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Settlement reached in bonding agency’s suit against sheriff

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Thursday, February 28. 2013

A settlement agreement of $20,000 has been reached in a suit filed by a local bonding company against Madison County Sheriff Kip Thomas. James H. Owens of Double “O” Bonding Co. filed suit in February 2012 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, alleging that Thomas violated his First, Fifth and Fourteenth ... [Full Story »]

Woman arrested following scratching, trespassing incidents

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Tuesday, February 26. 2013

A Danielsville woman was arrested two days in a row last week following incidents involving bathrooms. On Friday, Feb. 15, Jane Mae Sue Vinson, 40, 5907 Jot-Em-Down Road, was charged with battery and obstruction after she allegedly scratched an emergency services technician who had been called to her home regarding “a female in a bathroom ... [Full Story »]

Hull leaders discuss safety of Glenn Carrie Road

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Tuesday, February 26. 2013

By Jeremy Elrod Hull city officials talked about the safety of Glenn Carrie Road recently. “We had originally thought that adding a stop sign would be a baby step towards fixing the speeding issue on Glenn Carrie, but after further review and discussion with Commissioner Mike Youngblood it seems that may not be the best decision ... [Full Story »]

Officials say local rabies cases are up

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Monday, February 25. 2013

Local officials want citizens to know that rabies cases over the past 12 months have been more frequent in Madison County than in years past. And they urge people to be cautious around unfamiliar animals. “We’ve had above normal positives,” said BOC chairman Anthony Dove, who spoke with board of health leaders about the matter last week. ... [Full Story »]

Time limited for discount tie-in to Hwy. 29 water line extension

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Monday, February 25. 2013

Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority utility director Steve Shaw says folks who want to tie on to the Hwy. 29 North water line extension currently under construction should come to the office to apply for service before the construction reaches their residence. Shaw said a $650 discount is being offered to water ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves amusement machine ordinance

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Monday, February 25. 2013

Madison County commissioners approved new guidelines on gaming establishments in the county. The BOC gave a unanimous thumbs up Feb. 11 to an “Internet Café Ordinance” that spells out requirements for businesses operating gaming machines. The ordinance is intended to prohibit businesses from breaking state gaming laws “by using advances ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves amusement machine ordinance

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Monday, February 25. 2013

Danielsville hires new municipal court judge

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Friday, February 22. 2013

For the first time in 22 years, Danielsville has a new municipal court judge. Attorney Al Stone, who had served as judge for nearly a quarter of a century, resigned from his post effective Jan. 31. Stone submitted his resignation letter to the council Jan. 22, saying that it was time for him to move on to other opportunities of service. “It ... [Full Story »]

Hull man charged with battery

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Friday, February 22. 2013

A Hull man was charged with family violence last week when officer Josh Fowler was sent to investigate a domestic dispute. Michael Shane Williams, 51, 120 Arthur Road, was charged with one count each of battery FVA and false imprisonment. According to the incident report, Fowler arrived at the residence on Arthur Road to find a woman sitting in ... [Full Story »]

County to seek bids on roadwork

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Wednesday, February 20. 2013

Madison County could see some significant roadwork within the next year. County commissioners agreed Feb. 11 to seek bids on a number of road projects with an estimated total cost of $1.2 million. The county’s 2013 allotment through the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) is $543,713. The Madison County government had an ... [Full Story »]