Central Georgia Weather Watches and Warnings
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of middle GA for this afternoon.Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Dodge, Hancock, Houston, Jones, Laurens, Macon,...
View ArticleJeffersonville water problems close Twiggs Co. Schools
Twiggs County Schools were closed Wednesday due to a problem with the Jeffersonville water system. Jeffersonville Mayor Shannon Hart says at about 7:00 Wednesday morning, the pump that pumps water...
View ArticleTwo accused of robbing Twiggs Co. Huddle House
Sheriff Darren Mitchum says Gabriel Bell, 19, and Brandon Perry, 22, are accused of armed robbery of the Huddle House near Interstate 16 and Highway 96. Huddle House manager, Laurie Rupczyk, says they...
View ArticleOwner upset after deputy shoots dog
Jesse Jones says around 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, he took two of his dogs out to his backyard. The Twiggs County deputy was delivering a civil suit to a person who didn't live at his home. "They saw the...
View ArticleTwiggs County man offers reward for missing tortoise
When Paul Glassman first bought him from a breeder eight years ago, Larry only weighed about 50 grams. The Sulcata tortoise grew to about 50 pounds taking up much more space in Glassman's house. Over...
View ArticleTwiggs Co. storm damage likely caused by EF1 tornado
Monday morning's severe weather destroyed a mobile home in Twiggs County. Billy Boney, chief deputy for the sheriff's office, says winds picked up the full-sized trailer at 2473 Long Road and turned...
View ArticleFire destroys Twiggs County home
On the morning after Thanksgiving, one Twiggs County woman was just thankful to be alive after her home burned down. 13WMAZ's Paula Rotondo visited what's left of the house, and spoke to the owner....
View ArticleKidnapping suspect, victim found in Twiggs traffic stop
A Twiggs County traffic stop for illegal window tinting resulted in the arrest of a kidnapping suspect, and the return of the 13-year-old victim. According to Twiggs County Chief Deputy Billy Boney,...
View ArticleFour arrested in Twiggs, Jones Co. theft ring
Four men were arrested following an investigation of several thefts in Twiggs and Bibb counties. The thefts took place in December and included firearms, power tools and ATVs. Twiggs County Sheriff...
View ArticleConstruction will affect Twiggs Schools 2015-16 calendar
Twiggs County Comprehensive Middle-High School needs a new heating and cooling system, but to do that, the district needs to adjust its 2015-2016 school schedule. In 2014, the board voted to build a...
View ArticleWilkinson woman arrested in drug bust dies in jail
A woman arrested after a Wilkinson County drug bust on Saturday died while en route from the Wilkinson County jail to a hospital around 7 a.m. Friday morning. That's according to Wilkinson County...
View ArticleJeffersonville water supply back on
UPDATE: Water is back on in the city of Jeffersonville. This comes after Mayor Shannon Hart said they shut it off at 4:00 p.m. to repair a water-main break on U.S. 80. She said the city's water system...
View ArticleTwiggs Co. Sheriff's Office highlight recent drug busts
The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office held a news conference Tuesday to display a recent string of arrests and drug seizures they've had in recent weeks. The arrests were made after a handful of traffic...
View ArticleGuns, alcohol found in Twiggs DUI checkpoint
Head East on I-16. That's the way to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day Weekend. But for some exit 27 in Twiggs County was the way to a citation or even jail Friday night. Guns, drugs and alcohol were all...
View Article2 people die in Jeffersonville house fire
Two people are dead after a fire destroyed their Twiggs County home early Sunday morning. According to Georgia Fire Commissioner spokesman Glenn Allen, at 2:50 Sunday morning, a home at 379 D Street...
View ArticleGBI called in to help investigate Twiggs teacher
A GBI spokesman says they've been asked to help investigate allegations against a Twiggs County teacher and coach. Superintendent Elgin Dixon says Fredrick Baker has resigned, but could not say when....
View ArticleReport alleges sexual complaints against Twiggs teacher
Twiggs County officials are investigating sexual complaints against a former high school teacher. The allegations involve three female students, according to a Twiggs County Sheriff's Office incident...
View ArticleConfederate monument relocated and dedicated
Sunday afternoon, dozens celebrated the relocation and dedication of the Twiggs County Confederate Monument. Many people there said the courthouse lawn should have been its original location. "We've...
View ArticleDanville holds 'No Crime, No Violence' parade
In Danville, a "No Crime, No Violence" parade encouraged residents to make the city a better place to live. The Twiggs County Marching Band led off the parade, followed by a local dance group and the...
View ArticleTwiggs County High School vandalized
Twiggs County Superintendent Elgin Dixon says Twiggs County High School was vandalized early Saturday morning. According to Dixon, around 1:00 a.m. vandals broke into the school, splattering paint...
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