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OPINION: Agriculture remains the backbone of county

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Saturday, March 21. 2009

We know 2009 will be remembered for the economic turmoil, the bailouts, the layoffs, the stream of disheartening news. But it will also be a year of the garden. With spring here, there will be more hands in the soil than ever. The sad economy will be met this year with the dirty boots and sweat-soaked shirts of people who want to take out their ... [Full Story »]

No inert landfill for Nowhere Road

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Friday, March 20. 2009

There will be no inert landfill on Nowhere Road, at least not for the time being. James (Jimbo) and Connie Arnold, of 10315 Nowhere Road, withdrew their request Friday for a conditional use permit for an inert landfill for concrete recycling, according to planning and zoning administrator Linda Fortson. The planning and zoning commission was ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: A rose by any other name

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Friday, March 20. 2009

OK, so I have reached that time of life where we are supposed to slow down. Or, as the old suggestion is, “Stop and smell the roses.” Well, the corner of my front porch is occupied by a very large and very old rose vine. Every spring it puts out a blanket of red, fragrant blossoms. It is a very hardy vine that requires little attention. I ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves new benefits package

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Wednesday, March 18. 2009

Madison County commissioners approved a new health insurance plan with MSI Benefits last week, a move that officials estimate will trim county expenses by an estimated $114,000 and save county employees $37,651. BOC chairman Anthony Dove said the cheaper plan won’t mean reduced benefits for county employees. “No, actually the benefits were ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: All extremism is detrimental to society

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Wednesday, March 18. 2009

Dear Editor: Responding to March 12’s “Frankly Speaking,” I must ask, “Where in the world is the middle ground in this country?” The radical left is no more damaging and useless than the radical right is. All extremism is detrimental to society. My next question is, “How did we get to this place of entrenched us-against-them ... [Full Story »]

Man gets 10 years probation for identity fraud

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Wednesday, March 18. 2009

A Danielsville man was recently sentenced to 10 years probation in Madison County Superior Court for identity fraud. Manuel Ricardo Nunez, 38, was also sentenced to two years probation for two counts of financial transaction card fraud. He was also fined $1,040. Other actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of ... [Full Story »]

Historic Colbert race headed for runoff; Croya takes Danielsville post

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Wednesday, March 18. 2009

Colbert enjoyed a historic election night in more than one respect. Evelyn Patton Power garnered 25 votes and Ellyn Trinrud received 20 in a three-way race for Colbert’s vacated city council seat. That means the two will meet in an April 14 runoff. “In the 40 years that I’ve been mayor, we’ve never had a runoff,” Colbert mayor John ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: The occupation tax — passing the sniff test

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Wednesday, March 18. 2009

If Madison County’s occupation tax was a food, it would be a questionable container of tuna salad in the back of the refrigerator. Commissioners keep sniffing at it, trying to determine whether to keep it or toss it out to the dogs. The BOC approved the occupation tax — a less likable phrase for “business license” — in unincorporated ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: A birthday snow

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Monday, March 16. 2009

My husband Charles has tried a lot of different things over the years to commemorate my March 1 birthday. One year he tried to take me to Savannah for a riverboat dinner and cruise. It was a wonderful idea, but that day it rained harder than I think I’ve ever seen it rain. We turned around about half way there and came home. I love Savannah, ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson man charged with child molestation

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Monday, March 16. 2009

A Jefferson man was arrested last week on a child molestation charge. Tommy Ray Horne, 22, of 185 Pine Street, Jefferson, was charged with one count of child molestation. The arrest follows an investigation initiated in January. No other details were available. Others arrested by law enforcement officers in the county this week included: ... [Full Story »]

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