Madison County
Reporting about Madison County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in the Madison Journal with Mainstreet News as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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This Week’s Clarke County High Risk Restaurants
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIFkAgPhRP0] Three Clarke County restaurants were deemed “high risk”. The lowest score recorded was a 72 by a local taco shop. Public Health Athens provided the score for the Northeast health district. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Waffle House on Milledge Avenue (2034 S Milledge Ave), and Zaxby’s on Atlanta…
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CDC Releases New Report to Stop Women from Drinking
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report Tuesday linking women who are alcohol users, sexually active, and not on birth control to an increased risk of disabilities in pregnancies. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says “although drinking is illegal for anyone under…
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Solarize Athens Works to Provide Affordable Energy
ATHENS, Ga. – Solarize Athens officially welcomed its first home with solar panels installed by its program on Monday, February 1, 2016. The Solarize campaign works hand in hand with a federal solar tax credit that can give Athens residents, businesses, government entities, and non-profits the opportunity to use solar…
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New Bypass in Madison County Leaves Local Elementary School Concerned
By Jane Mo A new bypass is under construction on state route 72 to ease traffic. However, Madison county residents and officials are concerned that the new intersection does not acknowledge the potential for pedestrian accidents. Parents like Felicia Scarborough are especially concerned that these accidents would involve their children…
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Grady Newsource Profile: Danielsville Volunteer Fire Chief Marc Perry
By Danielle Herman Forty-four years. That’s how long one local firefighter has been volunteering his time to support his community. Danielsville fire chief Marc Perry has been with the Madison county station since its beginning, and has helped bring his service to qualify as one of the finest in the…
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Stories to Watch: Dec. 2
Gang Violence: Reporter Lana Harris investigates the impact of a growing gang problem in Northeast Georgia that left an innocent bystander dead in Madison County. New App: Barrow County schools created a new application for parents, students and teachers to stay informed, have access to important resources…
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Petition Process Allows Students to Get Diploma Without Passing Graduation Tests
By Jordynn Abernathy Madison County school officials want to get the word out about a law that could help unemployed teens get jobs. The Georgia House Bill 91 eliminates high school graduation tests as a requirement to graduate. In the past, students who passed their classes and failed the graduation test were not given…
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Northeast Georgia Upcoming County Meetings
By Jordynn Abernathy Here are upcoming government meetings around Northeast Georgia this week: ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY November 3oth: Mayor and Commissioner Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. December 1st: Board of Elections Meeting from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Mayor and Commissioner Meeting – Regular Session @ 7 p.m. December 2nd: Mayor and Commissioners Meeting – Site Selection…
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Stories to Watch: Nov. 30
-MARK RICHT: Richt stepped down as head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs football team on Sunday. Learn more about what’s next for Georgia football from live coverage from the Monday morning press conference and an in-depth look of how we got here. Here is a recap of the statement released by…
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Shortage at Food Bank in Madison County
By Jordan Mecca Since 1992, the shelves at Madison County Food Bank have been filled by donation only. However, this year they will be filled thanks to a $5000 donation from the Madison County Board of Commissions. The food bank expects delivery of newly-ordered food tomorrow, Nov. 17.