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One zoning variance denied, another withdrawn

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Madison City Council dealt with several zoning issues during its meeting on Nov. 11.The first zoning question involved minimum lot area variances requested by Felipe Salvador and Elena Martin. The request asked that one lot be granted a variance from .25 acres to .
Inventory on display at the expanded TJ Bishop’s Men’s Shop in downtown Madison. Photos by HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Inventory on display at the expanded TJ Bishop’s Men’s Shop in downtown Madison. Photos by HANNAH BARRON/Staff

TJ Bishop’s expands storefront

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
TJ Bishop’s in downtown Madison has become a target destination for everything a man needs to complete his wardrobe—from jeans and belts to sports jackets.Before the shop opened in 2020, there was no place in Madison where men could find quality outfits.
Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

STMA hosting ‘Out of Penumbra’ book signing

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead will host author William Charles Conner on Nov. 23 as he presents Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy of a self-described “journey from ignorance to art.
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.
The Madison Drug Company sought to paint the brick wall on the Thomason street side of their building either white or gray. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The Madison Drug Company sought to paint the brick wall on the Thomason street side of their building either white or gray. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison City Council denies COA appeal

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Madison City Council upheld a ruling that denied the Madison Drug Company permission to paint the brick wall on the Thomason Street side of the building either white or gray.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Council dives into Madison community survey results

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The bulk of the Madison City Council work session held on Nov. 1 in the council chambers was devoted to information that came out more than two months ago. Still, City Manager John Klimm wants the community to know city leaders have not forgotten.Between May 10 and Aug.
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 RaceTrac development on Hwy 441 just south of I-20 will include a 81,000-square-foot store and 22 fuel pumps. (CONTRIBUTED)

The RaceTrac development on Hwy 441 just south of I-20 will include a 81,000-square-foot store and 22 fuel pumps. (CONTRIBUTED)

Another RaceTrac coming to Lake Country

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 17, 2024
A new RaceTrac opened in Greensboro in August, and it appears Madison will follow suit in a year or so.On Oct. 14, the Madison City Council approved a map amendment and a zoning variance that will allow for a new RaceTrac travel center on the east side of Hwy. 441, just south of I-20.
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