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County voter registration deadline set for Oct. 6

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Wednesday, September 3. 2008

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 4 general election will be Oct. 6. Voter registration applications are available at the board of registrar’s office in the Madison County Government Complex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications are also available at the Madison County Library and can be downloaded from the Georgia Secretary of State ... [Full Story »]

Cash reward offered for help solving Marketplace burglary

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Tuesday, September 2. 2008

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who burglarized the Marketplace Grocery Store on Sams Grove Road in Danielsville on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. According to the incident report, someone broke into the store by cutting a hole through ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Cruising down Hwy. 106 in a budget crunch

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Monday, September 1. 2008

I drove down Hwy. 106 this weekend thinking about the economy, about all the bad news coming from the state government and how we’re feeling the effects locally. Saturday’s Atlanta paper included a story about cuts in state funding for water systems. Of course, that means the recently-proposed Harrison system in northern Madison County will ... [Full Story »]

BOC scraps occupation tax for ‘08

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Saturday, August 30. 2008

Madison County still plans to institute an occupation tax — otherwise known as a business license. But the tax won’t take effect until 2009. County commissioners agreed Monday night to scrap the occupational tax for 2008. Businesses that have already paid this year’s fee won’t have to pay again in 2009. And those who have been penalized ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Congress has turned out the lights — well, good

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Saturday, August 30. 2008

Have any of you noticed that Congress turned out the lights, shut the doors and left Washington for a long vacation a few weeks ago. All but a few Republicans, that is. They used the opportunity to blast the Democrats for their failure to address critical national issues. But something strange has happened. As soon as Congress went away, so did ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Experience does not equal sound judgment

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Friday, August 29. 2008

Dear Editor: Recent letters to the editor debate whether Barack Obama is experienced enough to be president — being that if not, then by default logic John McCain is second choice. While McCain is almost liberal enough for me to vote for, I fear too many people are confusing or equating experience with capability. Experience does not equal ... [Full Story »]

School leaders ready to show off ‘nicest building that’s ever been built in Madison Co.’

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Friday, August 29. 2008

Madison County Middle School has been open for a few weeks, but its grand introduction to the county will come next Sunday. Principal Matt Boggs and the middle school staff are eager to show off the new building at a dedication ceremony Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. They hope the unveiling is well-attended. “Like I’ve said several times, we ... [Full Story »]

State water funds dry up

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

No money available for proposed Harrison project There won’t be any money for water piped from the Gold Dome to these parts, at least not this year. An anticipated $40 million in funding for water projects is being cut from the budget as the state aims to cut $1.6 billion in expenses as revenues plummet. The Madison County Industrial ... [Full Story »]

County commissioners meet with dept. heads about 2009 budget

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

Madison County currently houses one of its four EMS stations in the Comer Fire Department. And county commissioners expressed a desire last week to establish a new EMS station, independent of the fire department. But how much money will be available in next year’s county budget to address such goals? Madison County commissioners continued ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville man charged with battery

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

A Danielsville man was arrested for aggravated battery last week after he allegedly ran over the arm of his companion with his truck. Johnny Keith Watson, 61, 208 Rogers Mill Road, was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) and DUI. According to the incident report, Deputy Michael Free was dispatched to a Sorrow ... [Full Story »]

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