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Madison County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Madison County, GA.

Results 1 - 20 of 411 in Madison County, GA

  1. Local couple visits a small chapel nestled away on a long country roadRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... outskirts of Nicholson on Nov. 1. The chapel has a prayer bench and is open for people to enter and pray. The Madison County family dropped by to visit and take some photographs. Albert Chandler said he has his own photography business and enjoys ...

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    Related Topix: Nicholson, GA

  2. Around Madison: The holiday spiritRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... along with Robert Cummings of Greenville, S.C. For information, call (706) 788-3477. Something's cooking The Madison County Senior Center is holdings its annual bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19. The sale includes items from cakes and pies to ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Danielsville, GA, Stephens, GA, Winder, GA, Hull, GA

  3. Madison County police blotterRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: Madison County police blotter Published The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: Arrest: On Oct.

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    Related Topix: Georgia, Winder, GA, Hull, GA, Danielsville, GA

  4. Going hog wild at the market show in ComerRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    Thirty-two members exhibited 55 market hogs and breeding gilts at the recent Madison County FFA and 4-H market hog show held in Comer.

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    Related Topix: Comer, GA

  5. Teacher, students among this year's artist marketRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... in months. DAVID MANNING Madison County High School art teacher Samantha Barnum stands amid her creations recently at her house in Hull. Barnum is one of 30-plus ...

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    Related Topix: Hull, GA, Danielsville, GA, Education Etc.

  6. Madison County dominates all-region softball rosterRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    Following a 27-4 season and a Region 8-AAAA championship, the Madison County softball team was well-represented in the All-Region 8-AAAA team.

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    Related Topix: High School Sports, Georgia High School Sports

  7. Random Thoughts: Hypocrisy testRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... Sen. Ralph Hudgens, R-Hull, who recently donated a display of documents including the Ten Commandments to the Madison County government - during the next legislative session by surprising them in the hallways with the following challenge: Name all ...

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    Related Topix: Hull, GA, Opinion

  8. Gunman nearly killed cousin

    Saturday Nov 7 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... Wise lived on Jade Lane off Whitehall Road in Southeastern Clarke County and Borders lived with her mother in Madison County, according to police. On Thursday afternoon, Wise waited in the parking lot of the Shoppes of South Athens for Borders to ...

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    Related Topix: Suicide, Athens, GA, Oglethorpe County, GA

  9. 'Cats capture perfect seasonRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 6 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... the playoffs next week. Salem (6-4, 6-4) falls into a tie for fourth place and must await the outcomes of the Madison County and Loganville games to find out its playoff fate. "Awe, man this is unbelievable," Apalachee coach Shane Davis said. "This ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football

  10. Gladiators clinch home playoff gameRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... for good. ► Key Stat : Clarke Central running back Quenshaun Watson rushed for 193 yards. The entire Madison County team rushed for 54. ► Impact : Clarke Central wraps up the second seed out of Region 8-AAAA and earns a home playoff ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football, High School Football

  11. Suzanne Hudgens: Hudgens' donation not politicalRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Athens Banner-Herald

    In response to Editorial Page Editor Jim Thompson's Sunday column headlined "Let's put commandments in politics," I must point out that I'm the one who asked the Madison County commissioners to accept a donation of historical documents including the Ten Commandments.

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  12. Impact of Berlin Wall's fall felt todayRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... ent Country," German film, Cin, 234 W. Hancock Ave. ► All month: Pieces of the Berlin Wall on display, Madison County Library, 1325 Georgia Highway 98 West, Danielsville More info available at www.gsstudies.uga.edu .

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    Related Topix: Georgia, University of Georgia, Berlin, Germany, World News, Germany

  13. White Raiders fall just short in bid for perfectionRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    Although a last-second touchdown in the league championship game prevented the Madison County Youth Association Junior White Raiders from enjoying a storybook ending, the team's regular-season play was about as close to perfect as possible.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  14. Chee varsity boys sixth, girls seventhRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Barrow County News

    ... Central, 51; Heritage, 85; Loganville, 122; and Clarke Central, 143. They finished ahead of Monroe Area, 192; Madison County, 212; Cedar Shoals, 221; Salem, 271; and Rockdale County, 324. Only five teams scored in the JV boys' race, with Heritage ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. A cool autumn afternoon good time to build a car shedRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... a board for the new shed he is building behind his business, A.N.T. Signs, in Colbert. Reterink has help from Madison County resident Gary Hollis, originally of Social Circle. Reterink said he needed a shed to park one of his cars to keep it out of ...

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    Related Topix: Colbert, GA, Social Circle, GA

  16. Take care when you cough or sneezeRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    The Madison County Health Department in Danielsville is urging people to practice ways to keep from spreading flu and cold germs during this time of H1N1, or swine flu.

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    Related Topix: Danielsville, GA, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

  17. Around Madison: Anonymous good deedRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    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.

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    Related Topix: Athens, GA, Carlton, GA, Crawford, GA, Jefferson, GA

  18. Madison County police blotterRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: Harassment: On Oct.

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    Related Topix: Colbert, GA, Danielsville, GA, Banks County, GA, Hull, GA

  19. Shot from rifle hits truck, misses driverRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... to be hunting in that field anyway.' " Barrett left but returned to the scene when he saw the bullet hole. Madison County sheriff's deputy Gary Floyd already had arrived. Barrett said he and Smith were standing about 20 yards or less from where the ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

  20. Church, pastor have a plan for helping othersRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... its members take part in is two printed pages long. Children, elderly, homeless, married, singles, native Madison County residents and immigrants benefit from the kindness of the Danielsville flock. They deliver meals, gather school supplies, donate ...

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    Related Topix: Danielsville, GA, Life, Holidays, Halloween, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream