Election results in Twiggs, Bleckley roll in quickly with expected results
With strong voter turnouts, Bleckley and Twiggs counties wrapped up their election nights with results in around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Bleckley County Memorial Hospital receives accolades
“They have spent years focusing on really connecting with the community, their leadership visiting every patient, in every room, every day. They have developed personal relationships and encouraged community involvement in many ways.”
Twiggs Co. Middle School recognized by state DOE for reading proficiency
The “Literacy Leader” awards were established during the 2022-2023 academic year to recognize third grade classes that obtained exceptional achievement or growth based on the Georgia Milestones assessments.
What to expect on ballots in Twiggs and Bleckley Counties
Learn more about what you will see on your ballot when you go to vote.
From weaving to walking, Valdosta man experiences journey of healing and hope
Walking past a booth filled with hand-woven rugs at a festival, you’d never guess that those products led to the recovery of a man who had once thought his life was over.
Bleckley High student chosen for competitive Georgia Department of Education student council
Kayla “Scout” Totty, a junior, is the fourth student to represent BCHS since the 2021-2022 school year.
Bleckley author and English instructor seeks to inspire his students to love reading and writing
When Wes Young — or as his students know him, Mr. Young — tells his high school students what he did over the summer, it’s not quite what they expect to hear.
What to know about the upcoming Cochran Country Fest
The annual event, hosted by the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, takes place on and around 2nd Street and will have events such as a race, live entertainment, a blood drive, scavenger hunts, a cake walk and more.
Twiggs DPH offering free breast exams in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Millions of women and men worldwide are impacted by breast cancer, according to the Georgia Department for Public Health. Each year, nearly 41,000 women and 450 men in the United States die from breast cancer.
Chili cook-off coming to Cochran Country Fest
This year’s Cochran Country Fest taking place Oct. 19 will feature a chili cook-off in support of Promise of Hope, a residential work program offering faith-based assistance to men and women suffering from addiction.