The father of eleven children in Burke County turned himself to the sheriff Friday. Jeremy Long is charged with cruelty to children. His bond was denied.

This is a story we first told you about on NBC Augusta last Thursday.

Burke County investigators say they found 11 children living in unfit conditions with no running water, no electricity and little food.

Investigators say the children were living in unfit conditions with little food, no running water and no electricity.

The emergency custody was granted after a court hearing Monday.

The children range in age from 10-months to 18-years-old.

Investigators say the kids have never been enrolled in school or seen a doctor.

Investigators say the mother told them her kids were home schooled.

They are still looking for Jeremy Long who is the children's father.

Investigators say he could face several counts of child neglect, abuse, abandonment and child deprivation.

Deputies say they discovered the kids while investigating a break-in.

They say some of the children tried to break into a house in their neighborhood.

They say their investigation led to the family.

One of the children is 18.

She is staying with her mother, Christine Long, at a hotel.

The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is investigating years of possible neglect and abuse.

Investigators say the mother is trying to look for a new home.

The community is taking donations to help buy food, clothing and toiletries for the children.

Donations can be made to the Burke County Department of Family and Children Services, 729 W. Sixth St., P.O. Box 390, Waynesboro, GA 30830-0390.