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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Stories to Watch: Sept. 30
Grady Newsource covers stories in Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. -Governor Nathan Deal is at Madison County middle school this morning for the Reach (Realizing Education Achievement Can Happen) scholarship signing ceremony.…
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Deer-Vehicle Collisions Increase in Mating Season
By: Kara Murphy University of Georgia researchers are warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer this fall. According to a new UGA study, that’s the time of year when deer are mating and most likely to create a hazard by running across the road. Between 2005 and 2012, 45,811…
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Dollar General Could Improve Madison County’s Economy
By: Kristin Miller A new Dollar General will be built on the corner of Highway 106 and Hanley Road in Madison County. District one commissioner Stanley Thomas said the opportunity to increase jobs helped him decide to approve the construction. “The biggest factor when I looked at it in the…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Banned Books Week
It's Banned Book Week! Grady Newsource Explains what a banned book is and why this week is important to the freedom of reading.
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Grady Newsource Profiles: Deputy Sheriff William Minish
By Kayta Riedlinger Madison County Deputy Sheriff William Minish balances life at home and his job in the community. Watch how he provides children with a safe place to learn by patroling the halls and handling complaints.
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Grady Newsource Explains: Madison County Jail Expansion
By: Damian C. Reynolds The overcrowded all-male Madison County Jail will begin a $2.65 million expansion soon and also has the potential to become coed. The jail currently houses 101 male inmates, but has only 64 beds. The expansion will add 32 beds, but Capt. Greg Fisk, Madison County jail…
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Today’s Top 5 – Sept. 17, 2015
1. Texting and driving is turning into a leading cause of death. Reporter Savannah Wilson is finding out what the UGA Student Government Association is doing to help stop it. 2. The University of Georgia College Republicans are hosting a tailgate with presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Saturday. Reporter…
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Stories to Watch
\t For 23 years, Bobbie Rooker has dedicated her service to the Madison County Food Bank. Reporter Chelsea Beimfohr found out how her love, compassion, and commitment are felt by the community. \t A second waste water leak in Oconee County has some residents concerned about the quality of their…
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Grady Newsource Explains: School Bus Safety
Two Madison County school buses have been involved in accidents within the last 10 days.
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Today’s Top 5: Sept. 16, 2015
Grady Newsource’s Top Five News Stories cover Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages. 1. The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) was one of four organizations to receive a service grant from the National…