Entries by Margie Richards

Updated: Barnes, Bundy chosen as STAR student, teacher

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Margie Richards
in Top Stories
Friday, March 12. 2010
Updated: 1 day ago
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Madison County High School senior Scott Barnes was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as this year’s STAR student. Barnes chose his physics teacher, Dr. Becky Bundy, as his STAR teacher. [Full Story »] 

‘A Good Life’ returns to the stage

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Margie Richards
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Monday, March 8. 2010
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You can never get too much of a good thing, and the same is true of “A Good Life,” an original play about life and growing up in Madison County, Georgia. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Thinking about ‘the rest of the story’

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Margie Richards
in Opinions
Wednesday, March 3. 2010
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If you’re of a certain age and/or generation (like I am) you will remember the great commentator Paul Harvey and his “Rest of the Story” segments of his radio program. Harvey died last month at the age of 90, after a long and respected career in radio. [Full Story »] 

H1N1 virus on decline in area

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Margie Richards
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Wednesday, February 24. 2010
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Madison County Health Department board members heard recently that the H1N1 flu virus, or “swine flu” seems to be “pretty well gone” in this area, according to health department officials. [Full Story »] 

Ila Elementary School celebrates nomination for national honor

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Margie Richards
in News
Wednesday, February 10. 2010
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Ila Elementary teachers, staff, county and school administrators, Partners in Education and others recently gathered in the school’s media center recently to celebrate Ila’s nomination for National Blue Ribbon School status. The reception was held to honor teachers and staff for being nominated for the award. [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. holds Relay Kickoff

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Margie Richards
in News
Saturday, February 6. 2010
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This year’s theme for the annual Madison County Relay for Life is “Tune in for a Cure” with team themes centering on TV shows – from the classics to today. [Full Story »] 

Library project delayed

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Margie Richards
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Thursday, February 4. 2010
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State cuts mean expansion plans set back

The Madison County Library’s long-awaited expansion plans may have to wait a while longer if the state legislature follows Governor Perdue’s budget recommendations for this year. [Full Story »] 

County water customers continue to increase

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Margie Richards
in Top Stories
Tuesday, January 26. 2010
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The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority met briefly Jan. 18, hearing that water customers continue to increase. [Full Story »] 

Comer agrees to do ‘full audit’ of finances

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Margie Richards
in News
Tuesday, January 12. 2010
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Comer city council got down to business Jan. 4 with new Mayor David McMickle and council member Jimmy Yarbrough on board for their first meeting. [Full Story »] 

Father, son doing well after transplant

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Margie Richards
in Top Stories
Monday, January 4. 2010
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Glenn Cross and his son, Cody Cross, are at home, recuperating “nicely” from their simultaneous surgeries before Christmas. [Full Story »] 
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