Tax notices expected soon

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, July 4. 2009
All Madison County property owners will receive a property tax assessment notice this year. And those notices could come late this week or early next week. “We’re hoping for Thursday,” said Madison County chief appraiser Robin Baker. ... [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: Painful reminders of past racism still remain

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
An Athens landmark went up in flames last week. The old Georgia Theatre on Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens was heavily damaged by fire of an unknown origin. There was an immediate call for efforts to rebuild the old theatre. People were quick ... [ Full Story » ] 

Assessors discuss conservation exemptions

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
Madison County appraiser Stacey Rubio placed a stack of conservation use applications on the board of assessors’ table June 18, offering recommendations on what should qualify and what shouldn’t. While the group discussed specific tracts, the ... [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: When I’m driving down the road

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
When I’m troubled, a good drive alone can help. It combines seclusion and roaming free. The road is a comfort at times, even though it holds dangers. I have no desire for a motorcycle. There are too many bad things that can happen. I’ve hit ... [ Full Story » ] 

Sheriff’s office on look out for beer, pretzel thief

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, July 2. 2009
A Watkinsville man is suspected of trying to shoplift beer and pretzels from Ingles Grocery in Hull last week. A store employee told Deputy Jeff Strickland that he observed a man pushing a shopping cart with four 36-packs of Bud Light beer and a ... [ Full Story » ] 

Man charged with pedestrian under the influence

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, July 2. 2009
A Comer man was arrested recently after a deputy found him lying in the middle of Hwy. 72. Spencer Levar Howard, 31, 2346 Sims Kidd Road, was charged with one count of pedestrian under the influence. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy ... [ Full Story » ] 

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday night

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Report from IDA – Marvin White. •Statements and remarks from ... [ Full Story » ] 

Father, daughter face family violence charges

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
A father and daughter were arrested for family violence recently. Danny Lee McCoy, 57, of 211 Belhaven Lane, Hull, was charged with one count of battery. His daughter, Amanda Joyce McCoy, 32, of 528 North Main Street, Danielsville, was also ... [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: You cannot defend your rights unless you know what they are

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
You often hear the claim that ours is a government of law. The idea is that government draws its rights to govern from a series of legal principles, and not from the will of some dictator or king. Those principles are established by three ... [ Full Story » ] 

OPINION: You cannot defend your rights unless you know what they are

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
You often hear the claim that ours is a government of law. The idea is that government draws its rights to govern from a series of legal principles, and not from the will of some dictator or king. Those principles are established by three ... [ Full Story » ] 
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