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Man charged with aggravated battery

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
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Victim in intensive care in Augusta

A Colbert man remains in intensive care at Augusta Medical Center and an Athens man is behind bars after he allegedly severely beat his friend at a home on Lem Edwards Road. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: County occupation tax on tap in 2009

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008
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All businesses in unincorporated areas (outside of city limits) in Madison County will be required to pay an occupation tax in 2009. [ Full Story » ] 

GSP investigates 14 wrecks in county

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in Public Safety
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
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The Athens Post 32 of the Georgia State Patrol reportedly investigated 14 traffic crashes in Madison County during the month of November. The crashes resulted in 15 injuries and no deaths, according to the press release. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: Chambliss wins Senate runoff

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008
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Republican incumbent receives nearly 75% of the vote in Madison County

The runoff is over. So are those constant TV ads. [ Full Story » ] 

Royston to serve as Comer grand marshal

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Sunday, November 30. 2008
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The Honorable Donald “Hoppy” Royston, long-time probate judge of Madison County, has been selected as this year’s grand marshal for the 2008 City of Comer Christmas Parade, according to a press release from the city. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: Commerce man sentenced to four years confinement for theft

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in Public Safety
Saturday, November 29. 2008
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A Commerce man was sentenced recently in Madison County Superior Court to four years in jail on a theft charge. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: Hull woman charged with assault

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in Public Safety
Friday, November 28. 2008
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A Hull woman was arrested early Monday morning, Nov. 24, after allegedly assaulting her 16-year old foster daughter in the presence of her autistic 15-year old daughter. [ Full Story » ] 

Farm City Week celebrates nature’s bounty

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Thursday, November 27. 2008
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At Thanksgiving, Americans often celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Because food plays an integral part of holiday gatherings, the week of Thanksgiving makes the perfect time to celebrate Farm-City Week, Nov. 21 through Thanksgiving Day, and reflect on the cooperative relationship between farmers and their urban colleagues who help process, market and retail the food farmers grow to the American consumer, according to a press release from Madison County Farm Bureau. [ Full Story » ] 

Colbert woman assaults boyfriend after Hooters visit

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in Public Safety
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
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A Colbert woman was arrested last week during an argument with her boyfriend because he reportedly ate at a Hooters Restaurant. [ Full Story » ] 

UPDATED: Chambers sentenced to two years in jail

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in Public Safety
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
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Cana Chambers will spend two years behind bars for stealing from the Madison County Probate Office. [ Full Story » ] 
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