Danielsville News

“It was fun. I learned a lot just participating and would do it again.”

Keeping an eye on your community Madison County FFA member Jacob Holliman recently competed in the Area II FFA Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Operations & Maintenance Career Development Event held at the ... via Athens Banner-Herald

Blue Bell Gallery in Comer will host its 2007 Holiday Open House and is lining up a series of art exhibitions for 2008. via Athens Banner-Herald

“We have, I think, more of our share in Madison County of meth than they do in other places”

Photo of powdered methamphetamine from methabuse.net Local law enforcement, social workers, counselors talk about county's drug problem BY BEN MUNRO When asked about "meth" in Madison County, Captain Mike ... via Jackson Herald

Story updated at 7:58 PM on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 The Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter will host a fall carnival fundraiser from noon-4 p.m. Nov. via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 7:58 PM on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 The 2007 Toy Ride will take place Nov. via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 7:58 PM on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 The Cruzaders for Christ Auto Show will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Town Center parking lot off U.S. Highway 29 in downtown Danielsville. via Athens Banner-Herald

Woman dies after collision with dump truck A woman was reportedly killed after the vehicle she was driving ran into the back of a dump truck attempting to make a left turn on Hwy. via Jackson Herald

“I know it's devastating and I know (the Souths) have a lot of bills and anything we can do to help would be a great honor”

Story updated at 6:13 PM on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 On a recent October afternoon, Cindy South and her 3-year-old son Peyton were headed back to their home in Royston. via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 6:19 PM on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 The Madison County Habitat for Humanity will hold its 5th Annual Home & Garden Art Auction on Nov. via Athens Banner-Herald

“And don't miss the BBQ pork, chicken, ribs, hotdogs, burgers, Italian sausage and be sure to take care of that sweet tooth with funnel cakes, pies, baked goods, snow cones, and cotton candy.”

Danielsville festival to feature Holman Autry Band Saturday The Danielsville Fall Festival will kick off its seventh annual festival this Saturday with a free concert by Madison County's own Holman Autry Band. via Jackson Herald

“It teaches them to be able to identify risks and react appropriately”

Brittany Wade demonstrates the new driving simulator at Madison County High School last week. via Athens Banner-Herald

“I believe the seniors in the region will appreciate living in a community that's low maintenance, beautiful and with amenities like a pool, a golf course and a lake to fish”

Sunrise or Sunset? Byram says residential development, course modifications needed to stay in business BY ZACH MITCHAM Sunrise Golf Course owner John Byram told county zoning officials Tuesday that he wants to ... via Jackson Herald

“It appears it's an accidental fire”

Story updated at 11:08 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2007 A midday fire claimed the life of a Madison County woman Thursday. via Athens Banner-Herald

“She was a wonderful woman. She did a lot for Madison County”

Story updated at 10:09 PM on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Barbarianne Russell, one of Madison County's best-known civic, cultural and conservation leaders, died Wednesday at her home in Colbert after a long ... via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 6:42 PM on Monday, October 15, 2007 RESEARCH AWARD: Chris Bell, a fourth-year doctoral student in counseling psychology in the University of Georgia's College of Education, has received the ... via Athens Banner-Herald

BOC to meet Oct. 22 on SPLOST BY ZACH MITCHAM Will sales tax money go toward recreation upgrades? Will funds be used to improve county infrastructure, roads or emergency communications? Will cities get a slice ... via Jackson Herald

Story updated at 11:22 PM on Saturday, October 13, 2007 Madison County authorities have recovered an automobile they believe may be the getaway car used in a Thursday bank robbery in Colbert, but the two ... via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 10:21 PM on Thursday, October 11, 2007 Section of Ga. 106 to close for repairs The state Department of Transportation next week will close a short section of Georgia Highway 106 near Neese for ... via Athens Banner-Herald

“I guarantee you that's a rat-rod, too”

Photo from the Madison County Cruisers' web site at: clubs.hemmings.com/madisoncountycruisers Calling all Cars Madison County Cruisers back at Danielsville Fall Festival BY BEN MUNRO If it has wheels, it can ... via Jackson Herald

Keeping an eye on the people AND places in your community Peyton Shiflet of Colbert watches while Goose The Clown creates a poodle out of a balloon. via Athens Banner-Herald