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Danielsville to increase 2013 alcohol license fees

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Friday, October 19. 2012

The city of Danielsville plans to increase its beer and wine license fees to bring the town more in line with surrounding municipalities. The council plans to increase fees from the current $350 per year for a license that covers both beer and wine to $500 each, or a $1,000 annual fee for both a beer and wine license. Mayor Todd Higdon said the ... [Full Story »]

MCHS softball team to play Thursday for trip to Columbus

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

By Dallas Bordon The Madison County fast-pitch softball team split with Heritage-Catoosa on Wednesday night to force a game three Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at Raider Field. Madison County lost game one 6-0, but rebounded in game two behind a long three-run home run by Ivie Drake to take the 5-4 win. The winner of game three will advance to ... [Full Story »]

Three rabies cases reported in Madison County

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

Three more positive rabies cases have been reported in Madison County in the past two weeks. The county animal control department reported that a skunk was destroyed by a homeowner at Sunset Ave and Hill Street in Comer and tested positive for rabies. On Hwy. 172 near the intersection of Duffell Martin Road, two skunks were observed by the ... [Full Story »]

Madison County may establish election board

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

Madison County probate judge and election superintendent Cody Cross asked county commissioners Monday to consider stripping him of his election duties and creating an election board instead. The judge is running unopposed this year. But in years where he faces opposition, he could be tasked with overseeing his own race. “I would hope that ... [Full Story »]

Tax commissioner’s office to close briefly Wednesday

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Tuesday, October 16. 2012

The Madison County Tax Commissioner’s office will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, so that office workers can attend the funeral of Johnny Watson, the husband of tax commissioner Louise Watson.

Hull woman faces drug charges

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Monday, October 15. 2012

A Hull woman was arrested on a myriad of charges recently after officers were summoned to Hidden Falls Drive regarding a female with a knife. Shara Leigh Mattox, 28, 124 South Hickory Point, was charged with possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, prescription drugs must be in their original ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC members discuss potential road projects

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Monday, October 15. 2012

Madison County commissioners will receive over $500,000 in state funds for local projects for 2013. Exactly how they’ll spend that money remains to be seen, but commission chairman Anthony Dove asked for suggestions Oct. 8. And four out of five board members offered roads that need attention in their districts. District 1 commissioner Stanley ... [Full Story »]

MCHS construction bid under budget

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Sunday, October 14. 2012

The Madison County School board approved a bid by Charles Black Construction for the new Madison County High School addition and renovations. The bid came in at $16.6 million - $1.8 million under budget. The school system plans to use approximately $1.3 million of the remaining funds to repair and/or replace roofs at Ila Elementary, the ... [Full Story »]

Actions filed in Madison County Superior Court

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Friday, October 12. 2012

Actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include: •Donna M. Childs, 63, 341 Cook Street, Elberton, was sentenced to three months probation and was fined $185 for drugs not in original container. A charge of possession of a schedule II controlled substance was dismissed. •Benjamin Kris Skipper, ... [Full Story »]

Mother, daughter charged with family violence

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Friday, October 12. 2012

A mother and daughter were arrested for family violence recently at the mother’s Wildcat Bridge Road home. Destini Dawn Hopkins, 23, 33 Crowe Street, Royston and Katharine Boy Hopkins, 56, 4948 Wildcat Bridge Road, Royston, were each charged with battery FVA. According to the incident report, the mother said that her daughter was “cussing ... [Full Story »]

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