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A tractor-trailer makes the difficult turn from South Main Street onto West Washington Street. A bypass west of Madison would put an end to congestion like this in downtown Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

A tractor-trailer makes the difficult turn from South Main Street onto West Washington Street. A bypass west of Madison would put an end to congestion like this in downtown Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison continues to seek traffic solutions

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Madison City Council has passed a resolution establishing a set of strategic priorities regarding traffic congestion and heavy truck volume through downtown as it continues to find ways to address issues that negatively impact pedestrian safety, walkability and the historic downtown experience.
The Madison City Council approved a setback variance for a parcel of property on N. Second Street. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison City Council approved a setback variance for a parcel of property on N. Second Street. CONTRIBUTED

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Madison approves financial agreement with B&G Club

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 16, 2023
During its most recent meeting, the Madison City Council dealt with a financial shortfall created by a gap between a grant and a contract. The city recently received a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as a fiscal agency flowthrough agency for the Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls Club.
Madison City Council/Photo

Madison City Council/Photo

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Madison considers glass recycling effort

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Madison city manager John Klimm says glass recycling may not be as impractical as we have been led to believe. Klimm said he had been approached by residents and business owners who lamented the fact that Madison no longer recycles glass.
The former site of Morgan Memorial Hospital may be left vacant to fall into disrepair, according to the hospital authority. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The former site of Morgan Memorial Hospital may be left vacant to fall into disrepair, according to the hospital authority. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison wins court case brought by Hospital Authority

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Madison City Attorney Jimmy Carter announced that Ocmulgee Circuit Superior Court Judge Steven Bradley has rendered a ruling, upholding the city’s contention that the use of the old Morgan County Memorial Hospital building would be a nonconforming use under the city’s zoning ordinance.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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City of Madison sets millage rates

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Madison City Council set its millage rates for the upcoming tax cycle during its Aug. 8 meeting. Municipal taxes are in addition to the taxes paid to Morgan County. The millage rate for the entire City of Madison was lowered from 5.573 to 5.554. That translates to an additional $222.
An artist rendering of a 52-unit apartment complex to be located in downtown Madison was presented to Madison City Council. The needed zoning change required to build it was denied. CONTRIBUTED

An artist rendering of a 52-unit apartment complex to be located in downtown Madison was presented to Madison City Council. The needed zoning change required to build it was denied. CONTRIBUTED

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Madison City Council wrestling with PRDs again

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Madison City Council wrestled with a number of zoning issues at its Aug. 8 meeting, with one Planned Residential Development (PRD) getting the go ahead and the other withdrawn at the last minute.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Madison City Council approves zoning requests

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Madison City Council approved a conditional use permit at the July 11 meeting that will allow a medical office to occupy space at 2151 Eatonton Road, Building H. The property is located south of I-20 adjacent to the Super 8 motel. The city’s Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval.
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