The Madison County Library has announced its upcoming events:
Jackson EMC recently donated $25,000 to the Extra Special People Miracle League, which will provide accessible baseball to children with disabilities.
The Madison County High School Class of 1956 alumni will not meet for their monthly breakfast this month but will instead meet for Christmas brunch at the home of Alton and Ann Rowe on Moon’s Grove Church Road on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. All spouses and friends are invited to attend.
Kenneth Bridges visited the library Nov. 24 to discuss his book, "Life of a Man Named Kenneth." He spoke for about 45 minutes about his time growing up in the Rogers Mill Road area. Bridges is pictured signing a book for Wiley Phillips.
Madison County's Camp Kiwanis will host “Camp Amp’ed” over MLK weekend. And signups continue through Dec. 1.
Cheryl Watkins, manager of the Danielsville branch of Oconee Lending Group, is pictured at a Nov. 22 celebration at the company’s new location at 385 General Daniels Avenue at the corner of Hwy. 29 and Hwy. 98 in Danielsville. For more information about the business, email cheryl@oconeelending.com
Dave Ward, CEO of Medlink in Colbert, speaks at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce coffee Nov. 21 which was hosted by Medlink. To learn more about Medlink, visit http://www.medlinkga.org/index.cfm
Latest Madison News
- Winder woman sentenced to jail time for assault
- RICHARDS: The lessons of ‘Mr. Rogers’
- LETTER: Concerned about emissions from power plant
- Madison Co. Library announces upcoming events
- Christmas festivities set for this weekend
- MITCHAM: In the Internet casino, the house also wins
- More poultry houses approved off Hwy. 98
- Athens man flees officers, faces drug charges
Most Popular
The Madison County High School Class of 1956 alumni will not meet for their monthly breakfast this month but will instead meet for Christmas brunch at the home of Alton and Ann Rowe on Moon’s Grove Church Road on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. All spouses and friends are invited to attend.
The Madison County Library has announced its upcoming events:
The Rotary Club of Madison County constructed a handicap ramp Nov. 21 for Kathy Morgan, who lives on Stone Ridge Road in Madison County. It was the club’s 762nd ramp. Members of the club and volunteers gathered at Morgan’s home and constructed a 24-foot ramp that will provide access using he…
The Rotary Club of Madison County aims to give local youth a new option for summer fun: a splash pad at the recreation department. The club is planning to raise private funds for a 70’ by 30’ concrete pad near the batting cages and track at the Sammy Haggard Park off Hwy. 98 in Danielsville.…
The Madison County Retired Educators Association (MCREA) held its monthly meeting Nov. 12 at the Ila Restaurant.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $95,500 in grants during its October meeting, including $15,000 to Madison County Habitat for Humanity, to purchase materials such as drywall, insulation, plumbing, interior construction and an HVAC unit that have not been donated…
Larry Payton and his cousins visited the Madison County Library recently and donated a copy of his book "Payton/Peyton Descendants From Northeast Georgia IV" to the library. The book will be added to the Heritage Room collection in the near future. Pictured (L-R) are Gary Payton, Jennifer Iv…
The Madison County Senior Center released its activity calendar for November.
The Madison County Transfer Station will be closed on Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving. Call 706-795-3222 for more information about the transfer station.
The Rotary Club of Madison County aims to give local youth a new option for summer fun: a splash pad at the recreation department.
Newsletters
Students from the new Lilly Branch Audubon Society campus chapter will discuss the formation of the chapter at UGA and other topics in ornithology at the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society's meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Madison County ventured into Jackson County Thursday Nov. 15 to construct an eight-foot handicap ramp for Mary Williamson, who lives on Lathan Road in Commerce. Williamson, 86, worked for Reliance Electric Company in Athens for 18 years. Her late husband, Kenneth Williamso…
Polar bears do not live in Norway. Mathilde Bugge Gisholt smiled when she told Madison County Rotarians about some misconceptions her new American friends have about her home country.
Calvin Ward (right) was recently recognized as the "Rotarian of the Month" for September. Ward has been an active Rotarian for many years and gives the inspirational moment at Rotary meetings each week. He is pictured with Neil Azevedo.
Eight judges and several more lawyers filled the room at the Madison County Rotary Club’s meeting Friday morning.
The Madison County Library has announced its upcoming events:
Whitley Bryant and Ashby Booth were two of 20 students who performed Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Athens Music Teachers Association (AMTA) Fall Recital at Athens First Presbyterian Church. They each performed one piece from memory. Bryant and Booth are students of Sharon Reid, of Hull, who was on…
The Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville, has announced the following events for adults and children.
“Child Safety Day” will be held Nov. 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ila Volunteer Fire Department off Hwy. 98.
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension-Madison County and the American Cancer Society are offering a cooking class Nov. 14 to reduce risk for cancer.
The Madison County High School graduating class of 1956 held its 63rd class reunion Aug. 24 at the Ila Restaurant in Ila. Pictured (back row, L-R) are J. H. Wood, Calvin Wood, Milton Hill, David Walls, Jimmy Chastain, Royce Fitzpatrick, Charles Collins (middle row L-R) Larry Hart, Odis Graha…
The Oglethorpe County Bee Club will have its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 18, at the Farm Bureau, 925 Athens Road, Crawford.
The Jones Chapel Mentor Ministry (JCMM) co-hosted a “Mentor Share Session” Oct. 24, to give the Madison County Mentor Program’s mentors an opportunity to talk and learn from each other. This group plans to meet monthly at Jones Chapel UMC with interested mentors who want to continue to suppo…
At a "Mentor Share Session" Oct. 24, two mentors from the first year, 1998, of the Madison County Mentor Program who are still actively mentoring were recognized. The third remaining mentor from the original 18, Gerald Coutant, was unable to attend. Pictured (L-R) are Melanie Berryman, Shirl…
The Jones Chapel Mentor Ministry, Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, and the Madison County Mentor Program sponsored a “Mentor Share Session” Oct. 24. The event offered the close to 250 current mentors the opportunity to attend to share experiences, concerns and suggestions as they lea…
Turkey’s may be lying low this time of year but the Madison County Senior Center is ready for another month full of fun activities and outings.
The Pilot Club of Madison County assisted with Special Olympics held recently at Madison County High School. Club members provided and served snacks to the participants. Pictured (L-R) are District Governor Jayne Lackey, Margie Fitzpatrick, Pam Higgins, Kathy Ferguson, President Tammy Dalton…
The Pilot Club of Madison County welcomed two new members, Angie McGinnis and Valerie Gentry, at the group’s October meeting. Pictured are Beth Holloway, Angie McGinnis, President Tammy Dalton, Valerie Gentry and Margie Fitzpatrick.
The Rotary Club of Madison County recently constructed a handicap ramp for Bertha Moon, who is 61 and has lived in Madison County all her life. She has worked at the Madison County High School for 35 years as a cook, cashier and clean-up-after-meals employee. She was also a bus monitor for M…
Plans are now underway for the 2019 Christmas in Comer Celebration scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th.
The Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville, has announced the following events for adults and children.
Carol Gregg may be disabled and in poor health these days (she’s had several hospitalizations this year), but that doesn’t keep her from continuing to do what she can from her home to help children in need.
For the second year in a row, a journeyman team from Jackson EMC was named the top electric cooperative team at the 36th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas recently. Top linemen from around the world compete in a series of events in traditional linemen skills and …
The Rotary Club of Madison County joined the United Way Day of Caring Oct. 23 to build a handicap ramp for Angle Monroy, a 3 year old who lives on Hwy. 29 South in Madison County. He is unable to walk and his mother is having trouble carrying him up and down steps to take him outside. “The 2…
The Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville, has announced the following events for adults and children.
The Pioneer Harvest Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 26, in Danielsville was canceled due to weather concerns.
The Harrison Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Brunswick stew fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire hall on Wildcat Bridge Road. Quarts are $8 each. To purchase, see any fireman or call Shirley Brown at 706-498-3755. Quarts may also be purchased the day…
The Shiloh Community Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual cakewalk, Saturday, Nov. 9 at Station #1, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The hot dog sale starts at 5 p.m. “Hot dogs, chili, assorted refreshments and cold drinks will be available for sale throughout the evening, as well as multiple c…
A 2019 Hunter Safety Class was recently sponsored by WoodmenLife. Pictured are game warden Ryan Cleveland, Abigail Legg, Jennifer Taylor, Lanier Burden, Colton Thornton, Ladon Cleghorne and volunteer instructor Jack Huff. Student James Dockery is not pictured. The class was in mid-October. E…
The Community Affirmation Subcommittee of the Madison County Democrats is launching the Community Affirmation Merit Scholarship Competition for high school students, and will accept entries from Nov. 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020.
An art exhibit debuted this year at the Oglethorpe County Library as part of a new local art program. The library now houses a long-term exhibit space where the work of area artists is displayed on a rotating basis.
The Oconee Rivers Audubon Society will host local historian, Steven Scurry, at its Nov. 7 meeting. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center.
The Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville, has announced the following free events for adults and children.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $78,600 in grants during its September meeting, including $25,000 to organizations serving area residents.
The Rotary Club of Madison County completed its 757th handicap ramp recently for 91-year-old Elizabeth Martin, who lives on Blacks Creek Church Road in Jackson County. Martin recently fell and suffered a severe injury. She is in rehab in the hospital, and needed a ramp to come home. She reti…
The Rotary Club of Madison County journeyed over to Oglethorpe County Oct. 17 to construct a 32-foot ramp for Arlene Williams, who lives on Mill Run. Williams is 58 and has suffered with dementia for eight years. This disease has put her in a wheelchair and she has lost the ability to speak …
The Madison County Library now has the following books available to check out:
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Clarke Central High School in Athens. Nearly 1,000 people from Athens and surrounding areas are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Madison County E.M.S. and fire services will host the second-annual “Trick-or-Treat Event” from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Madison County Recreation Department.
The Madison County Pilot Club held its annual “Chili Cook-Off and Membership Night" Oct. 10 at the Madison County Senior Center. The overall winner was Helen Gorris with Elijah Paski and Greg Sartain also placing in the top three. “It was a wonderful night of sharing food and Pilot, and the …
Helen Gorris (right) won the annual Pilot Club Chili Cook-off Oct. 10. She is pictured with Tammy Dalton.
Madison County Democrats will hold a public meeting at the county senior center Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. where gerrymandering will be discussed.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood or platelets to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer.
Rotary District Governor for District 690, Don Martin, visited the Madison County club Friday, Oct. 4, speaking on this year’s theme, “Rotary Connects the World.”
The Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville, has announced the following free events for adults and children.
Volunteers spent Saturday morning, Oct. 5, crawling on the riverbank and walking around the South Fork Broad River in Madison County as Madison County 4-H and Keep Madison County Beautiful (KMCB) picked up pipes, plastic bottles, cans, wrappers and even cigarette butts. The group, which incl…
The Madison County Retired Educators Association (MCREA) met Oct. 8, to discuss hospice and palliative care, along with other group business. Stacey Davis, a community care liaison for Bridgeway Hospice and Palliative Care, spoke to the group. “She opened our eyes to the needs we may have as…
The 2019 Madison County Local Harvest Banquet will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison County Culinary Arts Building, Madison County High School in Danielsville.
The Madison County Food Bank will take applications for Christmas toy assistance for children up to age 12 on Mondays, beginning Oct. 28.
Commented