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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 »]

LETTER: Real rules only in zoning administrator’s head

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

Dear Editor: I had an interesting experience recently with the Madison County Board of Commissioners and Zoning Administrator Linda Fortson about county zoning. It regarded a Comer property owner who installed a second dwelling without a permit on her agricultural land at Map 68 Parcel 29B off Hwy. 98 in District 4. This act pushed the limits ... [Full Story »]

Royston man faces DUI, drug charges

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

A Royston man was arrested last week on DUI, drug and traffic charges when his van was stopped for speeding on Hwy. 281 (Wildcat Bridge Road). Stacy Leon Segars, 43, 816 Aaron Brown Road, was charged with sale, distribution, possession, etc. of methamphetamine, speeding, removing or affixing license plate to conceal vehicle identification, ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Letter writer misinformed in Obama criticisms

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Dear Editor: I’m writing in response to the letter from Alex Rebitch, “Letters praising Obama offer more of the same, old rhetoric,” The Madison County Journal, Aug. 21. First, let me say I’m glad to see a letter from a UGA student. More people of all ages should pay attention to what’s going on in our government as well as who wants ... [Full Story »]

Ila council approves estimate for water repairs on King Street

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Ila officials voted earlier this month to hire Harrison and Harrison to proceed with water line replacement on King Street at a cost of $57,618. The council heard a presentation from Michael Freeman about specifications and estimates for the project given by Harrison and Harrison. Attorney Pat Graham advised the council that they did not have ... [Full Story »]

No storm damage reported in Madison County Tues.

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

...but neighboring Commerce not so lucky North Georgia was in the path of some violent storms Tuesday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay moved through the Southeast. Madison County received a much-needed downpour, but avoided the worst of the weather. “There’s wasn’t much at all, no storm damage,” said Madison County 911 director ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Relaxing gun laws is not sound public safety policy

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Sunday, August 24. 2008

Gov. Sonny Perdue recently said he’d like to see guns allowed in non-secure areas of the Atlanta airport. State legislators relaxed gun restrictions this year in state parks, restaurants that serve alcohol and on mass transit. The general trend among elected officials in Georgia these days is to loosen gun restrictions and, thus, encourage ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: An update on my battle with cancer

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Saturday, August 23. 2008

About this time one year ago I revealed in this column that I had just had major surgery to remove a cancer from my colon. I wrote that my doctors said my chances of full recovery were good because the cancer had been detected before it started to spread to other parts of my body. I praised my doctors, especially Dr. Hart who had insisted that ... [Full Story »]

IDA, Harrison residents discuss water system proposal

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Saturday, August 23. 2008

Industrial authority members outline how northern Madison Co. system fits in to long-term county water plans Will a county water system be established in the rural northern Madison County area of Harrison? Well, that question has no answer right now. But the Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority met with residents of the ... [Full Story »]

BOC budget talks begin

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Friday, August 22. 2008

Madison County commissioners began the 2009 budget process Tuesday afternoon, meeting with department heads in building inspections, the transfer station, the recreation department, planning and zoning and code enforcement/animal control. Chairman-elect Anthony Dove was also present. At the beginning of the meeting, District 2 Commissioner John ... [Full Story »]

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