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Spratlin Mill zoning request withdrawn

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

A zoning request that could have paved the way for 90 new homes on Spratlin Mill Road has been withdrawn. Planning commission members refused (6-0) to give their approval last week to Morris Bullock, who told the planning commission that he wanted to rezone three parcels totaling approximately 116 acres adjacent to Spratlin Mill from A-1 and ... [Full Story »]

Bogart man charged with aggravated battery

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

A Bogart man was charged with aggravated battery after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the eye last week at the Quick Pick on Hwy. 72. According to a report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy arrived at the Quick Pick and found a woman sitting in the floor of the store in front of the cash register, bleeding from her ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Opinion culture offers plenty of venting, little persuasion

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Monday, September 22. 2008

This is certainly an age of opinions. Print news outlets, our own included, have embraced anonymous commentary on the web as a way to generate more online traffic as print takes its financial hits in a rough economy. Cable networks spend much of their time pitting talking heads against each other. News executives recognize that passionate ... [Full Story »]

Georgia Child Identification Program set for Saturday at library

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Monday, September 22. 2008

John H. Jones Masonic Lodge of Danielsville, Shannon Masonic Lodge of Comer, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office will present the Georgia Child Identification Program (GACHIP) event at the Madison County Library on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Georgia Child Identification Program is one of the most comprehensive ... [Full Story »]

Flu shots available at health dept.

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Monday, September 22. 2008

The Madison County Health Department will begin administering flu shots on Monday, Sept. 22. Flu shots are $25 and are covered by Medicare and Medicaid. This year, there are no restrictions or limitations on who can get the flu shot, health department officials said. The Madison County Health Department is located at 1424 Hwy. 98 West in ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: No matter who wins, we need to pull together to work for a better America

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Sunday, September 21. 2008

Dear Editor: Now that the Democratic and Republican conventions are over, the presidential race can now officially start. On the Democratic side, your have Barack Obama and Joseph Biden, the Republicans have John McCain and Sarah Palin. As I have read the letters of the supporters of Barack Obama and John McCain in the Madison County Journal, ... [Full Story »]

Madison County BOC to meet Monday

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Sunday, September 21. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Marvin White - report from IDA. •Chairman Wesley Nash – chairman’s report to the board. •County Clerk Morris Fortson – clerk’s report to the board PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTIONS: •Victor Johnson for ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: If we let more evil in White House, we’re only bowing to the devil

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Sunday, September 21. 2008

Dear Editor: Here’s something to think about. Our gas prices are raising the price on everything. Why is gas so high? Have you ever thought of this: Bush was the governor of Texas; there’s oil in Texas. Then he was president. He started the war in Iraq; there’s oil in Iraq. Now Sarah Palin is running for vice president. She is the ... [Full Story »]

Compromised reached in conservation exemption case

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Sunday, September 21. 2008

The majority of a 781-acre tract in Colbert that houses a clay-shooting club will again be taxed at a lower rate. Property owner Coleman Whitehead agreed to terms to extract 75 acres to be taxed at the regular rate for the clay-shooting operation. The rest of the tract will regain conservation land status in which it will be taxed less heavily. ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested after domestic dispute

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Saturday, September 20. 2008

A Colbert man was arrested last week after a domestic dispute at residences on Cleghorne Road and Clark Circle. Jason Wade Sargent 30, 267 Cleghorne Road, Colbert, was charged with reckless driving and aggravated assault. According to the incident, Sargent’s girlfriend told deputies she was at home on Cleghorne Road with his three small ... [Full Story »]

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