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Collins talks guns, health care, debt with Chamber

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Sunday, February 10. 2013

Newly elected U.S. Congressman Doug Collins spoke about a variety of issues Friday with Madison County Chamber of Commerce members, including gun control, the national debt and health care reform. The Republican representative for Georgia’s Ninth Congressional District, which includes Madison County, ate lunch with Chamber members at the Ila ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet Feb. 11

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Friday, February 8. 2013

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: None •Chairman’s report (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Hearings and actions on rezoning matters, special use permits, etc.: (Linda Fortson and Wayne ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet Feb. 11

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Friday, February 8. 2013

Woman charged with stealing from MC Little League

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Thursday, February 7. 2013

A former treasurer with the Madison County Little League was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 29, on theft charges following an investigation that began last fall into missing funds from the non-profit organization during 2012. Deborah Renee Seagraves, 47, 215 Winter Circle, Winterville, was charged with one count of theft by taking. The amount allegedly ... [Full Story »]

Four hurt in wreck on Hwy. 72

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Thursday, February 7. 2013

A two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 72 near Colbert at approximately 7 p.m. Feb. 4 resulted in four people being transported to Athens Regional Medical Center by Madison County EMS. One of those transported was a three-month old infant. EMS supervisor Bobby Smith said none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. In other wrecks, a ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested during warrant service

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Thursday, February 7. 2013

Two people were arrested recently after officer Josh Smith and two other officers went to a residence on Grady Drive in Hull to serve an Oconee County warrant. A small child answered the door, who told them the person they were looking for, Tracy Ophelia Fitzpatrick, was in her (Fitzpatrick’s) bedroom. Officers were led to a locked bedroom ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners discuss open road dept. position

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Thursday, February 7. 2013

Madison County is in the market for a new road department director. County commissioners discussed the open position during a lengthy Jan. 25 work session. Charles Temple resigned from the post in December after 23 years on the job after protesting a BOC decision on vacation pay policies. County commission chairman Anthony Dove said the minimum ... [Full Story »]

Health care reform to affect county PT worker insurance eligibility

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Wednesday, February 6. 2013

Madison County government employees who work an average of 30 hours a week in 2013 must be offered health care coverage in 2014. That’s a new mandate in the federal health care reform legislation. — For the story, visit our online “e-edition” of The Journal. Just click on “Online E-Edition” above.

BOC approves election board proposal

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Wednesday, February 6. 2013

Madison County commissioners will ask state legislators to OK the creation of a county election board. On Jan. 28, they approved some amendments to their proposal and agreed to submit the resolution to the General Assembly. The latest version of the resolution, which faced multiple changes over the past couple of months, establishes a ... [Full Story »]

Two charged with obstruction after domestic disturbance

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Monday, February 4. 2013

Two people were charged with multiple counts of obstruction last week after officers were called to a domestic disturbance at their home. Raelene Jon Brown, 29, 401 Hillwood Drive, Danielsville, was charged with five counts of obstruction. Kevin Hugh Massey, 40, of the same address, was charged with three counts of obstruction. According to the ... [Full Story »]

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