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PAGE 2A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 7, 2021
Court .cont’d from 1A
loitering and prowling.
•Kyle Thomas Melton,
of Colbert, was sentenced
by Malcom to serve 12
months of probation on
charges of theft by taking
and possession of drug-re
lated objects. A charge of
theft by deception was dis
missed.
•Larry Jackson Floyd,
of Danielsville, was sen
tenced by Judge Phelps to
serve 12 months of proba
tion and pay a $250 fine on
a charge of simple battery
family violence.
•Melissa K. McDougald.
of Carlton, was sentenced
by Judge Malcom to serve
12 months of probation,
with the first 24 hours to be
served in confinement and
pay a $300 fine on a charge
of DUI/less safe/drugs.
Charges of possession of
a Schedule IV Controlled
Substance, drugs not in
original container and fail
ure to maintain lane were
dismissed.
•David William Mills,
of Danielsville, was sen
tenced by Judge Phelps
to serve 10 years, with
the first two years to be
served in confinement and
the remainder on proba
tion, to be suspended upon
the successful completion
of RSAT and aftercare on
charges of possession of a
Controlled Substance with
intent to distribute, posses
sion of a firearm during the
commission of a felony,
possession of a Schedule I
Controlled Substance with
intent to distribute, posses
sion of a firearm during
the commission of a felony
and possession of a firearm
by a convicted felon.
CONCEPT GRAPHICS IS CHAMBER
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH’
Concept Graphics in Danielsville is the Madison Comity of Chamber of Commerce
October “Business of the Month.” Nominations are accepted from the community each
month, and the Chamber’s membership development committee selects the recipi
ent based on that feedback. “Concept Graphics is a pillar in the community, helping
businesses with their custom graphics/apparel needs,” Chamber leaders said. “From
personal to business marketing materials, Concept Graphics covers Madison County
and beyond in all mediums. Signs, business cards, screen printing, and logo design are
just a few of the many things that Concept can provide for all customers. Creativity and
excellence are two things that make Concept Graphics so outstanding. Throughout the
community, many members have shared stories of how great Concept Graphics work is
for giving any business or organization the materials they need to look their best. Many
nominations mentioned quality work, attention to detail, and artistic creations as a few
reasons why Concept Graphics is so great.” Concept Graphics has worked on many mar
keting materials for the Chamber and even made the “Business of the Month” sign seen
in the photo. “The Chamber is thankful for Concept Graphics’ multiple contributions to
our community, both past and present,” Chamber leaders said. “They are also one of our
shop local discount card program sponsors.”
Facility ...cont’d from 1A
classes. Hot meals would be served at the
senior center instead of being transported
in every day from an hour-and-a-half away,
which would lead to many more people
served with fresh meals at the center, Tyner
said.
Tyner said the estimated overall cost is
$5.3 million, adding that a private donor
has pledged $1.5 million. She said the
Rotary Club of Madison County has com
mitted to a fund-raising effort of $275,000
for the facility. She said a landowner has
agreed to donate property off Hwy. 98
by the recreation department for the new
facility.
“If given the green light and with county
Snyder to serve 12 months
of probation on a charge of
battery (reduced from riot
in a penal institution).
•Robert Arron Hendrix,
of Commerce, was
sentenced by Judge
Wasserman to serve five
years of probation on
charges of possession of
methamphetamine and
possession of drug-related
objects.
•Tana Sue Peppers, of
Athens, was sentenced by
Judge Harvey Wasserman
to serve three years of pro
bation on a charge of pos
session of methamphet
amine. A charge of pedes
trian under the influence
was dismissed.
•Matthew W. Campbell,
of Colbert was sentenced
by Judge Jeff Malcom to
serve 12 months of proba
tion and pay a $100 fine
on a charge of possession
of marijuana less than an
ounce. Charges of posses
sion of methamphetamine,
possession of drug-related
objects (two counts) and
improper tires were dis
missed.
•Donald Steven Syfrett,
of Athens was sentenced
by Judge Phelps to serve
four years in confinement
on charges of possession
of methamphetamine with
intent to distribute, pos
session of a Schedule I
Controlled Substance, fail
ure to maintain lane and
failure to maintain brake
lights in good working
condition.
•Riquavious Bernard
Kelley, of Colbert, was
sentenced by Judge Phelps
to serve 12 months of pro
bation and pay $400 in
fines on charges of two
counts of violation of
family violence order. An
additional violation of a
family violence order was
dismissed.
•Randy Bernard Morris,
of Athens, was sentenced
by Judge Phelps to serve
10 years of probation
and pay $750 in fine on
charges of felony theft by
taking, entering an auto
mobile and simple battery
family violence.
•Justin Lee Carter, of
Hull, was sentenced by
Judge Phelps to serve three
years of probation and pay
$900 in fines on charges of
possession of a Schedule
I Controlled Substance,
possession of drug-related
objects, duty upon strik
ing unattended vehicle and
driving while license sus
pended or revoked. He was
also sentenced by Judge
Phelps to serve 20 years of
probation and pay a $1,000
fine on a charge of first-de
gree burglary. A second
charge of felony theft by
taking was dismissed.
•Jacob Stevie Smith, of
Winterville, was sentenced
by Judge Phelps to serve
12 months of probation
and pay $450 in fines on
charges of criminal attempt
to commit a misdemeanor
and speeding. A count of
possession of a Schedule I
Controlled Substance was
dismissed.
•Riquavious Bernard
Kelley, of Colbert, was
sentenced by Judge Phelps
to serve 12 months of pro
bation and pay $300 in
fines on charges of giving
false information to a law
enforcement officer and
support, we feel people will contribute,”
she said, adding that she wants to see the
project controlled in Madison County, not
through state agencies.
Commissioners said the presentation was
well done, but they also said they’d like to
understand what sort of budget increases
might accompany the facility with increas
es in staffing and other costs.
A potential turning lane off Hwy. 98 for
the facility was mentioned, and commis
sioner Derek Doster said he had concerns
that the $5.3 million figure could easily be
higher with various costs, like a turning
lane, saying he's "concerned about that
pricing.”
BOC, IDA to meet Oct. 21
Zoning cont’d from 1A
The Madison County Board of Commissioners and county industrial development author
ity will hold a joint meeting at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Madison County Library
to discuss county infrastructure.
Mural ..cont’d from 1A
business owner, A1 Stone, helped us come up
with the concept for our new murals. We have
partnered with UGA’s Color the World Bright
to complete the project.”
The new clinic, which will have about 15
employees and offer general family dentistry,
pediatrics and behavioral health services, has
RH Daniel’s name painted on the front of the
building, as well as Medlink. Coca Cola is on
the side of the building facing Hwy. 29, with
three murals on the other side, including one
of Crawford W. Long, the famed surgeon and
pharmacist from Danielsville best known for
his first use of inhaled sulfuric ether as an
anesthetic
“We met with the CEO of Medlink and
talked at length about what was possible and
so we’re restoring a Coca Cola sign on the
side and doing some recreations of things
that were here in the 1930s and 40s,” said
Norman.
The heavy rains have altered plans for a
three-day job, but Norman and his Color-the-
World-Bright crew from UGA typically get
projects done in about three days. The mural
team has work lined up for quite some time
and doesn’t have to solicit for projects.
“We’re booked solid through next year.”
said Norman.
The professor said the mural club originat
ed around 14 years ago after a student wanted
to go on a study abroad trip and needed to
raise funds.
"I said, do a bake sale, wash cars, maybe
do a mural," he said. "And they said, "OK.’
And they came back and somebody offered
them a mural and I laid it out for them and
said this is how you should go about doing
it and they did it and made some money. It
happened again. And then I said, ‘Gosh. I’m
having to spend so much time teaching them
how to do this, I might as well organize this
thing.’ So that’s when we started getting real
ly organized."
The club has a pecking order, with the most
experienced and qualified getting the most
challenging work. The artists have to prove
themselves over time. Seven artists are work
ing on the Danielsville project, including
Norman, Lachin, Eidson. Alondra Arevalo,
Gabriella Poteet, Mary Sanders and Catie
Cook.
"I look at the job, price, designs, then put
together a team that can pull this off,” said
Norman. “So I say, ‘I’m going to need a real
good portrait person. I’m going to need a per
son for steady borders and outlines. I’m going
to need some people who just want to throw
some paint for a price, someone in training
for future jobs down the line. But you have to
first start with the small things and then move
up. You tell them I need this painted white,
this painted yellow and this painted green.”
Norman said it’s "an all hands on deck kind
of thing.”
"All contribute in some way,” he said.
More about the group can be found at
https://colortheworldbrigh.wixsite.com/
mysite/articles-and-recognition
Election .cont’d from 1A
Ha, Wanda F. Lanphear qualified unopposed
for a council seat. And in Hull, three can
didates are unopposed in posts 1-3: Rufus
Michael McElroy, Brian Douglas Koepnick
and John L. Barber.
The Nov. 2 ballot will also include a county
wide referendum for a Transportation Special
Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST)
for a one-cent tax on every dollar spent in
Madison County that will fund transportation
improvements, such as road paving, in Madi
son County and its municipalities.
County code enforcement
officer Christopher Roach said
that much of the property is
unsuitable for poultry houses,
and he recommended Legg
shift his plans over by 100 feet
to provide space between the
houses and a ditch that he said
constitutes a state waterway.
That move led to a setback
infringement, but Roach said
it saved the county from poten
tial headaches regarding the
wateiway.
Commissioners noted
that the zoning board wasn’t
aware of that issue and
agreed 4-0 to approve the
Headmaster’s
Corner
by
Steve Cummings
HOMECOMING AT ACS -
We had a fantastic Homecoming
Week this past week. The ACS
Class of 1981 made it a celebra
tory weekend as they hosted a
large dinner on Saturday evening
commemorating their 40th anni
versary.
The halftime ceremony for our
Homecoming Court was beau
tifully done. Congratulations to
Lydia Fortson who was crowned
our Homecoming Queen, and to
Abby Marchman who was our
Runner-Up. Both of these young
ladies have been at ACS for sev
eral years and are exemplary rep
resentatives of the School.
We also wanted to thank all
the parents and other volunteers
who did a lot of work behind the
scenes to make this a great night
for the School. We appreciate the
great support we’ve always got
ten from our wonderful parents!
ATHENS
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
“Affordable Quality Education Since 1970”
K3-12TH CALL (706) 549-7586
www.athenschristianschool.org
PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF MADISON COUNTY
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021, THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND
REGISTRATION HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION. OUR NEW
ADDRESS IS 20 ALBANY AVE, DANIELSVILLE (OLD FUNERAL HOME NEXT
TO GOVERNMENT COMPLEX). ALL REGISTERED VOTERS FROM THE
DANIELSVILLE PRECINCT WILL BE RECEIVING NEW PRECINCT CARDS IN
THE COMING WEEKS.
ALL EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD AT OUR NEW LOCATION AS WELL. IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 706-795-6335.
request, paving the way for six
poultry houses.
In a separate matter, the
board approved a condition
al use permit for Zachery
Hightower to expand his
poultry spraying business on
Neese-Commerce Road near
Hwy. 98. The matter has been
before commissioners multiple
times and the board recently
sent the issue back to the zon
ing board for further consid
eration. However, Hightower
didn’t attend the last zoning
board meeting, and the mat
ter wasn't considered due to
his lack of attendance. Zon
ing chairman Conolus Scott
said Hightower's absence was
considered a withdrawal under
county regulations and that
Hightower would have to wait
60 days to reapply.
See “BOC” on 3A
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