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Colbert couple arrested for burglary on bicycles

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

A Colbert man and woman were arrested after they allegedly burglarized a home under construction on Colbert-Danielsville Road and then made their getaway on bicycles. James Quinton Faucett, 24, and Sara Christine Watters, also 24, both of 1366 Kingston Hollow, were charged with one count each burglary and criminal damage to property in the ... [Full Story »]

Comer Elementary now county’s most crowded school

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

With both Madison County High School and Danielsville Elementary School gaining more space and the middle school gaining a new building, Comer Elementary School is now the system’s most densely populated campus. Madison County school leaders discussed the elementary school’s status after a review of enrollment numbers at their Aug. 12 ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Letters praising Obama offer more of the same, old rhetoric

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Dear Editor: I am writing in as a response to the letters of Obama praise appearing Aug. 14. Mr. Hill, Ms. Massey, Ms. Tesanovich, and Ms. Tufts clearly have a strong opinion, but they seem misinformed when it comes to political matters. After reading their opinions, I almost feel as though the same person wrote them. They sounded like a broken ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: School funding shows GOP cares least about those whose needs are the greatest

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Dear Editor: Your story about the governor’s school funding cuts is a good example of what happens when voters put Republicans in charge at the state level. Historically, the Republican Party has shown that its leaders care least about those whose needs are greatest. I have a strong feeling that the policy called “equalization,” which ... [Full Story »]

Commerce man arrested after high-speed chase

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

A Commerce man faces a myriad of charges after he reportedly led deputies on an extensive high speed chase over multiple roads last weekend. Danny Eugene Adams, 41, 694 Blacks Creek Church Road, was charged with one count each of open container in vehicle, stalking, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, speeding, failure to drive ... [Full Story »]

New program promotes teen health, well being

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

Madison County teens have a new place to go to get information on almost any issue they may face in today’s society. Teen Matters, a new free service provided by the Madison County Health Department, is designed to promote the health and well-being of teenagers ages 11 through 18. Nurse practitioner Wanda Strickland and program associate ... [Full Story »]

Clarke Co. teacher arrested following Tuesday drug bust

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

A teacher with Athens-Clarke County school system was arrested on drug charges in Madison County Tuesday after the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Governors’s Task Force Drug Suppression Unit about suspected marijuana plants growing in the area of Hwy. 172 toward Bowman. Officers arrested Joseph Linwood ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: If Obama is really saved, he needs to act like it

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

Dear Editor: Recent letters and news reports claiming that Barack Obama is such a great Christian are very disturbing. Even Obama claims to be a Christian. I fear that he is like many people in that he doesn’t understand what it takes to be a Christian. I’m not judging whether or not he is a Christian, because I don’t have that right or ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Remember to support our schools in coming year

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Madison County School System for their outstanding job in making this year’s school opening a success. The task of moving an entire middle school, as well as opening the Ninth Grade Academy and Colt Academy within a few short months, was tremendous. Yet Dr. Mitch McGhee, school ... [Full Story »]

School board bristles at governor’s reductions

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Saturday, August 16. 2008

Cuts could cost Madison Co. schools $565,000 Madison County Schools might have a half-million dollar bone to pick with the governor. The county school board got word Tuesday night that Sonny Perdue will call for a two percent reduction in grants for K-12 this year. Madison County stands to lose out on $565,000 — or 16.67 percent — of its ... [Full Story »]

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