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The projected shortfall in the 2015 county budget is less than commissioners initially anticipated. As of Friday, the expected shortfall of revenues to expenses was between $760,000 and $782,000, which is less than the initial projections of a $1 million shortfall. Madison County commissioners once again discussed the 2015 county budget Friday ... [Full Story »] 

The Danielsville Police Department receives an average of eight complaints per month in reference to vehicles not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, according to a press release from police chief Brenan Baird. In response to those complaints, including a specific incident in front of the high school on Madison Street where a juvenile was ... [Full Story »] 

Reckless driving was reported on Joyce Court recently. Deputy Kyle Roberts went to the area regarding a white car spinning its tires and driving recklessly down the street. A woman there said she was outside with her 5-year-old daughter when she heard a loud noise and saw a white Mercury spinning tires and driving back and forth in front of a ... [Full Story »] 

Retailers in Danielsville will be able to sell packaged beer and wine inside the city limits beginning December 1. The Danielsville city council voted this month to allow packaged sales to begin on that day. Actual by the drink Sunday sales at restaurants (beer, wine and spirits) will tentatively be allowed Jan. 1, 2015. This will give the city ... [Full Story »] 

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24, at the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Chairman’s report •Report from IDA (Marvin White) •Statements and remarks from citizens on an agenda item. •Consider hiring Justin Kane ... [Full Story »] 

Terroristic threats and acts were reported on Fowler Freeman Road recently. A woman told Deputy Tracy Rucker that her grandson told her two people they know sent him a text message that someone was going to shoot his grandparents. She said the female who texted her grandson used to be involved with him and that they have a child together. She ... [Full Story »] 

Behavioral issues in all county schools are down, according to data collected. Assistant superintendent Michael Williams told the school board Nov. 11 that Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) has been implemented in all seven schools and that it is yielding good results. He said discipline referrals are down overall by 53 ... [Full Story »]