Twiggs

Without animal control, Twiggs residents left to fend for themselves

“Everybody wants animal control... We brought it to the commissioners before, and the commissioners do not want to make a change.”

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Twiggs, Wilkinson public school students may be eligible for $6,500 toward private school tuition

The application portal is expected to open early in 2025. Funding will become available after July 1, 2025. 

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.

Twiggs Co. Board of Education secures $375,000 violence prevention grant

Applications were evaluated on factors such as the impact the program could have on local schools, financial need and need for improved security.

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.

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.

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. 

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.”

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.