Twiggs, Cochran, Wilkinson avoid the worst of Helene
“If it would have taken the path that was projected, we would have had a lot more damage. We’re fortunate that it went to the east of us.”
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Over a quarter of power customers in Twiggs, Wilco, Bleckley without electricity
Out of a total of just under 7,000 customers, nearly 2,000 outages are being reported.
What to know about Helene school closures: Twiggs, Bleckley, Wilkinson, Happy Hollows, Twiggs Academy
As the state of Georgia declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene, schools in Twiggs, Bleckley and Wilkinson counties have announced their schedule changes for the rest of the week.
Bleckley school district nutrition program keeps meals healthy but fun
For some students, their school lunch might be the best meal they get all day.
Bleckley, Twiggs Co. schools face threats after Apalachee shooting
In the wake of last week’s fatal mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, schools across the nation have faced threats of violence, including in Bleckley and Twiggs counties.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to host Jeffersonville, Irwinton constituent office hours Wednesday
The office hours will give residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns or issues with Jones's staff.
Twiggs County schools begin at-home learning days to prepare students for life after graduation
The first asynchronous day happened the day after the Labor Day holiday on Tuesday. TCPS will have three other asynchronous days this year.
COLUMN: Can we reclaim the true spirit of Labor Day? Recognizing the workers who don’t clock out during the holidays
Labor Day's origins lie in activism, and today, the celebrations are less a recognition of those movements and instead honor the freedoms that allowed that activism to happen.
David Rojas appointed to Bleckley Board of Education, filling vacant district seat
The district 1 seat was previously held by Melissa Stewart, who vacated the position after accepting a job with the school district.
Twiggs schools Wellness Center offers health services to students and families in need, free of charge
Twiggs schools Superintendent Mack H. Bullard said the project began to address a lack of healthcare options in the county. The Wellness Center opened in March.