John Klimm

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.
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.
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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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.
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.
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.
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