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Madison Co. permits still down

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Thursday, January 31. 2013

Madison County’s building permits remained far below their 2006 — pre-recession totals — in 2012. But the county building permit office did see a slight increase in residential and commercial permits compared to 2011. According to figures from the Madison County Building Inspection office, 33 residential building permits were issued in ... [Full Story »]

Actions filed in Superior Court

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Wednesday, January 30. 2013

Actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include: •Matthew Brent Freeman, 25, 874 McGinnis Chandler Road, was sentenced recently to five years probation for obstruction of officers (reduced from aggravated battery), 10 years probation for the possession, manufacture or distribution of marijuana, ... [Full Story »]

Work on Hwy. 29 North water line continues

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Tuesday, January 29. 2013

Work is continuing on the Hwy. 29 North water project that will connect Madison County to Franklin County water lines. Industrial authority director Marvin White told the IDA Monday night that crews are working to bore a water line under the Hudson River at the bridge between the two counties and should be finished this week. Work is also ... [Full Story »]

Homeless man charged with battery

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Monday, January 28. 2013

A man listed as “homeless” in a recent crime report found at least a temporary residence in the county jail after attacking a woman in a home on Amberly Drive. Randall Glenn Goss, 51, was charged with battery FVA, aggravated assault and false imprisonment. According to the incident report, officer Alan Stratton was sent to Amberly Drive ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. schools to close early Friday

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Friday, January 25. 2013

Madison County schools are closing early Friday due to inclement weather. Dismissal times are as follows: •Elementary Schools: 1:50 p.m. •MCMS: 2 p.m. •MCHS: 2:15 p.m.

Stocked shelves but clientele up at Madison County Food Bank

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Friday, January 25. 2013

Supply is keeping up with demand at the county’s food bank these days. Director Bobbie Rooker said the overwhelming amount of donations of food and money during the holidays has spilled over to help them weather the traditionally “leaner” months of January and February. Rooker said Christmas donations of toys, food and money were “up by ... [Full Story »]

Fight with ‘pink stick’ reported on Bedford Drive

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Friday, January 25. 2013

One person was arrested and a warrant has been filed for her ex-husband after a fight on Bedford Drive recently. Jennifer Stribling Allen, 37, 1630 Sweet City Road, Elberton, was charged with battery after she allegedly used a pink stick to strike her ex-husband. According to the incident report, officer Gary Floyd responded to the call where ... [Full Story »]

Tremier talks about faith during MLK celebration

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Friday, January 25. 2013

Madison County pastor William Tremier stood at the podium at Waggoners Grove Baptist Church holding a dumbbell in his hands. He urged those on hand for the ninth-annual Madison County Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration to “lay aside every weight” and to put their concerns in Jesus’ hands. “We should all have a dream that one day we ... [Full Story »]

Madison County BOC to meet Jan. 28

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Thursday, January 24. 2013

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Adam Speir, extension office, to provide an agriculture update. •Report from IDA (Marvin White) •Statements and ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville amends future city council terms

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013

Danielsville council members voted unanimously Jan. 14 to implement several changes to their city’s charter, including increasing council member terms from two to four years. Mayor Todd Higdon said he favors four-year terms because of reduced expenses to the city, pointing out that each election costs the city about $3,000. For example, he ... [Full Story »]

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