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Calhoun Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Thursday Crash

The Gordon County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that an 81-year-old Calhoun woman has died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier this month. According to Gordon County Coroner Nick Blalock, Jeanne Hobgood, 81, succumbed to injuries she received in a crash that occurred on ...

It’s Region Tournament Time for Gordon Central Live On Georgia 101.7 WJTH

It’s Region Tournament Time for Gordon Central! The Girls 7A-D1 Region Tournament tips off Monday afternoon, with the Lady Warriors taking on Armuchee at 4:00 p.m. Then the boys hit the court at 5:30, also facing Armuchee. Catch all the action live on Georgia 101.7 WJTH, with ...

Bulldogs Battle Sooners in SEC Showdown — 3:05 PM Airtime on Georgia 101.7 WJTH

Bulldogs Battle Sooners in SEC Showdown — 3:05 PM Airtime on Georgia 101.7 WJTH The Georgia Bulldogs return to the court for an SEC showdown as they take on the Oklahoma Sooners. Georgia enters the matchup at 17-7 overall and 5-6 in conference play, looking to ...

Career Criminal Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Plainville Attack

A 65-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested following a reported attack at a Plainville home Tuesday morning. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:30 a.m. after a resident reported that a man armed with scissors assaulted her ...

FORMER COMMISSIONER BECKY HOOD, HUSBAND ENTER GUILTY PLEAS ON REDUCED CHARGES, SENTENCED

Former Gordon County Commissioner Becky Hood and her husband, Scott Hood, a local businessman, have just entered GUILTY pleas on reduced child abuse charges after accusations from two of their children were leveled against the couple more than five years ago. Scott Hood entered a ...

The Daytona 500 Returns – Live at 12:30 PM on Georgia 101.7 WJTH!

The Daytona 500 Returns – Live at 12:30 PM on Georgia 101.7 WJTH! It’s time for the biggest race of the year! The Daytona 500 takes center stage at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, and you can hear every thrilling lap live on Georgia 101.7 ...

Driver Airlifted After South Wall Street Collision Succumbs to Injuries

UPDATE (7:50 p.m.): Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle confirmed that the driver of the Ford Escape, who was transported by LifeForce following Thursday afternoon’s crash on South Wall Street, has died from their injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: Two people were seriously injured in a Thursday afternoon ...

Mohawk Industries Reports $42 Million in Fourth-Quarter Earnings

Mohawk Industries Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings of $42 million, the Calhoun-based flooring manufacturer announced Thursday. The company posted a profit of 68 cents per share for the quarter. After adjusting for non-recurring costs, earnings totaled $2.00 per share, slightly surpassing Wall Street expectations. Analysts surveyed ...

GNTC Offers Immersive Job Readiness Training Through Virtual Reality

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Career Services is enhancing student career preparation through immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology designed to prepare students for today’s workforce. Through a partnership with Believe Greater Dalton — an initiative of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce — ...

Lady Bulldogs Host Mississippi State in Key SEC Showdown Tonight on Georgia 101.7 at 7:15 PM

Lady Bulldogs Host Mississippi State in Key SEC Showdown Tonight on Georgia 101.7 at 7:15 PM Its going to be a can't miss match-up tonight as the Georgia Lady Bulldogs take on Mississippi State in a prime time game tonight airtime starting at 7:15 PM ...
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