Madison County
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Madison County
Behind the Bars in Madison County
Madison County, GA- Madison County Jail plans to get relief from a problem that’s felt nationally… overcrowding. This local jail is awaiting new beds, in hopes that this will make life easier for the jail’s employees. A Madison County Jail Sargeant says the overcrowding makes it hard to manage the inmates,…
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Athens-Clarke County
5 Things To Know for November 4th
Athens, GA- Today is Election Day! Have you cast your ballot? We’ll bring you the latest on what to expect tonight and how the turnout will be today. Athens, GA- The Athens-Clarke County Library may be saying goodbye to Rebecca Ballard. Parents love her story telling and have started a petition. We find…
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Madison County
Toys And Beards In Madison County
Danielsville, GA- Deputies who bring in toys can grow a beard in Madison County. Sheriff Kip Thomas is allowing his deputies to grow beards if they bring in a new toy to the office for kids in the county as part of the Toys For Tots Foundation. The Sheriff’s Office says…
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Madison County
A Day in the Life of a Madison County Jailer
Athens, GA – 11 years… That’s how long one woman has served as a jailer in Madison County…. longer than anyone else. From the outside looking in her job is to keep inmates in order, but SHE says her job is about making a difference in people’s lives, and sometimes, maybe…
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Athens-Clarke County
Lowest Gas Prices in your area
Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…
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Madison County
Madison County Jail Adds More Beds
Danielsville, GA–Madison county is adding roughly thirty beds to their jail. The extra beds are expected to reduce overcrowding. Reporter Ally Laukhuf visited the jail and will have more on the story later.
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Madison County
Madison Crematory
A Madison County funeral home owner says being buried is becoming a thing of the past. That prompted him to want a crematory. A group of residents are not happy of this news and want an appeal. Report Justin Fedich talks to the Ivie Funeral Home owner about the recent…
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Madison County
5 Things to Know October 2
Athens, GA – The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agent, who was shot Tuesday evening, is still hospitalized and name has not been released. Meanwhile, 21 year old Steven McKinley is in jail without bond and awaiting for possible federal charges. Reporter Ashley Jetton has more. Athens, GA – The family…
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Madison County
Sports News for September 30th
Athens, GA – Former UGA basketball player, Terrell Bell, has been named the new boys basketball head coach for Monsignor Donovan High School. Bell is very familiar with the Athens area. He graduated from Cedar Shoals high school. Bell then played for the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team from 1993 to…
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Top 3 of the Day
Athens, GA – It’s flu season! There are two ways for kids to avoid getting the vaccination: the traditional flu shot and the nasal spray. The CDC says young children may need two doses of these vaccines and that the nasal spray is the better option for them. Reporter Ashley Jetton…