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County revenue picture still unclear; BOC aims to cut expenses

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Friday, October 10. 2008

Oh, times are tough. And county commissioners continued their budget talks last week with their revenue picture still as murky as a lake bottom. For instance, will the county’s overall property values (its tax digest) be significantly down this year, requiring either a hike in the tax rate or significant cuts in services? Will the county ... [Full Story »]

Woman charged with leaving accident

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Friday, October 10. 2008

An Athens woman was arrested last week and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and other charges. Deanne Ruth Moore, 32, 4505 Lexington Road, was also charged with improper passing on a hill/curve, failure to provide assistance and reckless driving. Others arrested by law enforcement in the county recently included: •Willie Lee ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: The Republicans are such good con artists

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

Dear Editor: Here we go, 30 days from election and the Republicans are in panic mode, of course they don’t want to talk about the economy or anything else they are responsible for such as the citizens of this country losing many of our rights. Talk about big brother. Or how about all the times they did things behind our back without even ... [Full Story »]

Athens woman charged with leaving scene of accident

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

An Athens woman was arrested on assault charges last week. Candy Ann Priest, 47, of 145 Vine Street, was arrested on one count of aggravated assault and one count of terroristic threats and acts. Other incidents on file at the sheriff’s office this week included: •Lost or mislaid property was reported on James Holcomb Road. •Burglary was ... [Full Story »]

Athens woman charged with assault

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman Wesley Nash – chairman’s report to the board. •County Clerk Morris Fortson – clerk’s report to the board. OLD BUSINESS: •EMS Director Dwayne Patton – EMS station. •Commissioner ... [Full Story »]

Over 1,000 have voted so far in Madison County

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Wednesday, October 8. 2008

Early voting available at county registrar’s office Election Day isn’t until Nov. 4, but many in Madison County don’t want to wait to touch that voter screen. Over 1,000 people have visited the Madison County Registrar’s Office in the county government complex to vote in the 2008 general elections. County registrar Tracy Dean said that ... [Full Story »]

Chemical hazards director to meet with COPS about Transco

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Monday, October 6. 2008

Madison County residents living or owning property under the operations of pipelines are invited to attend the October meeting of Citizens Organized for Pipeline Safety (COPS). The meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 in the fellowship hall of Colbert Grove Baptist Church. Jane Perry, Director of the Chemical Hazards Program of GA ... [Full Story »]

Unemployment benefits awarded, then denied for Madison County employee charged with theft

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Sunday, October 5. 2008

Former Madison County employee Melinda Spence, who was arrested in April for allegedly stealing from the senior center, drew an unemployment check from the state this summer, but those benefits were terminated this month after Madison County commissioners appealed to the Department of Labor. Spence, who began working as Madison County’s ... [Full Story »]

Actions filed in Madison County Superior Court

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Sunday, October 5. 2008

Actions filed recently in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Madison County included: •Jerry Keen, 52, Hull, was sentenced to 10 years probation for sex offender registry violation. •Lois Renee Maddox, 30, Danielsville, was sentenced to 10 years probation for three counts of forgery in the first degree, four counts of identity ... [Full Story »]

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