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CRCT retakes likely to bump Danielsville Elem., Madison Co. Middle School to AYP compliance

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Wednesday, September 10. 2008

Two of the three Madison County schools that missed Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) are expected to shed themselves of that label. With CRCT retakes calculated, Madison County Middle School (MCMS) and Danielsville Elementary School (DES) should both make AYP now. School leaders were excited, but didn’t want to revel too early since those ... [Full Story »]

$500 reward offered in diesel fuel thefts

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Monday, September 8. 2008

Madison County Sheriff Clayton Lowe has announced that the sheriff’s office is offering a $500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the theft of diesel fuel in the Paoli area of Madison County. Please call the sheriff’s office at 706-795-6202 with any information.

OPINION: Just a thought on the way to 50

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Sunday, September 7. 2008

I have changed a lot since I was young. And I’m not even talking about the physical changes, though there have certainly been a lot of those. No, I’m talking about attitude. So many things I use to consider of great importance carry little weight with me these days. For example, every little subtle symptom I had when I was young could ... [Full Story »]

DFCS services safe despite budget crunch

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Sunday, September 7. 2008

Madison County’s family and children services won’t suffer under the state government’s guillotine. Cuts could be as high as 10 percent for all state agencies, but the money funding programs at county’s Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) should be safe for now. “The decisions that are made are being made to prevent any ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: The fifth basic food group: pogey bait

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

I remember fellow Little Leaguer, Kevin Delucca, who always kept Nerds in the pocket of his baseball britches. He’d round a base and you could hear the little bits of colored sugar shaking rhythmically like maracas. I’d laugh, but when he got back to the dugout, I’d throw away the wad of Big League Chew and hold out my hand, ready for ... [Full Story »]

Merk, Watson to seek Danielsville council seat

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

The city of Danielsville will hold an election between incumbent Janice Merk and challenger Stanley Watson Nov. 4 for seat 4 on the city council. The election will be held in Danielsville City Hall between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The last day to register to vote in the city of Danielsville election is Oct. 2, 2008, at the county registrar’s office.

Colbert man flees after backing car into two people riding bike

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Friday, September 5. 2008

A Colbert man was arrested last week after he allegedly struck two people on a bicycle while backing his car out of a driveway on Sweetgum Alley in Hull and then left the scene. Leopold Garcia Mendoza, 28, 5657 Hwy. 29 South, was charged with improper backing, driving without a license and leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run). ... [Full Story »]

Madison County BOC to meet Monday

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Friday, September 5. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman Wesley Nash — proclamation for the new middle school •Chairman Nash — proclamation recognizing Sept. 8 as Madison County International Literacy Day. •Chairman Nash — chairman’s report ... [Full Story »]

‘Donating life’

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Friday, September 5. 2008

Promoting organ donation helps mother, son after great loss Danielsville native Roxanne Richardson thought her life was over three years ago. Reeling from the death of first her husband, Mark, from cancer, followed two weeks later by a horrific car crash that claimed the life of her 13-year old daughter, Chelsea, and her own devastating ... [Full Story »]

Jere Ayers ceremony set for Mon.

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Friday, September 5. 2008

A ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 8, at the intersection of Hwys. 98-72 to dedicate a portion of Hwy. 98 to the late Madison County newspaperman Jere Ayers. Hwy. 98 from Comer to Danielsville will be named the “Jere Ayers Parkway.” Residents along that road will keep the same mailing address.

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