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Hwy. 98 East to be named ‘Jere Ayers Parkway’

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

A portion of Hwy. 98 will soon be named after the late Madison County newspaperman Jere Ayers. Commissioner Bruce Scogin announced Monday that the Georgia General Assembly approved a resolution this year that will establish Hwy. 98 from Danielsville to Comer the “Jere Ayers Parkway.” Ayers was owner and publisher of The Danielsville ... [Full Story »]

Four candidates file late contribution disclosure reports

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

Four candidates who failed to file the state-mandated reports by the June 30 deadline have now submitted the required paperwork with the county elections superintendent. Those candidates are Jason Sartain, BOC District 1; Marion Cartwright, BOC District 2; Dewitt Bond, BOC District 4; and Bill Usry, BOC chairman. Here is what those contribution ... [Full Story »]

Ila leaders looking for backup water source

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

The city of Ila is looking for more water. Ila’s mayor and council discussed the continuing need for a backup well for the city’s water supply at the July council meeting. The group agreed to check with property owners for possible sites for a new well. Councilwoman Peggy Freeman reported that a price estimate for water line replacement on ... [Full Story »]

Two sentenced on battery charges

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Monday, July 14. 2008

Two men were sentenced recently in Madison County Superior Court on battery charges. They were: •Michael Schmidt, 37, Nishop, sentenced to one year probation and fined $800 for battery. A charge of false imprisonment was dismissed. •Keith Edward Brady, 43, Colbert, was sentenced to one year probation and fined $800 for simple battery. A ... [Full Story »]

For Franklin Chamber secretary charged with theft of gov't funds

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Friday, July 11. 2008

The former executive secretary of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing $70,000 in government funds. Cindy Smith turned herself in Friday, where she was charged and booked by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Mrs. Smith, former executive secretary of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, was ... [Full Story »]

Former Franklin Chamber secretary charged with theft of gov't funds

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Evidence found in 2002 murder case

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Three days of searching an Oglethorpe County pond just over the county line produced possible evidence tied to an unsolved 2002 Madison County murder. According to Captain Mike Benner, chief deputy of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officials including sheriff’s office investigators, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation ... [Full Story »]

More drama in the BOC office; some thoughts about election day

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Thursday, July 10. 2008

How much money is gone? Was it stolen? If so, by whom? We don’t have the answers. But the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed this week that the agency will look into the possible theft or misappropriation of funds from the board of commissioners' office. Athens GBI agent Jim Fullington said Tuesday that his office intends to study the ... [Full Story »]

More money missing from BOC office?

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Thursday, July 10. 2008

GBI called in to investigate Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Jim Fullington says his office plans to investigate the Madison County Board of Commissioners’ office next week to determine if money has been stolen from the department. Deputy county clerk Melinda Spence, who formerly worked in the BOC office, was charged April 29 with the ... [Full Story »]

Comer hires firm to help collect delinquent taxes

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Thursday, July 10. 2008

Comer city council agreed Tuesday night to hire Delinquent Tax Services Inc. (DTSI) to assist them in collecting delinquent city property taxes. City clerk Steve Sorrells requested the move, saying this is the company the county uses and that he has checked references using their client list. The council also voted to hire Jim Baird as the ... [Full Story »]

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