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County commission chairman John Scarborough has announced that county government facilities will remain closed to the public through June 12 and then reopen on June 15.
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The company handling the creosote-treated railroad ties for Georgia Renewable Power (GRP) in Colbert is seeking an air permit from the state Environmental Protection Division so that it can lawfully grind the ties at the facility.
Bars and night clubs around Georgia can reopen beginning Monday, June 1, after being closed for roughly two months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.
State budget cuts are expected due to the severe downturn in revenues amid the coronavirus pandemic. And those cuts will also hit agencies that serve citizens in need, such as the Department o…
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet online at 6 p.m., Monday, June 1.
Comer Health and Rehabilitation received positive results for the coronavirus on two more residents, according to Director Bo Dalton. This brings the nursing home’s total to 54 positive reside…
WINDER - Owen Terrell Hill, 86, Winder, formerly of Toccoa, pa…
HOSCHTON - Betty Jean Thompson Smith (Mrs. Paul C. Smith) resi…
BRASELTON - Joseph Stanley Kull, 60, Braselton, passed away at…
WINDER - Joyce Y. Wall, 88, Winder, died Monday, May 18, 2020.
WINDER - Houston Crowe, 92, Winder, gained his wings Monday, M…
MONROE - Mildred “Tennie” Lowe, 77, Monroe, passed away Saturd…
In what was a mere formality in the wake of Gov. Brian Kemp cancelling schools for the remainder of the year, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has cancelled the rest of its spring sp…
As has been the case with sporting events across the board, the Southern Nationals have been cancelled due to safety concerns with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jackson County Parks and Recreation girls’ 8-year-old girls all-star basketball team finished as runners-up in the March 6-7 state tournament in Habersham County. The team defeated Villa R…
The lost spring: Madison Co. players and coaches come to grips with coronavirus likely ending season
When Madison County senior baseball player Colby Smith and his teammates initially heard about coronavirus, it didn’t set off many alarms.
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- Four Madison Co. residents among 68 charged in ‘Operation Wu Block’
- National Salvage seeks EPD air permit for grinding crossties
- Coronavirus update: Bars, night clubs can reopen June 1
- DFCS provides services in pandemic as budget cuts loom
- Madison Co. students honored at Emmanuel College
- Clark receives degree from Georgia College
- Russum named to the President’s List at ABAC
- Jackson EMC appoints April Sorrow vice president of communication
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- 56 residents, nine staff members now positive for coronavirus at Comer’s nursing home
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- Madison Co. fire ruled arson
- Colbert man charged with aggravated assault, other charges
- 54 residents now positive at Comer nursing home; five more hospitalized
- National Salvage seeks EPD air permit for grinding crossties
- Madison Co. BOC to meet online June 1
- School leaders seek input on 2020-2021 school year
- Hull man arrested after holding victim at gunpoint in store parking lot
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Four Madison County residents are among 68 people charged in a large-scale drug trafficking investigation dubbed “Operation Wu Block,” which yielded the seizure of kilos of methamphetamine and heroin.
A Colbert man was arrested last week on assault and other charges after he reportedly pointed a gun at people inside their own residence on Swamp Guinea Road.
A special needs adult male was reportedly sexually assaulted on Hardman Morris Road last week. The man’s mother reported the incident, and told the responding deputy that she was told a male i…
Fire investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have determined a fire that occurred around 2:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, at a Madison County residence, was intenti…
A warrant has been issued for a Hull woman after she allegedly cut her male companion with glass.
Dear Editor: In approving a $9.5 billion agriculture relief package in March, Congress asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use the funds to support producers, including livestock, specialty crops and local food producers.
It was 15 years ago this month that long-time newspaperman Jere Ayers died.
Dear Editor: We moved to our property in 1986, anticipating that most of the dirt roads in the county would soon be paved.
Dear Editor: After graduation, the Class of 2020 like those that have come before them, with years of learning in school are now ready to enter the world where they will continue their educati…
The warmer temperatures and extra time at home have prompted you to plant a garden. Daydreams of fresh, hand-picked veggies going straight from the garden to your dinner table are inching towa…
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) has named April Sorrow as Vice President of Communication, effective July 1, succeeding Bonnie Jones, who will be retiring at the end of July.
Madison County 4-H is offering a free virtual camping-out experience in June.
The Athens Regional Library System announced that its library branches started reopening in phases Wednesday, May 20, with the opening of library book drops for returning checked out materials.
The Rotary Club constructed a 32-foot ramp Thursday, May 13 for Bear Perkins, who now lives in the Colbert area. After 38 years living in Nicholson, Bear and Betty Perkins recently relocated t…
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Several Madison County residents were recognized for their achievements during the spring semester at Emmanuel College.
Jasia Clark of Hull is among those earning a degree from Georgia College in the class of 2020, receiving a degree special education.
Vivian Russum of Hull was named to the President’s List at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for the spring semester.
Madison County residents were recognized for academic achievement at Piedmont College for the spring 2020 semester.
Aidan Russel-McCorkle, Shee Paw and Gretchen Collier, three recent graduates of Madison County High School, have been awarded college scholarships created by the Community Affirmation Committe…
•Freedom Church of God and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will provide a free food box to those in need (recipients must be present) on May 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Freedom Church of God, 3428 Neese Commerce Road, Commerce. Boxes will be provided on a first come first served basis. Official…
Edna Mack will celebrate her 88th birthday, March 28. She lives in Colbert and is member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. “Sis Edna has not missed a service she began attending Lighthouse…
•Rogers Baptist Church, 1890 Rogers Church Road, Commerce, (Madison County) will have revival services, Sunday, March 22, through Thursday, March 26. The Sunday night service will be at 6:30 p…
•The Danielsville Gospel Barn, 444 Roger’s Mill Road, will have a singing Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The featured singers are The Stephens Sisters, of Lula, and Wayne Heath, of Nicholson.
Ordination services are planned at the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, March 1.
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