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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,...

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Jeffersonville 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...

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Two 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...

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Owner 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...

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Twiggs 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...

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Twiggs 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...

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Fire 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....

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Kidnapping 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,...

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Four 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...

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Construction 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...

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Wilkinson 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...

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Jeffersonville 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...

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Twiggs 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...

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Guns, 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...

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2 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...

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GBI 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....

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Report 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...

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Confederate 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...

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Danville 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...

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Twiggs 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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