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Social workers face strains during economic downturn

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Friday, July 31. 2009

With the economic downturn, social service organizations across the state are feeling the strain of increased calls for help coupled with decreased funding for staff. And Madison County’s Department of Family and Children’s Services is not immune to that pressure. County DFCS director Lisa Plank noted that food stamp and Temporary ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: The photo on the refrigerator

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Friday, July 31. 2009

I lifted my daughter up to the freezer door recently to look at all the family pictures held in place by magnets. She pointed at the ultrasound. “What’s that?” she asked. “Your little brother,” I said. She frowned, then wiggled free from my arms and left the room. It’s hard to distinguish much on that alien-shaped black and white ... [Full Story »]

IDA approves Hull sewer contract

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Wednesday, July 29. 2009

Madison County leaders approved a contract last week for the construction of a long-awaited commercial sewer system in the Hull area. The county industrial authority unanimously approved a contract with Driver Construction Company for $1,995,545, which was the lowest of five bids submitted for the project. The IDA hopes to have the sewer system ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Dogsboro sewage treatment will boost commerce in county

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Wednesday, July 29. 2009

The Madison County Industrial Authority has finally lined up enough financing to proceed with the Dogsboro water treatment plant. The facility is designed to provide water treatment for several areas around the Dogsboro area. Several large tracts in the area have been zoned for commercial development, but little progress has been made due to ... [Full Story »]

Four juveniles charged with burglary

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Wednesday, July 29. 2009

Four juveniles were arrested recently in connection with several recent burglaries in the Garnett Ward Road, Jacob’s Field and Bryce Landing areas off Hwy. 29 south near Hull. According to Major Shawn Burns, chief deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, four 16 –year-old males were arrested in connection with the case, after ... [Full Story »]

Lottery tickets stolen from Danielsville BP

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Wednesday, July 29. 2009

The owner of the Danielsville BP store reported the theft of approximately $10,000 in lottery tickets recently. According to the incident report, the owner reportedly confronted a former employee, who admitted to the theft and wrote a statement to that effect. She also implicated another individual who she said was assisting in the theft. The ... [Full Story »]

BOC to hold budget meeting Wednesday

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

Madison County commissioners will hold a meeting at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, in the county government complex to discuss the 2010 county budget.

Man seriously injured in Monday accident

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Monday, July 27. 2009

A man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident involving a green Isuzu Rodeo at the intersection of Hwy. 29 and Double Branches Road south of Danielsville around 8:30 a.m. Monday. The driver of the vehicle, whose identity is not yet available, was in critical condition as of lunchtime Monday, according to Michelle Cleveland of Madison ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday

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Monday, July 27. 2009

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. (Chairman Dove) •Report from IDA – Marvin White. •Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda items. •Consider lease of copier for sheriff’s department. (Sheriff Thomas) ... [Full Story »]

LETTERS: Churches shouldn’t follow the fads of the world

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Monday, July 27. 2009

Dear Editor: Many churches, in eagerness to bring the lost into their fold, have accommodated themselves to a pattern that is acceptable to the general unbelieving public. Their growth is accomplished through surveys and worldly marketing means. The heroes generally held up for our youth today are professional athletes and “rock” stars, who ... [Full Story »]

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