pennsylvania. “Ooh I like it,” she said of the experience. “I wasn’t nervous.” She said that with her ... [Full Story »]

MCHS softball team fights to stay alive today

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Friday, October 26. 2012

— See the Day 1 photo gallery on The Madison County Journal Facebook page Madison County’s varsity softball team aims to stay alive today in the double-elimination Class AAAA Elite 8 softball tournament, following a wild day one that ended with a win and a loss for the Raiders. The girls from Danielsville will face the winner of the 11 ... [Full Story »]

MCHS blasts Columbus 6-1, advances to night game

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Friday, October 26. 2012

— See the Day 1 photo gallery on The Madison County Journal Facebook page UPDATE 6 p.m. Friday Madison County blasted past Columbus 6-1 Friday afternoon to stay alive in the Class AAAA Elite 8 fast-pitch softball tournament. The team will play again at 7 p.m. The Raiders jumped ahead of Columbus 2-0 in the top of the first inning when ... [Full Story »]

Madison County three wins away from state title

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Friday, October 26. 2012

— See more photos on The Madison County Journal Facebook page Madison County will play on the final day of the Class AAAA fast-pitch softball state tournament after the Raiders defeated Wayne County 5-1 Friday night. The Raiders (33-7) scored all of their runs in the fifth inning, getting their first run when Abby Morgan drove home Jorden ... [Full Story »]

Madison County downs West Laurens

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Friday, October 26. 2012

— See more photos and an inning-by-inning update on The Madison County Journal Facebook page The Madison County fast-pitch softball team defeated West Laurens 2-1 in eight innings to advance to the Class AAAA championship round versus Northwest Whitfield Saturday. The Raiders, 34-7, got a two-out RBI single by Haley Gordon in the bottom of ... [Full Story »]

Madison County softball team finishes second in state

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Friday, October 26. 2012

— See more photos on The Madison County Journal Facebook page Madison County has finished as the Class AAAA girls' fast-pitch softball state runner-up. The Raiders advanced to the championship round Saturday, defeating West Laurens 2-1, but the team fell to Northwest Whitfield 2-1 in eight innings in the 12:30 game. It marked Madison ... [Full Story »]

Local pastor offers a ‘Blessing of the Pets’

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Friday, October 26. 2012

Pastor Hugh Hendrickson knows what it’s like to love a pet. His dog, Dallas, was often his companion in his daily travels around Comer and Colbert. Hendrickson and Dallas moved to Comer from Dalton three years ago when he became the pastor at Comer and Colbert United Methodist churches. Dallas, a beagle, was a rescue from an animal shelter in ... [Full Story »]

Man dismantles house with saw to free wife and boyfriend

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Friday, October 26. 2012

Disorderly conduct and simple battery were reported on Foote McClellan Road recently after officer Brandon Hanley was dispatched to the report of a disorderly male who had destroyed the inside of a residence. The suspect came to the door with a jigsaw in his hand. He was told to put the saw down and step outside. He complied and told Hanley and ... [Full Story »]

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