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Madison Co. had state’s lowest unemployment rate in March

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Thursday, May 9. 2013

According to statistics released recently by the Georgia Department of Labor, Madison County had the lowest unemployment rate of any county in Georgia during March, the latest month for which figures are available. Madison County’s jobless rate fell to 5.4 percent from 6.2 percent a month earlier. Jackson County’s unemployment rate for ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. had state’s second lowest unemployment rate in March

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Thursday, May 9. 2013

According to statistics released recently by the Georgia Department of Labor, Madison County had the second lowest unemployment rate of any county in Georgia during March, the latest month for which figures are available. Madison County’s jobless rate fell to 5.4 percent from 6.2 percent a month earlier. Oconee County's rate of 5.0 was the ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co.’s 15th Relay held

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Monday, May 6. 2013

Mildred Strickland was diagnosed with cancer more than a quarter century ago. And Friday night, at 91, she stood on the stage at the recreation department track during the 15th annual Madison County Relay for Life and talked about what it was like to be a survivor, and how grateful she and others like her are for the fundraising efforts of the ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville man charged with car theft

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Monday, May 6. 2013

A Danielsville man was arrested after he allegedly stole a car while the owner was inside Neese Grocery on Hwy. 106 South. Ronnie Eugene Wilson, 44, 606 Mt. Zion Road, was charged with theft by taking, possession of marijuana less than an ounce, driving while declared a habitual violator and knowingly driving a motor vehicle on suspended, ... [Full Story »]

Two charged following traffic stop

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Friday, May 3. 2013

Two people were arrested last week following a traffic stop on Reese Lane off Glenn Carrie Road. The driver, Particia Lachlle Daniel, 23, 1250 Spring Valley Road, Lot 19, Winterville, was charged with failure to yield right of way, obstruction and DUI/drugs. Her passenger, Kyle Leverman Freeman, 22, 327 Freeman Circle, Colbert, was charged with ... [Full Story »]

Madison County BOC to meet May 6

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Friday, May 3. 2013

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 6. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: Conolus Scott – request from the Democratic Party Committee. •Chairman’s report (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Hearings and actions on rezone matters, special use permits, etc.: ... [Full Story »]

Rabid fox chases couple on 4-wheeler

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Thursday, May 2. 2013

A rabid fox chased a couple riding on a four-wheeler recently in northern Madison County. Beth Harmon of the Madison County Animal Control Department said that that a fox chased a couple on four-wheeler at the 1700 block of Young Harris Road. The man on the four-wheeler shot the fox, which later tested positive for rabies. The people on the ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s office to get 4 vehicles

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Thursday, May 2. 2013

Madison County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of four vehicles for the sheriff’s office April 22. Sheriff Kip Thomas appeared before commissioners and asked to purchase four vehicles for his department: three patrol cars and a truck to replace an old work detail truck. The projected total cost is $112,000. The money will come ... [Full Story »]

Couple arrested for family violence after fight

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Tuesday, April 30. 2013

A man and woman on Pierce-Coile Drive were arrested recently following a dispute that turned into a physical altercation. Ronald Tommy Bellew, 66, and Amy Hix Taylor, 47, both of 104 Pierce-Coile Drive, Comer, were each charged with one count of battery FVA. According to the incident report, officer Timothy Chad Parr went to the scene, where ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC names new senior center director

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Tuesday, April 30. 2013

Madison County commissioners named Kelsey F. Tyner as new senior center director April 22, replacing Joe Dudley, who recently announced his retirement. The board will make Tyner’s resume and application available for public viewing at the BOC office and officially approve her at its first meeting in May. Tyner, who lives just outside of ... [Full Story »]

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