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Georgia’s Squirrel Hunting Season Opens August 15

Friday, August 8

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has announced that squirrel hunting season will officially open on August 15, giving hunters across the state the chance to return to the woods in pursuit of this early season favorite. As one of Georgia’s longest-running small... Read More.

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Friday, August 8

Gordon County Schools Back in Session – Officials Remind Drivers of School Bus Safety Rules GORDON COUNTY, GA — Students are back in class across Gordon County, and local officials are reminding the community to slow down and stay alert as school buses return to... Read More.

Calhoun Police Department Joins “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

Friday, August 8

From August 13 through September 1, 2025, the Calhoun Police Department will join the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to crack down on alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers. This annual enforcement effort aims to save... Read More.

First Responders Rally Community for Record-Breaking Food Drive

Friday, August 8

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — The 2025 First Responders Food Drive Competition wrapped up on July 31 with an impressive show of generosity, collecting 42,642 items to help stock the VAC Food Pantry. From July 1–31, local first responder agencies went head-to-head in a friendly contest... Read More.

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Thursday, August 7

SPLOST Funds Fuel Summer Upgrades Across Gordon County SchoolsImprovements Highlighted at Gordon Central’s Freshman Orientation GORDON COUNTY, GA – August 7, 2025 – Thanks to Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funding, Gordon County Schools completed a number of impactful facility upgrades this summer,... Read More.

Rydal Woman Rescued After 14 Hours Trapped in Wrecked Vehicle

Thursday, August 7

A Rydal woman was seriously injured and trapped in her vehicle for approximately 14 hours following a crash early Sunday morning that left her car hidden from view. According to a report from the Georgia State Patrol, 72-year-old Deborah Ruth Pilcher was driving south on... Read More.

Prioritize Health and Save Lives During National Wellness Month: Donate Blood with the American Red Cross

Thursday, August 7

August 7, 2025 – As summer winds down and routines shift with back-to-school schedules and late vacations, the American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to take a moment to prioritize both personal wellness and community impact by donating blood during National Wellness Month. National Wellness... Read More.

GNTC Foundation Awards Nearly $40,000 in Scholarships to Students Across Northwest Georgia

Thursday, August 7

The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded approximately $40,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2025, with recipients ranging in age from 17 to 87. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,500 to assist in paying for... Read More.

GCSO K9 Unit Visits Morning Pointe Assisted Living

Wednesday, August 6

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Gordon County, GA Residents and staff at Morning Pointe Assisted Living received a special visit Tuesday morning, August 5, from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. The visit brought smiles, wagging tails, and an opportunity for the community to... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Fugitives, Meth Trafficking and Weapons Charges

Wednesday, August 6

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 CALHOUN, GA – What began as a routine traffic stop turned into a major drug and fugitive apprehension last week, when Gordon County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals on serious felony charges, including meth trafficking and weapons violations. On the evening of... Read More.

Georgia’s Squirrel Hunting Season Opens August 15

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Calhoun Police Department Joins “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

First Responders Rally Community for Record-Breaking Food Drive

Georgia 1017 WJTH Local News Headlines

Rydal Woman Rescued After 14 Hours Trapped in Wrecked Vehicle

Prioritize Health and Save Lives During National Wellness Month: Donate Blood with the American Red Cross

GNTC Foundation Awards Nearly $40,000 in Scholarships to Students Across Northwest Georgia

GCSO K9 Unit Visits Morning Pointe Assisted Living

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Fugitives, Meth Trafficking and Weapons Charges

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