Renee Michelle Dopson was born Feb. 5, 1972, to Mr. Angus Black Sr. and the late Mrs. Carrie “Nan” Lockett. Renee is the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Mary Lee Grey. She…
Enjoy Business After Hours with American Legion Post 224
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Enjoy this month’s Business After Hours networking and social event with American Legion Post 224 on Tuesday, June 19, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The American…
Madison Church of God holds movie night
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Church of God has bought the rights to show the recently released film, “I Can Only Imagine.” The PG-rated movie will be presented on Saturday,…
Abbott announces Farmer’s Market in Lee
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Saturday, June 9, was the start for Cindy Abbott and the new farmer’s market in the Town of Lee, which is open every second Saturday of each…
Wild Adventures Celebrates Madison Hometown Day
Story Submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, has announced special discounts for Madison residents, during Madison Hometown Day on Sunday, June 24. “Our guests from Madison are such a big part…
Madison sees increase in violent crime
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement recently released its Uniform Crime Report for the year 2017. This report is an annual compilation of arrest and offense data…
New happenings in Lee
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Some new exciting things were shared, proclaimed and discussed during the Town of Lee’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 5. Will the Town of Lee see…
Clean community ordinance approved
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a couple of months of tweaking, a new ordinance has been approved and has been put in place for residents of the Town of Lee. According…
Georgia hands-free law effective July 1
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars! Georgia’s newly-mandated hands-free law will go into effect beginning Sunday, July 1. This law restricts the driver of any vehicle from holding a cell…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Father’s Day
My Daddy left this world and entered the gates of Heaven back on Feb. 17, 2012. My world has always been a little grayer since that day. I loved my Daddy with…
Christian Concepts: The Loss of Internal Controls
The continued gun violence we are witnessing here in America has many clamoring for “deeds and action, not simply thoughts and prayers.” Politically speaking, they want stricter gun laws. Taking a step…
Bobby Wilson Haskell
Bobby Wilson Haskell, 83, passed away at South Georgia Medical Center on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Valdosta. surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Monticello, to…
Jerry W. Grable
Jerry W. Grable, 82, of Madison, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018, following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Vanderclip Grable, of Madison; his three sons: Jeffrey…
Spots still open for summer youth rally
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison Police Department (MPD) still has openings left for their 2018 Summer Youth Rally. The camp is for boys and girls ages seven through 13 years…
Over $300 raised from walk/run
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Saturday, May 26 was a beautiful day to walk around Lake Frances to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disease that has unfortunately gnawed…
Gag season has begun in Gulf federal and most state waters
Story Submitted Gag grouper opened for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters on Friday, June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31. Franklin,…
Man ejected during roll-over
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 5, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a man was involved in an accident on Interstate 10 that led to him being transported to a hospital….
Emotions run high at City Commission meeting
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 5, the Madison City Commission met to vote on the resignation of City Manager Sarah Anderson, as well as to discuss hiring a new…
Hurricane season is here NOAA updates forecast
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. If last week’s pre-season Tropical Storm Alberto and the daily deluges aren’t enough of an indicator that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season may prove a doozy, National…