Entries from October 2017

CHEERLEADING: Eagles place third at Mill Creek

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Wednesday, October 4. 2017
East Jackson’s competitive cheerleading squad posted 50.17 points with no deductions to finish third at a meet Saturday at Mill Creek. “They made a lot of improvements from the first competition, but we still have a lot of room to grow,” coach Bralee Griffin said. The Eagles finished behind North Hall and Hart County and ahead of East ... [Full Story »] 

Perry Darnell (10-02-17)

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Tuesday, October 3. 2017
AUBURN - Perry Ray Darnell, 75, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. He was of the Baptist denomination. Perry loved the outdoors and working on old cars. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Vallie Stover Darnell; and three brothers, James, Robert Jr. and Glenn Darnell. ... [Full Story »] 

‘Pete’ Hulsey 09-29-17)

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Tuesday, October 3. 2017
COLBERT – Clifford Paul Hulsey “Pete," passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, peacefully surrounded by his family following a long, courageous battle with heart disease. He was the son of the late Roy “Bo” Hulsey and Pauline Cates Hulsey. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Hulsey; and a special brother-in-law, Taylor ... [Full Story »] 

MCMS football team whips Elbert, falls to Hart Co.

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Monday, October 2. 2017
The Madison County Mustangs defeated the Elbert County Rams Sept. 14, 44-8. It was another big day for Running back Zahmerius “Z” Shiflet who carried the ball 19 times for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Ty’Quaveon Chappell was also able to add to the big win, rushing four times for 50 yards and scoring two touchdowns. ... [Full Story »] 

Commissioners set list for road projects

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, October 2. 2017
Madison County gets some cash each year from the state for local roads. And county commissioners agreed Sept. 25 what roads will get attention when that money is received. The board voted 5-0 to approve a list of Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) projects for this year. The county anticipates receiving $720,000 in state funds ... [Full Story »] 

Man survives horrible truck, tractor collision

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Monday, October 2. 2017
Greg Osborne and Ricky Hix had just finished working on a food plot Sept. 19 off Holly Creek Church Road. Osborne turned onto the roadway on his John Deere tractor and Hix was still at the gate when he heard a massive roar and crash about 100 yards away. Osborne’s tractor had been hit by a 2002 Ford Super Duty truck driven by Duncan Patton. ... [Full Story »] 

Still no fee on burying deceased livestock

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, October 2. 2017
There is no fee for having the county government bury deceased livestock in Madison County. And it will stay that way, for now. Madison County commissioners discussed potentially implementing a fee for burying large animals, but the group voted down a proposed $50 fee on burial by a 3-2 vote. Theresa Bettis made the motion to start charging a ... [Full Story »] 

James George (09-30-17)

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Monday, October 2. 2017
BRASELTON - James Arnold George, 74, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Mr. George was a United States Air Force veteran. He was retired from Fayette County as the director of building and grounds maintenance. Mr. George was a longtime member of North Fayette United Methodist Church and a current member of Cleveland United Methodist ... [Full Story »] 

Beverly Anderson (09-28-17)

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Monday, October 2. 2017
WINDER - Beverly Anderson, 85, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017, surrounded by her family. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Viola Finch DeLay. She was preceded in death on December 31, 2007, by her husband, Robert Anderson. Mrs. Anderson had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and was a ... [Full Story »] 

Clayton Blackstock (09-30-17)

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Monday, October 2. 2017
Clayton James Blackstock passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Piedmont-Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. A resident of Barrow County for most of his life, he was the son of the late Elery and Lorea Davis Blackstock. Mr. Blackstock was a member of Whistleville Christian Church and was a retired carpenter. ... [Full Story »] 
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