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PAGE 16A —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 2, 2009
School system switching
to centralized registration
Parents may no longer register or enroll children at any of the Madison
County school campus offices.
Centralized registration starts July 20 at the Madison County Board of
Education Office at 800 Madison Street in Danielsville.
The central office is closed until July 19.
Anything related to registration will be conducted at the central office,
including enrollment or re-enrollment of a child, submitting a change of
address or transferring a child from one elementary school in the system
to another.
Registration requires the following documents:
•a completed enrollment form.
•proof of residence (choose one of four: utility bill with service address
and landline telephone number; lease or purchase agreement for property
in Madison County; proof of homeowners’ insurance: or a notarized
residence affidavit).
•current photo ID of registering parent/guardian.
•birth certificate.
•social security card.
•permission waiver for social security number use.
•current immunization record (Georgia Form 3231).
•custody papers if applicable.
•authorization to release records (faxed to previous school).
•migrant form.
•student language form.
•free/reduced lunch application.
•network user agreement.
These additional items are required for students grades 6-12.
•withdrawal from previous school.
•previous school transcripts or report cards.
•previous discipline transcripts or report cards.
A kindergarten questionnaire is required for kindergarten registration.
“These documents are required, and you will not be allowed to register
without them," school system leaders say.
Forms for enrollment, permission for use of social security numbers,
authorization to release records, migrants, student language, free and
reduced lunch applications, network user agreements and kindergarten
questionnaire can be accessed at www.madison.kl2.ga.us after June 1.
Central office registration hours from July 20 to Aug. 14 are 8:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hours are extended to 7 p.m. on July
28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 6. Early morning registration, starting at 7:30 a.m., is
available Aug. 6-7 and Aug. 10.
DOT trims back
on mowing schedule
Budget cuts are forcing
the Georgia Department of
Transportation to trim back
mowing on the state rights-of-
way.
The change will take effect
immediately and during the next
fiscal year, which began on July
1.
Crews are performing only
those mowing operations need
ed to maintain the safety of
state roadways until full mow
ing operations begin and will
reduce their normal mowing
cycle operations throughout FY
2010.
With limited mowing the
department will save approxi
mately $10.95 million next
year.
“We would like to engage in a
full mowing schedule which is
normally mowing twice within
a growing season, but the funds
are just not there," said acting
director of operations Bryant
Poole. “We understand that one
of the most visible maintenance
concerns to our traveling public
is the height of grass on the
rights-of-way, but be assured
that we will continue to do safe
ty mowing on an as needed
basis."
The approach to delivering
the maintenance and operational
services begins and ends with
the overriding principle and goal
of ensuring motorists' safety,
according to the DOT.
Maintenance activities intend
ed primarily for roadway aes
thetics and enhancements that
do not relate to the preservation
of the road or to preventing
specific safety hazards are being
severely reduced.
As part of safety mowing, the
department will clear vegetation
as needed to ensure that critical
roadway signage remains visible
and will also continue its vege
tation management program by
applying growth retardant on
vegetation, where necessary.
With the beginning of the new
fiscal year, the department will
begin mowing again across the
state.
The goal is to mow the sec
ondary routes once this calendar
year instead of the two mowing
cycles from previous years. To
help in the reduced effort, there
are a few local municipalities
and private corporations that
have entered into maintenance
agreements with the department
that allow them to maintain
some areas on our interstates
and secondary highway system.
The Georgia DOT understands
that the condition and aesthetics
of roadways is a key component
of our state's image — well-
maintained roads speak volumes
about the community's civic
pride, the agency announced in
a press release.
During this time of fiscal
constraint, the department is
encouraging local governments
and civic or community organi
zations to participate in efforts
that support local beautification,
such as the Adopt-A-Highway
and the Keep Georgia Beautiful
programs, which encourage
organizations to assist in regu
larly scheduled litter pick-up.
The department will contin
ue working to find other solu
tions to address keeping road
ways aesthetically pleasing to
Georgians and those traveling
through the state.
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The Madison County Solid waste
Transfer station will be CLOSED
Saturday, July 4,2008
in observance of
independence Day.
‘LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE WEEK
The first ever FFA/FCCLA “Leadership Team of the Week” was awarded to the girls’ team cabin “Peach Heat,” which
included FFA members and FCCLA members from Madison County and Franklin County chapters. Leadership Team
of the Week members included (back row) Lauren Bridges, Hannah Smith, Amanda Garrett, Hannah Flimming, Bryse
Towns, Savannah Roberts, Adrianna Bond, Faith Bridges, Haley Bowen, (middle row) Cappy Falconer, Kate Russum,
Kaley Hall, Alex McLaughlin, Brianna Roberts, Elizabeth Haagen, Emili Sarver, Brittany Claybom, (front row:) Emily
Cary, Gabby Rico, Lauren Bruce, Katie Haun, Addie Thomson, Cholie Thomson, Emily Thomas and Morgan Tolbert.
Tours planned at UGA Trial Gardens July 11
By April Sorrow
University of Georgia
What began as a vacant lot of land and one
man’s dream has blossomed into a world-
renowned research garden, where materials
from plant breeders across the world are tested
and displayed each year.
The public can get a first-hand look at the
University of Georgia Trial Gardens at its
annual open house July 11 from 8 a.m. until
noon. The gardens are located in Athens, Ga.,
between Snelfing Dining Hall and the R. C.
Wilson Pharmacy Building. Parking is avail
able in the South Campus Parking Deck.
The gardens are always open to visitors,
free of charge. During the annual open house,
however, tours will be led by UGA College
of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
horticulture professor Allan Armitage and his
students.
A well-known writer, speaker, researcher
and teacher, Armitage spearheaded the gar
den’s creation in 1982.
The recipient of many awards, he has
introduced several plants to the ornamental
industry. His work with heat- and humidity-
tolerant crops resulted in the national market
ing program Athens Select. Approximately
30 plants have been introduced under the
label, including Princess Pennisetum, Ragin
Cajin Ruellia and Bonita Shea Begonia.
The author of 13 books, Armitage will have
signed copies available at the open house.
Advanced and novice gardeners visit the
gardens throughout the year to gather ideas for
their own gardens and to view the latest plant
releases.
Gail Eilers from Jacksonville, Fla., describes
the garden as an “unnecessarily beautiful"
place.
“The rose-covered gazebo is breathtaking,"
she said. “Walking around, I learned the names
of plants. I saw a student putting in a bunch
of flats of annuals. It's hard to find gardens
like that."
A frequent visitor of public gardens, Eilers
praised the university staff that maintains the
site.
"Seeing a place like that makes you feel
good about the whole institution,” she said.
"The garden has so many beautiful examples.
What really amazed me was how healthy and
in what great shape all the plants are in.”
In addition to being a popular site for garden
ers, CAES faculty and staff use it for research
and teaching. The gardens are also a resource
for breeders, retailers, growers, landscapers
and consumers.
A plant sale featuring interesting and hard-
to-find plants is a new feature of this year’s
open house. Rain barrels and garden art from
a local artist will be available for purchase. The
event will be held rain or shine and a donation
of $5 is requested.
For more information or for directions, visit
the Web site ugatrial.hort.uga.edu.
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