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MAGallery presents ‘Home Is...’ exhibition
Lena Hensley
Artists and guests filled the Madison Art Gallery on June 8 for the opening of an exhibition named “Home Is…”.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Madison celebrates Juneteenth
T. Michael Stone
The City of Madison held a parade and festival on Saturday, June 17, to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday that followed on Monday.
Mayor Fred Perriman was at the center of the event greeting those in attendance with his customary warmth and geniality.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Child swap ends in new husband’s murder
T. Michael Stone
An Augusta man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault following a shooting at the Pilot Truck Stop in Madison on the evening of June 16.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Madison council approves permit for apartment house
T. Michael Stone
The Madison City Council approved a conditional use permit at its June 12 meeting that will allow a local developer to construct an apartment house.
Zachary Williams, the owner of Z. Williams Development Company, plans to construct a single apartment building containing four apartment units.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Budget discussions are underway inside Madison’s city hall. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
Madison begins budget process; manager urges restraint
T. Michael Stone
The Madison City Council began its month-long process of hammering out a budget for the upcoming year on May 26, and the new Madison City Manager John Klimm is adamant the city needs to reign in some of its spending and closely examine money it does spend.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
A custom-made commemorative plaque was presented to the retiring chief as part of the retirement reception. Pictured from left to right are: Battalion Chief Dusty Powell, Administrative Assistant Cindy Williams, Chief Jeff Stone, Battalion Chief Josh Tinseth and firefighters Jake Mason and Chris Tuck. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
Morgan County Fire Chief Jeff Stone retires
T. Michael Stone
Because emergencies can happen at the worst possible times, members of the fire service rarely work a predictable schedule. And when you are in charge of a staff of approximately 100, you have to be prepared to respond to any situation without warning.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
"Rolling Thunder" in the form of more than 1,000 motorcycles roared through Madison on Memorial Day to honor fallen heroes. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
Ride for America: 25th annual event honors fallen heroes
T. Michael Stone
On the morning of May 29, hundreds of people lined up on Main Street in Madison to witness the annual Ride For America (RFA), held each Memorial Day to honor and remember those who have died in service to the country.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
You can find a wide variety of housing units on Commerce Street and the surrounding avenues, including singlewide and doublewide trailers as well as stick-built homes. Some of the housing is in poor condition. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
City says no to manufactured home in Beacon Heights
T. Michael Stone
Although the Madison City Council approved a workforce housing development for property near Carmichael and Cox Road, the governing body slammed the door on a request by Robert Pennington Jr.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Domestic incident involving gun results in two arrests
T. Michael Stone
Two people were arrested by Madison police officers May 18 following a domestic incident that had escalated to the point the female involved fired a handgun at the male.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Lithonia man killed in I-20 crash
T. Michael Stone
A Lithonia man died May 18 when his Honda Civic crashed into a concrete bridge pier supporting the Seven Islands overpass.
According to Sgt. N.B. Carter of the Georgia State Patrol, 25-year-old Devonte Abner of 6458 Alford Way received fatal injuries upon impact at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 19, 2023