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Mary Helene Hall

Mary Helene is the former Times Journal Post editor and reported on Twiggs and Bleckley counties. She graduated from Mercer University’s Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism in 2023, where she served as editor-in-chief of The Mercer Cluster. She was a member of the 2023-24 Poynter-Koch Journalism and Media Fellowship. You can find her previous work in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AL.com, The Macon Telegraph and Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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Times Journal Post — March 13, 2025

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$1.2 million Twiggs estate up for grabs

A mix of pine and natural hardwoods creates a dynamic environment, and established food plots attract abundant wildlife, including deer, turkey and hogs.

On The Table program encourages Twiggs, Bleckley residents to discuss what is impacting their community

On The Table gives community members across Middle Georgia an opportunity to discuss topics that shape their lives and how to improve their quality of life. This year, the events will take place March 3-7 at various locations.

Cochran extends liquor sale hours

Cochran dropped its dry status after local voters cast their ballots in 2022.

All recent local health inspections earn an ‘A’

In Twiggs, Wilkinson and Bleckley counties, 14 restaurants and food service facilities received a routine inspection so far this year. 

Jeffersonville seeks solutions to costly water and sewer problems

City council members discussed the stinky situation on their hands with wrongly-flushed items and other water and sewer issues Jeffersonville is facing. 

County health rankings reveal troubling trends in Twiggs, Bleckley, Wilkinson

In most of the 30+ categories measured, each of the three counties performs worse than both the state and country. 

Bleckley Success Academy identified as needing targeted support by Georgia DOE

The Success Academy was categorized under “economically disadvantaged students,” meaning these students are academically underperforming. 

Bleckley Teacher of the Year proves it’s never too late to pursue your passion

Cairney, who is almost 50 years old, only began teaching five years ago.

Twiggs school district says homestead exemption opt-out necessary for financial stability

Across Middle Georgia, governmental bodies have stated their intent to opt out, including Bibb, Houston and Dublin schools.