Colbert verification issue resolved

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Thursday, June 24. 2010
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Colbert council members have voiced confusion recently over guidelines for verifying that those who work or perform contract labor for the city are truly American citizens. [Full Story »] 

BOE approves tentative $38.7 million budget

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Saturday, June 19. 2010
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The Madison County school board approved a tentative $38.7 million budget June 8 with a few variations from the spending plan the board drafted during a May 25 work session. [Full Story »] 

Ila to consider sale of beer and wine

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Monday, May 24. 2010
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The Ila City Council will consider an ordinance next month that will allow the sale of beer and wine in the city. [Full Story »] 

Colbert doesn’t plan to host Stephen Colbert

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Friday, May 14. 2010
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By Jeremy Elrod
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Colbert leaders were asked May 3 to consider inviting nationally televised comedian Stephen Colbert to the city, with a potential temporary “name change” of the town to match the pronunciation of Colbert’s last name, “Cole-bear.”
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BOC relaxes requirements on building plans

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Tuesday, May 11. 2010
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Madison County commissioners relaxed guidelines on building plans May 3. [Full Story »] 

Sept. finish date projected for Comer travel museum

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Friday, May 7. 2010
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Comer hopes to have automotive history on display by Labor Day. [Full Story »] 

Rec dept seeking grant for concession area

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Monday, May 3. 2010
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The Madison County Recreation Department is seeking a $50,000 matching grant for a concession area for the planned soccer fields at the Sammy Haggard Park off Hwy. 98. [Full Story »] 

Thousands attend Colt Ford CD release party in Colbert

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Wednesday, April 28. 2010
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Colt Ford is living his dream of finding success in the country music world and he celebrated the release of his second CD April 16 in Colbert. [Full Story »] 

DRI review of incinerator to resume

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Monday, April 26. 2010
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A proposed Elbert County trash incinerator near the Madison County line has been approved by Elbert commissioners, but a regional board will soon continue its review of the project to determine if it is appropriate for the area. [Full Story »] 

2010 election season nears

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Friday, April 23. 2010
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The 2010 election season is nearly upon us. [Full Story »] 
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