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City of Comer to regulate traffic in ‘Chicken Alley’

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Friday, May 13. 2011

Comer’s city council will make another attempt at regulating traffic in Chicken Alley. Chicken Alley, also known as Center Street, is a narrow street that divides the compact downtown area running north and south. It is crossed by Park Avenue, another narrow street that runs east and west. Each street consists of two blocks and crosses in the ... [Full Story »]

Comer plans referendum on Sunday sales

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

A Sunday alcohol sales referendum will be put on the November ballot for the city of Comer. Comer council members agreed Monday to draw up the wording for a referendum to go on the November ballot. Council members emphasized that the decision would be on whether to extend the current beer and wine ordinance to include Sunday sales from 1 p.m. ... [Full Story »]

Colbert contributes to Ga. tornado victims

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Tuesday, May 10. 2011

By Jeremy Elrod Colbert City Council members expressed thanks recently for being spared from the terrible storm April 28 and a desire to reach out to those affected. “With everything that’s happened as a result of the recent tornadoes, I wanted to propose the idea of making a donation to someone like the Red Cross or a town that was hit ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. 8th, 11th graders below state average on writing tests; 5th graders show significant improvement

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Tuesday, May 10. 2011

Madison County eighth and eleventh graders performed below the state average on writing assessment tests this year, while county elementary school fifth graders showed significant improvements over the previous year’s class. Just over 10 percent of Madison County juniors taking the eleventh grade writing test for the first time last fall ... [Full Story »]

Missing money leads to fight at Hwy. 98 residence

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Monday, May 9. 2011

A fight over missing money following a party was reported at a residence on Hwy. 98 West. According to the incident report, officers were dispatched to the residence following the report of a theft of $3,000 cash from the home. While enroute, officers were informed that some people there were fighting. Once they arrived, they spoke with several ... [Full Story »]

Pethel alone on Sam Bruce repairs

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Monday, May 9. 2011

Commissioner John Pethel says the county needs to do something quickly to repair the Sam Bruce Road bridge. None of his fellow commissioners feel the same. Pethel made a motion recently to seek bids for a concrete bridge and a steel bridge. County engineer Phil Munro recently estimated that installing a concrete bridge would cost $250,000, ... [Full Story »]

Former MCHS student travels to China to study and to teach English as a second language

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Sunday, May 8. 2011

At a time when most 18-year-olds are planning for a summer job or perhaps a vacation, Dylan Brooks, Comer, is headed out to spend the rest of the spring and most of the summer in China. Brooks, a Gainesville College freshman majoring in nursing, along with 40 other college kids through the University System of Georgia, will board a plane in ... [Full Story »]

Three charged with DUI on Madison Co. roads

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Saturday, May 7. 2011

Three people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs recently. They were: •Jeremy Wayne Durkin, 34, 2896 Deep Creek Road, Bowman, DUI/drugs and unregistered vehicle. •Patty Lea Hudson, 34, 254 South 4th Street, Colbert, tag light required, weaving over roadway and DUI/alcohol. •Scottie Andrew ... [Full Story »]

Postal service to hold food drive May 14

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Friday, May 6. 2011

The Madison County Rural Carriers of the United States Postal Service will hold a food drive for Madison County’s needy May 14. Madison County citizens are encouraged to leave dried and canned goods in bags at their mailboxes on May 14. Local postal carriers will pick up that food and deliver it to the Madison County Food Bank. For more ... [Full Story »]

County digest takes a dive

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Friday, May 6. 2011

Madison County’s overall property value is expected to dip nine to 10 percent this year. That means local governments can expect less revenue off local property taxes — unless they raise tax rates to offset the drop. Madison County chief appraiser Robin Baker said House Bill 346, which was passed in 2010, has greatly affected local values. ... [Full Story »]