Entries by Margie Richards

‘Support Person of the Year’

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Margie Richards
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Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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Single mother of three inspires others

Yvette Crumley is this year’s system-wide “Support Person of the Year” and one day, it’s possible she could be named “Teacher of the Year.”

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Updated:  Madison County’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ helps students develop a love of learning

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Margie Richards
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Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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Growing up, Tanya Reese wanted nothing more than to be a veterinarian – in fact, she received a bachelor’s degree in animal science in 1991. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: New shelter puppy brings joy in the face of loss

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Margie Richards
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Monday, August 23. 2010
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A few weeks ago I wrote about our old dog, Buddy. I also mentioned that we had another small dog, Crickett, our 11-year old Jack Russell. [Full Story »] 

CASA volunteers look out for abused, neglected children in court

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Margie Richards
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Monday, August 23. 2010
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CASA Northeast Georgia executive director Melissa Mitchell got a letter recently from a child she’d helped as a CASA volunteer a decade ago in Forsyth County. [Full Story »] 

BOE hears grim economic forecast

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Margie Richards
Monday, August 16. 2010
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While the county school system is holding its own financially right now, interim superintendent Dr. Allen McCannon painted a grave picture for it over the next two years, if the economy does not improve. [Full Story »] 

BOE recognizes teachers of the year, student achievements

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Margie Richards
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Monday, August 16. 2010
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The county school system forged ahead at its first board of education meeting of the new school year Aug. 10, working to get past its recent troubles by spotlighting teachers and students in the system for some of their recent accomplishments.

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6-year-old makes 911 call for mama

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Margie Richards
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Thursday, August 12. 2010
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Peyton Oglesby, Hull, may be only 6-and-a-half years old, but he knew what to do when he thought his mama needed help one night a few weeks ago. [Full Story »] 

Ila celebrates 100 years

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Margie Richards
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Monday, August 9. 2010
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Madison County’s youngest incorporated town, the city of Ila, turned 100 on Thursday, July 28, and celebrated the fact July 30 with a reception at city hall featuring guest speakers, a cake and some punch, along with a lot of reminiscing about days gone by. [Full Story »] 

Danielsville residents may see garbage rate increase

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Margie Richards
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Saturday, August 7. 2010
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Residents of Danielsville may soon see an increase in garbage rates. [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: Warm Springs – great day trip

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Margie Richards
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Friday, August 6. 2010
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Just a few hours southwest of Atlanta is a community that seems trapped in time. Every time I visit there, I always feel refreshed. It’s like I’ve visited the “old Georgia” I remember as a kid – it’s where folks wave to you when you meet them in the road and where no one seems in a hurry to get from one thing to another. [Full Story »] 
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