Brody Janson, a fifth grader at Comer Elementary recently collected art supplies, candy and Bibles to give to the ladies and gentlemen at The Gables at Cobb Village.

The Madison County Retired Educators Association met at the Ila Café March 10.

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at the Goings-On grand opening March 7.

Members of the Rotary Club of Madison County and volunteers constructed a handicapped ramp Feb. 27 for Nell Fortson, who has lived in Madison County for most of her life. She has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema and has had issues with her hip and getting in and out…

Whitney and Briana Sapp, Athens, announce the birth of their son, Barrett Whitney Sapp, born Feb. 8, 2020 at 7 lbs. 4 ounces at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. He joins big brothers, Ford, 4, and Judson, 2. Grandparents are Leisa Coyne, Athens; Brian and Ashleigh Baker, Athens; and Lamar and …

The Madison County Democrats recently donated over 150 items to the Madison County Public Library’s “Love Your Neighbor” campaign, which will support people in need in the community. Pictured making the canned goods donation are Michael Hill (bottom left), Clyde Verhine, Chairman of the Madi…

No. 1 China is back in business in Danielsville. The long-time Chinese restaurant, which opened in 2005, is now open again in Town Center off Hwy. 29. The restaurant offers previous selections, but now it also offers Hibachi express with vegetables, chicken, steak, shrimp entrees. Owner Jin …

The Rotary Club of Madison County worked on a different ramp-building project Feb. 22. Kerry and Angie Callaway donated a 32-foot aluminum ramp to the club to be used in the program. “A special thanks goes to Anthony Dove and Kelly Bond for their help in getting the ramp delivered,” Rotary l…

Emmerson Nash, 6, just completed her sixth fundraiser for the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter (MOAS). Since Emmerson was just 4, she has held three hot chocolate/coffee and three lemonade fundraisers for the shelter.

T.J. & Friends held its annual dinner dance on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Camp Kiwanis. Officials said more than $1,800 was raised that will directly benefit local cancer patients and their families.

The retired educators of Madison County met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Ila Restaurant.

Julie Sartor updated the Rotary Club of Madison County Feb. 21 on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a club in many schools in Georgia.

Jalynn Morton, 11, performs at the recent Extra Special People (ESP) Big Hearts Pageant at the Athens Classic Center.

A $15,000 Jackson EMC Foundation check to Family Promise of Athens will help provide for its Hospitality Shelter Program. At the check presentation (seated, L-R) were Don Nelson, Family Promise of Athens board member, and Jean Mullis, Jackson EMC district manager; (standing) Nathan Byrd, ass…

Elliot Hunt (standing), Kathryn Anne Frierson, and Charlie Frierson (sitting, L-R) were three of eight students who performed at Athens Music Teachers Association Intermediate Master Class at Edge Recital Hall, Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Sunday, Feb. 9. Dr. Soojung Jeon served as clinicia…

The Georgia Public Library Service and the Center for Puppetry Arts recently collaborated to provide a family four-pack of tickets to the Center for Puppetry Arts' show “Stellaluna,” based on the picture book by Janell Cannon, to one family from each participating library. The Madison County…

Madison County Farm Bureau members traveled to Atlanta, Feb. 11 to participate in Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol. Members of the Madison County Farm Bureau delegation visited with Senator Frank Ginn, Representative Tom McCall and Representative Alan Powell.

Madison County Board of Elections and Registration Chairperson Tracy Dean demonstrated a new ballot-marking device to Rotarians at their weekly meeting.

The Rotary Club of Madison County completed its 769th handicapped ramp Tuesday, Feb. 4 for George Hill, who lives on Tarpkins Road in Madison County. Hill, 82, has trouble climbing steps. He has fallen a lot lately and his neighbor, Johnny Minish, requested the ramp for him. Hill was a truck…

The Madison County Pilot Club, with assistance from the Madison County High School Anchor Club and Franklin County High School Anchor Club, held a “Pirate and Princess” fundraiser Jan. 25 at Danielsville Elementary. Anchors dressed as “Princesses and Pirates” and entertained the children and…

Joseph and Diane Costyn announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Laura, to John Douglas Wyatt, son of Douglas and Lila Wyatt. An April wedding is planned.

Parker Varnadoe, Tiger Rupers and Owen Hebenton of Madison County 4-H have been selected to perform with the nationally acclaimed Georgia 4-H performing arts group, Clovers & Company.

The Oglethorpe County Bee Club will hold its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 17 at the Farm Bureau, 925 Athens Road, Crawford. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:15 p.m. Professor Keith Delaplane will speak on bee research at the University of Georgia. Delaplane, who joined th…

Madison County’s new voting equipment arrived this week with a truckload Monday and Tuesday. Georgia is moving to a system that includes a paper trail. Madison County Board of Elections Chairperson Tracy Dean has been busy giving demonstrations on the new equipment over the past month.

Suzanne Hudgens presented Sheriff Michael Moore with the United States national motto flag, “In God We Trust,” which will hang in the entryway of the Madison County Sheriff’s office. “The history of our national motto is very interesting,” said Hudgens. “In 1864, America was being ripped apa…

No one stays in the same place for their entire lives anymore. But some students find getting an education especially difficult because of their mobile lifestyle.

Sometimes the results of the Rotary Club of Madison County's Ramp program really shows in the reaction of the recipient of a handicapped ramp.

The Athens Montessori School donated a number of items from the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter’s wish list as a way to celebrate their 100th day of school. Some of the items brought were bleach, hand sanitizer, towels, sponges, dog and cat food, dog and cat toys, as well as dog and cat tr…

The Madison County Retired Educators Association met at the Ila Restaurant Jan. 14. After a devotional given by Karen Harrison, the group welcomed special guest, the University of Georgia’s Jennifer Berry, a scientist in beekeeping who has visited several countries around the world to share …

The Rotary Club of Madison County recently constructed a handicap ramp for Ronald Chase, 82, who has had severe trouble with his feet and legs and has been falling frequently. Chase went to the hospital where he found he had a tumor the size of a half dollar. He contracted an infection and n…