Entries from August 2012

Madison County falls 39-7 to Oconee in season opener

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Friday, August 31. 2012
Madison County (0-1) surrendered early scoring plays of 70 and 54 yards and fell to Oconee County 39-7 at home Friday in Chris Smith's debut as the Red Raiders' head coach. Staquavous Mack scored Madison County’s lone touchdown in the second quarter on a one-yard, fourth down run, which was set up by a 50-yard quarterback keeper by TJ ... [Full Story »] 

Friday night lights: Aug. 31

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Friday, August 31. 2012
Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2012 football season continues. Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Bethlehem Christian Academy, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard. •Augusta ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raiders win two of three

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Friday, August 31. 2012
Madison County’s softball team won two of three matchups this past week, improving to 8-3 on the season. But Red Raider coach Doug Kesler, whose team topped Eastside and Lanier last week before falling to Loganville 7-2 Monday, is not thrilled with his squad’s performance so far in 2012. “We’re better than what we’ve shown,” said ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raiders to face Oconee in season opener

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Friday, August 31. 2012
The countdown to kickoff is about to reach zero. And the Red Raiders will crash through the banner at Raider Field Friday night and into the 2012 season. Madison County’s season opening opponent is Oconee County, a Class AAA squad that finished 2011 at 5-5 and is coached by Mitch Olson. Red Raider coach Chris Smith will also lead his alma ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. BOC to meet Tuesday

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Staff Writer
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Friday, August 31. 2012
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, in the county government complex. [Full Story »] 

MCHS band performs inspirational poem

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Zach Mitcham
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Friday, August 31. 2012
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Motorists entering Madison County now see signs honoring the high school marching band for its 2011 national championship. So, what do you do for an encore performance in 2012?

Band director Nick Golding said this year’s show was born on Youtube.

“It was a Youtube video with a poem this guy had written for some contest and the poem was called ‘The Lost Generation,’” said Golding. “It was a palindrome and when you read it down, it was pretty bleak and depressing and then as the poem reversed, it had the exact opposite meaning.”

Golding thought the poem would be great for a halftime production, with the first half of the performance including a dark, haunting feel, which gives way to an inspirational and hopeful sound and message in the second half.

“I just thought it was a really neat concept and I thought it would be cool for a marching band show,” said Golding.

The band director composed the music for the first half of the show, then had his friend, Chris Creswell in Jacksonville, write the second half of the performance. A third person provided the percussion.
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Three rabies cases confirmed in Madison County

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Friday, August 31. 2012
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Three rabies cases have been confirmed in Madison County within the past week, county leaders said Friday.

Two of the cases involved skunks at locations on Applebaum Way and Charles Hart Road in the Colbert area. In both cases, the skunks had been killed by local residents and turned over to animal control. The third case involved a deceased horse in the area of Friendship Church Road and Chandler Road.

All residents are encouraged to take the following precautions:

•Be sure your pets are current on rabies vaccinations.

•Avoid any wild animal exhibiting unusual behavior such as aggression, lack of fear of people, or appearances during odd times of the day.

•Report any incidents of bites from any animal to your local health department.

•Do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you suspect an animal may be rabid.

Couple arrested on family violence charges

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Friday, August 31. 2012
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A couple was arrested recently on family violence charges following a domestic dispute on Hwy. 72 West. [Full Story »] 

Rachel Royston (8-28-12)

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
ROYSTON – Rachel Fowler Royston, 82, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Franklin County on September 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Mack and Mayola Haley Fowler. She was a seamstress for 45 years with Oxford, a member of the Happy Travelers Club, and a member of the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Linda Mathews (8-28-12)

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Wednesday, August 29. 2012
COMER - Linda Ruth Wood Mathews, 64, died Tuesday August 28, 2012. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late H.C. and Glennie Compton Wood. Mrs. Mathews was the widow of the late Walter Howard Mathews. She was a beautician at My Lady Beauty Salon in Comer. Survivors include children, Matthew (Heather) Mathews and Michael ... [Full Story »] 
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