Madison

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Volunteers come forward for city

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The City of Madison has announced the formation of a citizen finance committee and will join thousands of communities nationwide that already feature similar groups.
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman (middle) cuts the ribbon, alongside representatives of Woda Cooper Companies Inc. and residents, to celebrate the opening of Prior Farms in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Mayor Fred Perriman (middle) cuts the ribbon, alongside representatives of Woda Cooper Companies Inc. and residents, to celebrate the opening of Prior Farms in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

Prior Farms single-family rental homes open in Madison

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Woda Cooper Companies Inc. and Parallel Housing Inc. celebrated the opening of Prior Farms in Madison with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 16. The $18.5 million development features 40 single-family rental homes at 1001 Harrow Street, adjacent to the Carmichael Commons townhomes.
The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau boasts of $65.3 million in visitor spending last year. Above is an aerial photo of Madison’s Town Park from the city’s website. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau boasts of $65.3 million in visitor spending last year. Above is an aerial photo of Madison’s Town Park from the city’s website. CONTRIBUTED

Tourism in Morgan County, Madison exceeds pre-pandemic level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced that tourism in Morgan County generated $65.3 million in spending in 2024.
The Sinclair in downtown Madison reopened to the community on July 22, following a fire that claimed several of the building’s adjoining businesses. The cafe was affected by intense smoke and water damage as a result of the fire. CONTRIBUTED

The Sinclair in downtown Madison reopened to the community on July 22, following a fire that claimed several of the building’s adjoining businesses. The cafe was affected by intense smoke and water damage as a result of the fire. CONTRIBUTED

Downtown Madison businesses begin rebuilding following fires

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 31, 2025
MAD Hospitality reopened The Sinclair in downtown Madison on July 22, less than two weeks after a devastating fire on July 13, which destroyed a majority of the building’s components.
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman delivers his third State of the City Address. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison Mayor Fred Perriman delivers his third State of the City Address. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Mayor Perriman talks state of the city

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman delivered his third annual State of the City Address before an almost packed house at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on March 13.
T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison celebrates Christmas

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The City of Madison held its annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 14. Various floats, walking groups, vintage cars, horses, dogs, dancers, and the award-winning Morgan County High School Band traveled into town on East Avenue, Hancock Street, and made a right turn onto Jefferson Street toward Town Park.
Pastor Derrick Worrell of First St. Paul Baptist Church centered his remarks around gun safety and responsibility. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Pastor Derrick Worrell of First St. Paul Baptist Church centered his remarks around gun safety and responsibility. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison hosts Vote Your Values Festival

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Madison’s Town Park hosted the Vote Your Values Festival on Oct. 26, the last Saturday to vote in the 2024 election.According to a press release announcing the event, voters could stroll to the poll with the festival’s fitness team or catch a ride on the “Votemobile” shuttle.
The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

MAD Hospitality sees success since 2020 opening

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 1, 2024
MAD Hospitality of downtown Madison was established in 2020 by Thomas Preston Real Estate. After four years of business, the company owns seven projects, including five restaurants, a unique event venue, and The New South Motor Inn at 1240 Eatonton Rd.
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