John Klimm

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison braces for second round of budget cuts

From Staff Reports
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Facing a recently identified $20 million infrastructure backlog and aging utility systems, the City of Madison is defining the financial strategy it will use to rebuild.While municipalities across the state are resorting to large millage rate increases to cover similar gaps, Madison officials...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

‘It rains on the just as well as the unjust’

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The Madison City Council's work session on Jan. 31 gave it its first look at a draft stormwater utility ordinance.The city has been considering a stormwater utility program for several years with more emphasis on its creation since City Manager John Klimm came on board almost three years ago.As...
Madison public works director Shawn Wood in his former office at the Jones County Public Works Department. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Madison public works director Shawn Wood in his former office at the Jones County Public Works Department. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

New public works director joins the City of Madison

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Madison City Manager John Klimm introduced the city’s new Director of Public Works to the city council during the work session held on Nov. 1.Shawn Wood comes to Madison from Jones County, where, according to Klimm, he led a staff of 75 in the construction, operations, and maintenance of roads,...
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Residents respond to Madison community survey

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The residents of Madison have spoken.The recently completed community survey results show that hundreds of Madison residents offered opinions about what they like about Madison and their concerns about its future.Sean P. McKinley and Elizabeth Miller of the University of New Hampshire Survey...
John Klimm (CONTRIBUTED)

John Klimm (CONTRIBUTED)

Allegations stack up against Madison city manager

Hannah Barron
Thursday, September 26, 2024
John Klimm, Madison’s city manager since 2022, is facing allegations from city employees of bullying and ineffective leadership.In an anonymous letter sent to the mayor and city council on July 16, city employees alleged they have been “subjugated to a toxic work environment.”The employees cited...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

City of Madison tackles road repair projects

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The City of Madison has announced significant progress in its ongoing road repair and resurfacing efforts.This initiative marks the beginning of a comprehensive project by a local contractor, East Coast Grading, to improve six key roads within the city through a strategic partnership with Morgan...
Interim Chief Roy Whitehead and Police Officer Jonathan Mills who was recently promoted to senior police officer. CONTRIBUTED

Interim Chief Roy Whitehead and Police Officer Jonathan Mills who was recently promoted to senior police officer. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department promotes career advancement

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The City of Madison is implementing a new promotional system for its police department, designed to foster greater opportunities for advancement.According to a press release from the City of Madison, the new system aligns with the recommendations from an audit conducted earlier this year.City...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County governments study proposed budget

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Government bodies in Morgan County are examining accounts payable and accounts receivable closely as they prepare budgets for establishing millage rates later this summer.Madison City Manager John Klimm and Finance Director Karen Stapp presented the FY2025 budget to Mayor Fred Perriman and council...
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