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Foreclosures remain up in ‘09

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Wednesday, April 1. 2009

Madison County’s foreclosure rate remains up in 2009. There are 24 foreclosures in Madison County for April, with next month’s sale date set for April 7 at the county courthouse door. In the first four months of 2009, there were 84 foreclosures in the county, with Madison County on pace for 252 on the year. In 2008, there were 260 ... [Full Story »]

Assault reported on East Paoli Road

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Wednesday, April 1. 2009

A family violence warrant for battery has been issued for a Carlton man after his wife reported that he assaulted her. According to the incident report, the warrant was issued for Eddie Hicks, 277 East Paoli Road, after his wife came to the sheriff’s office on March 22 claiming that Hicks had assaulted her at their East Paoli Road home on ... [Full Story »]

Comer man arrested for evasion, other charges

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Wednesday, March 25. 2009

A Comer man was arrested recently after evading sheriff’s deputies. Randall Eugene Parham, 41, 3545 Hwy. 98 East, was charged with possession of marijuana, two counts of obstruction of an officer, two counts of fleeing or evading police or roadblock, expired or no driver’s license and driving without a license. According to the incident ... [Full Story »]

Schools complete audit

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Wednesday, March 25. 2009

The Madison County School System enjoyed a “very good audit report,” superintendent Mitch McGhee said, save a few minor details. Some construction money wasn’t labeled correctly as a result of adjusting to a new system used by auditors. “Some accounts were mis-posted,” McGhee said. “Those were corrected. All money is accounted for. ... [Full Story »]

Hull announces qualifying dates for vacant post

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Monday, March 23. 2009

Those wishing to qualify to fill Hull’s still-vacant council seat may do so May 4-6. Hull leaders announced the qualifying dates Monday as they seek to drum up interest in a June 16 special election that will hopefully end what’s been a six-month absence at the city council table. The qualifying times for the June election are as follows: ... [Full Story »]

Woman reports rape

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Monday, March 23. 2009

A woman was reportedly raped near the intersection of Woodale Drive and Brownwood Drive last Sunday afternoon. Deputy Michael Moore responded to the scene and as he turned into Woodale Drive, he noticed a white female walking who was crying and upset. She reportedly told Deputy Moore that she had been raped. Moore transported the victim to a ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Hospital troubles; cross-over bills

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Monday, March 23. 2009

Despite the flow of billions of federal stimulus dollars to strengthen health care in Georgia, the governor has proposed a 10 percent cut in Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals and six percent to physicians. This action could have a devastating effect on Georgia’s already financially strapped hospitals, especially those in rural areas. ... [Full Story »]

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 »]

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