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Madison County BOC to meet Aug. 25

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Friday, August 22. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Marvin White — report from IDA. •Chairman Wesley Nash – chairman’s report to the board. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTIONS: •Lisa Haga – application to rezone 4 acres of a 10-acre parcel on Paradise ... [Full Story »]

Assessors in stalemate over conservation status for hunting land

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Friday, August 22. 2008

The Madison County Board of Tax Assessors is deadlocked over whether to grant conservation tax status for a 781-acre tract near Colbert which board member Larry Stewart says accommodates commercial hunting activity. With the board vote tied 2-2, it will refer to county attorney Mike Pruett for guidance. “We’re at an impasse basically,” ... [Full Story »]

Hutchins resigns as mayor of Hull

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Mayor Rebecca Hutchins announced her resignation at Monday night’s city council meeting, effective that evening. Mrs. Hutchins, who took over last fall following the death of her husband, long-time mayor B.W. Hutchins, said she was resigning because she is moving out of the city limits. Mrs. Hutchins has served on the city council since 1990, ... [Full Story »]

Colbert couple arrested for burglary on bicycles

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

A Colbert man and woman were arrested after they allegedly burglarized a home under construction on Colbert-Danielsville Road and then made their getaway on bicycles. James Quinton Faucett, 24, and Sara Christine Watters, also 24, both of 1366 Kingston Hollow, were charged with one count each burglary and criminal damage to property in the ... [Full Story »]

Comer Elementary now county’s most crowded school

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

With both Madison County High School and Danielsville Elementary School gaining more space and the middle school gaining a new building, Comer Elementary School is now the system’s most densely populated campus. Madison County school leaders discussed the elementary school’s status after a review of enrollment numbers at their Aug. 12 ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Letters praising Obama offer more of the same, old rhetoric

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Dear Editor: I am writing in as a response to the letters of Obama praise appearing Aug. 14. Mr. Hill, Ms. Massey, Ms. Tesanovich, and Ms. Tufts clearly have a strong opinion, but they seem misinformed when it comes to political matters. After reading their opinions, I almost feel as though the same person wrote them. They sounded like a broken ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: School funding shows GOP cares least about those whose needs are the greatest

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Dear Editor: Your story about the governor’s school funding cuts is a good example of what happens when voters put Republicans in charge at the state level. Historically, the Republican Party has shown that its leaders care least about those whose needs are greatest. I have a strong feeling that the policy called “equalization,” which ... [Full Story »]

Commerce man arrested after high-speed chase

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

A Commerce man faces a myriad of charges after he reportedly led deputies on an extensive high speed chase over multiple roads last weekend. Danny Eugene Adams, 41, 694 Blacks Creek Church Road, was charged with one count each of open container in vehicle, stalking, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, speeding, failure to drive ... [Full Story »]

New program promotes teen health, well being

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

Madison County teens have a new place to go to get information on almost any issue they may face in today’s society. Teen Matters, a new free service provided by the Madison County Health Department, is designed to promote the health and well-being of teenagers ages 11 through 18. Nurse practitioner Wanda Strickland and program associate ... [Full Story »]

Clarke Co. teacher arrested following Tuesday drug bust

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

A teacher with Athens-Clarke County school system was arrested on drug charges in Madison County Tuesday after the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Governors’s Task Force Drug Suppression Unit about suspected marijuana plants growing in the area of Hwy. 172 toward Bowman. Officers arrested Joseph Linwood ... [Full Story »]

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