Georgia State Patrol officers were able to seize some 135 pounds of suspected marijuana during a routine traffic stop last Thursday morning on I-20 at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Troopers R.A. Malone reportedly stopped an unidentified Hispanic male driving on the east bound lanes for a seatbelt violation. He was later assisted by Trooped K.B. Swicord, also of the GSP Post 8, located in Madison.

The unidentified male was allegedly unable to produce a driver’s license or proof of insurance, at w

A train collided with a car that was attempting to cross the railroad track crossing on West Jefferson Street just outside of Madison city limits last Sunday morning. The driver suffered moderate injuries, and was transported to Athens Regional Hospital for further treatment.

Avery Tyler, 56, of Madison, was driving the 1998 Honda Accord as it was struck on the front passenger side of the vehicle as it reportedly came into the path of the oncoming train. The vehicle was rotated counter-clockw