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The man who shot and killed his former girlfriend then committed suicide Thursday nearly killed a third person as he apparently tried to escape from police.
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Madison County commission Chairman Anthony Dove always is weary when rain wakes him up at night.
Around Madison: Anonymous good deed
Susanne DeGrasse, branch manager for the Madison County Library, has announced that an Athens Technical College employee who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to give $500 to the Friends of the Library if matching funds can be raised.
Artist market on Danielsville Square
Stephanie Astalos-Jones, a Madison County artist and actress who makes pysanky , as seen here, and pysanky jewelry, is one of more than 30 artists who will show their art at the fourth annual Madison County Artist Market planned for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov.
Lindsay Pollard-Post: Tethering dogs creates problems
In light of the attack on a 5-year-old boy by a dog who reportedly broke free from a chain and ran into the boy's house, I urge officials to follow the lead of Athens-Clarke County to protect children and animals by making it illegal to chain dogs .
Melanie Hennings' son was born in a Paris hospital six years ago. Not only was prenatal care and her hospital stay free under the French health care system, but her son, Nicolo, was entitled to five years of free wellness visits to the doctor, said Hennings, an Athens teacher who lived in Europe from 1997 to 2004.
Former Madison County deputy clerk sentenced
A former Madison County deputy clerk has been sentenced to two years in prison and 10 years of probation a week after she pleaded guilty to two counts of felony theft.
Senior Center members bowl their way to victory
Madison County Senior Center Director Joe Dudley, left, is seen with Wii bowling award winners from a recent gaming tournament at the center.
Former Madison clerk gets two years in prison
Former Madison County Deputy Clerk Melinda Spence was sentenced to two years in prison and 10 years of probation today, after she pleaded guilty to stealing more than $80,000 from the county government.
Madison County dog regs introduced
A new amendment to the Madison County animal control ordinance will lessen the chances of dangerous dog attacks, officials say.
Lawful display debated in Madison
A collection of historical documents - including a framed print of the Ten Commandments - soon could hang inside the Madison County Government Complex.
Counties talk animal control after attacks
Madison County Code Enforcement Officer Jack Huff kneels outside of a Colbert home where he served an animal complaint recently.
Chip Shirley: Get tough with dog owners
The story of the 5-year-old Hull boy being mauled by a dog is sad and frightening .
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: Fraud: On Oct.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: Arrest: On Oct.
Madison ponders dog law after 5-year-old attacked
A dog attacked a 5-year-old boy in his home in Hull on Friday evening, officials say, and the attack has Madison County commissioners looking at ways to strengthen dog laws in the county.
Danielsville in a festive mood
Madison County resident Grace Riley said the inaugural Danielsville Fall Festival got off to a "modest start" in 2000, but the event has grown a little each year since.
Blackmon: Now's time for regional planning
Recent Banner-Herald headlines have referenced a revival of talks about an economic development alliance between Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties.
Classic cars, band featured at benefit
Lavonda Haley, who works the cash register at Adams Clover Farm Store north of Danielsville, collects money for Travis Adams, who was seriously injured in June.
Around Madison: Artists to invade town
The fourth annual Madison County Artist Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov.
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