Twiggs County Public Schools banned the use of phones in the classroom in compliance with GA House Bills 340 and 1009, also dubbed the "Distraction-Free Education Act."
Twiggs County Public Schools announced Tyrone Bacon will continue to serve as interim superintendent until the end of the 2026-27 school year, when he plans to retire.
A Cochran man was charged with multiple crimes following a hit-and-run on July 19.
A Macon woman was pronounced dead Monday evening following a single-vehicle car crash.
The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver in a fatal hit and run that occurred early Sunday morning.
The city council held a meeting on Monday to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Commissioners also approved a bid for road resurfacing and a kaolin mining permit at last week's meeting.
Deputy James Austin was charged with battery and three counts of cruelty to children following a domestic violence incident in Dublin.
Twiggs County Public Schools has announced a new principal, assistant principal and counselor for middle-high school ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Following an audit, Twiggs Schools Interim Superintendent announced a $274,000 deficit attributed to FY2023. As the district continues to make budget cuts, he said he “cannot rule out” staffing cuts.
