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Oglethorpe Co. chips in on park

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Monday, March 26. 2012

Madison County commissioners learned Monday that Oglethorpe County leaders have agreed to chip in $5,000 for expenses this year on Watson Mill State Park. The park includes land in both counties. Madison County commissioners recently agreed by a 3-2 vote to allocate $26,000 toward the park’s maintenance. The state government decided last year ... [Full Story »]

Athens man arrested for drugs in Watson Mill Park

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Friday, March 23. 2012

An Athens man was arrested on drug charges in Watson Mill State Park recently. Pericles Terrance Statiras, 41, 1010 Hull Road, was charged with possession of marijuana less than an ounce and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance (LSD). According to the incident report, officer Timothy Chad Parr responded to the park, where an ... [Full Story »]

Lawsuit filed against Madison County sheriff

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Friday, March 23. 2012

Madison County Sheriff Kip Thomas is being sued by a local bail bondsman, who claims his constitutional rights were violated when the sheriff terminated his services for supporting Thomas’ opponent in the upcoming election. James H. Owens of Double “O” Bonding Co. filed suit in February in the United States District Court for the Middle ... [Full Story »]

Ag Day set for March 24

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Friday, March 23. 2012

Local residents will soon gather again in Danielsville to celebrate agriculture in Madison County. The annual “Madison County Ag Day” will be held Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Freshman Academy gym at Madison County High School in Danielsville. Parking will be limited at the Freshman Academy so organizers encourage ... [Full Story »]

Man assaulted by gas thieves

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Tuesday, March 20. 2012

A man on Homestead Road was assaulted recently at his home when he discovered two men attempting to steal gas from his wife’s mini van. According to the incident report, the man said he was sitting in his bedroom with his small dog when the dog began barking toward the window. The window faces the road and the area where his wife parks her ... [Full Story »]

Library to close Thursday, Friday; ribbon cutting set for March 31

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Monday, March 19. 2012

The Madison County Library will be closed Thursday, March 22, and Friday, March 23, to put the finishing touches on a major expansion project. The new-look library will be unveiled the following week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the library at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 31. Renovation work began at the library in April 2011. The project ... [Full Story »]

Eighth grade writing assessment scores up

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Monday, March 19. 2012

Eighth grade state writing assessment scores were up this year, with students scoring higher than both RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) and state averages for this year. Seventy-five percent of students taking the writing assessment met the standards, with 38 percent exceeding standards. “We’re real proud of that ... [Full Story »]

Higdon sworn in as new Danielsville mayor

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Monday, March 19. 2012

The City of Danielsville began the process of moving forward with its nearly new council and staff at the March 12 regular business meeting, with the first order of business being to swear in new mayor Todd Higdon. Higdon told the council and audience members that he promises to do his best to lead the city forward, with the diligence and ... [Full Story »]

Commissioners allocate $26,000 to Watson Mill

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Sunday, March 18. 2012

Madison County commissioners agreed by a 3-2 vote March 5 to contribute $26,000 to the state government to keep Watson Mill a functional “state park” with two employees on site. Commissioners Stanley Thomas, Mike Youngblood and Pete Bond voted for the action, while John Pethel and Jim Escoe voted against the measure. The state Department of ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. BOC to meet March 19

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Friday, March 16. 2012

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 19, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: none. •Report from IDA (Marvin White) •Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda items. •Consider allowing Robin ... [Full Story »]

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