MCHS’s hopes die in Death Valley

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:39:14 -0500

Early Raider lead doesn’t hold up in 31-13 loss to Clarke Central

ATHENS — Madison County’s playoff hopes basically ended at halftime Friday when it heard that Loganville led Winder-Barrow 34-6.

Then, the Red Raiders’ hopes for a consolation victory over Clarke Central died soon after.

Friday Night Lights for November 6, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard.

Fire destroys home on Adams Clarke Road

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:48:22 -0500

A fire destroyed the home of Robert Austin at 2246 Adams Clarke Road around 9:30 Friday morning.
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Madison Co. DFCS wants more pictures of foster care kids

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:12:00 -0500

The Madison County Department of Family and Children’s services wants to make sure those made-for-camera moments of a foster child’s life don’t go undocumented for the biological parents.
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OPINION: Children will be children — even in government

nospam@example.com (Frank Gillispie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:08:00 -0500

Have you ever watched a group of children playing? You will see all kinds of conduct on the playground. Some kids believe they have a right to rule over the others. Some are so spoiled that they ruin the games for the rest. Some of them are bullies and some are even thieves.
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Commissioners approve display of Ten Commandments, other historical documents

nospam@example.com (Zach Mitcham) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:03:00 -0500

Nine framed historical documents have been placed on county courthouse walls.
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Playing for pride or postseason?

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:18:44 -0500

Winning season within grasp, but playoffs uncertain

A win Friday may not guarantee a playoff berth, but Madison County can find motivation in plenty of other places.

Losers of their last three games, the Red Raiders (5-4) face Clarke Central (7-2) Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Billy Henderson Stadium ...

Football Friday (Nov. 6): MCHS @ Clarke Central

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:13:55 -0500

Who: Madison Co. at Clarke Central
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Athens, Billy Henderson Stadium
Series: Madison Co. leads 3-2
Last year: Clarke Central 19, Madison Co. 7
Last week: Clarke Central 55, Winder-Barrow 12; ...

Brakhage sets pace for MCHS at region

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:38 -0500

In the final race of the year, Corey Brakhage led all Madison County runners with a 19:53 this past Saturday’s Region 8-AAAA meet ...

Hull woman charged with assault

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:00 -0500

A Hull woman was arrested recently after deputies were dispatched to a mobile home park concerning a domestic dispute.
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MCHS grads performing well at college

nospam@example.com (Kristi Reed) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:01:00 -0500

For some graduates of Madison County High School, academic success has continued beyond high school. High college grade point averages, good HOPE scholarship retention rates and low remedial rates are just some of the areas in which MCHS graduates have performed well.
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Danielsville man killed in Clarke Co. accident

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:41:15 -0500

A Danielsville man was killed in a car accident on Hwy. 29 in Clarke County Wednesday morning.
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LETTER: Justice is not always found in the courts

nospam@example.com (Letter to the Editor) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:11:00 -0500

Dear Editor:

In response to the Oct. 22 edition, I had to respond to “Victim’s family expresses disappointment in ‘not guilty’ verdict.” It is indeed a sad day when a guilty person walks free. I wish that I could tell you that it would have been a different verdict if it had been a judge who decided, but I can’t.

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Colbert residents can count on small tax relief now

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0500

While county homeowners will see a $240 hike on their tax bills due to the state’s discontinuation of the Homeowners’ Tax Relief Grant, Colbert residents won’t see an increase in their city taxes.
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Spence sentenced

nospam@example.com (Margie Richards) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:20:00 -0500

... testifies Fortson was accomplice; Fortson vehemently denies allegation

Former deputy county clerk Melinda Spence was sentenced in Madison County Superior Court Oct. 27 to two years in prison and 18 years probation for two counts of felony theft by taking.
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Election night results

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:19:17 -0500

DANIELSVILLE
Mayoral race:
Glenn Cross 46
Philip Croya 92 √

COMER
Mayoral race:
Billy Burroughs 73
David McMickle 120 √

HULL
Council race:
Paul Cook 6
Paige Phillips 23 √

COLBERT
Council race:
Ellyn Trinrud 31
Tim Wyatt 22
Reginald Hunter 20
*Trinrud and Wyatt will face each other in a runoff Dec. 1

Tools stolen from camper on McGinnis Chandler Road

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:06:26 -0500

A man on McGinnis Chandler Road told deputies he came out to get something out of his car Friday night when he heard the door slam on his camper.
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LETTER: Thanks to Lions Club members and volunteers for a special fair week

nospam@example.com (Letter to the Editor) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:47 -0500

Dear Editor:

I read the editorial from Teresa Dove in the recent Madison County Journal where she was expressing appreciation to everyone who attended and participated in this year’s fair.

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Meet the Candidates

nospam@example.com (Margie Richards) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:15:10 -0500

A look at who is on the Madison County municpal ballots Tuesday

While 2009 is considered an “off” election year for most major political races, voters will get to have their say in four local municipal races on the ballot Tuesday, including the mayor’s seats in Danielsville and Comer.
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Food Bank sees increased need for food, other items as winter and the holidays approach

nospam@example.com (Margie Richards) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:09:19 -0500

Some economic forecasters may say things are looking up, but you can’t tell it by a visit to the Madison County Food Bank.
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Raiders can't contain 'Cats

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:54:26 -0400

Apalachee overcomes slow start in 31-14 win

Madison County scored early, but Apalachee scored often as the Wildcats continued their perfect run through Region 8-AAAA Friday.

The Red Raiders took a 7-0 first quarter lead on seventh-ranked Apalachee, but the Wildcats (9-0) reeled off 31 consecutive points ...

OPINION: Deek, grab your mask and head to Jacksonville

nospam@example.com (Zach Mitcham) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:36:17 -0400

When it was fourth and short, I turned to see the face of the neighboring Georgia fan suddenly swallowed in a leathery pouch of middle-aged fan fury.
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Friday Night Lights for October 30, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0400