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Cochran extends liquor sale hours

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

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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. 

Bleckley girls basketball season ends in playoff loss to ACE

“Playing a team that’s in our region, it makes it even tougher, because they know your ins and outs,” Bleckley County head coach John Stanley said after the game.

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 County teams in good playoff position, Wilkinson County winning streak snapped

Both the boys and girls basketball teams for Bleckley County look poised for the playoffs in the season’s final week.

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.

Cochran discovers water meter issue that caused high bills

“We had these citizens who had just astronomically large bills."

Hoops rundown: Bleckley off to strong start, Wilkinson and Twiggs yet to begin

With basketball season officially underway, the Bleckley county boys team saw mixed results in its first two games but ultimately came away with plenty to be optimistic about.

How Bleckley County High School became a cross country powerhouse

At this year’s GHSA state championship competition, Bleckley High School took home a heavy load of hardware.