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Flood Watch in Effect as Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Gordon County

Periods of rain and possible thunderstorms are expected today in Gordon County, with showers likely before 3 p.m. and a chance of thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. A slight chance of showers will continue into the late afternoon. Some storms may produce ...

Gordon Central High School Names Billy Blizzard Head Football Coach

Gordon Central High School has announced the appointment of Billy Blizzard as its new Head Football Coach, bringing more than two decades of coaching experience to the Warriors’ program. Blizzard has been a member of the Gordon Central coaching staff since 2022, serving as Defensive ...

Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks — January 10, 2 p.m. Georgia 101.7 WJTH

Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks — January 10, 2 p.m. Georgia 101.7 WJTH COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Georgia Bulldogs hit the road on Saturday, January 10, as they face the South Carolina Gamecocks in an SEC men’s basketball matchup at Colonial Life Arena. Tipoff is ...

DFACS Faces $85 Million Shortfall, Forcing Foster Care Cuts Amid Georgia Budget Surplus

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services is facing a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million, a financial crisis that has already led to service reductions and a near-standstill in new foster care placements by private providers. The deficit was disclosed during ...

Georgia Lady Bulldogs Host LSU Thursday Night — 6:30 Airtime on Georgia 101.7 WJTH

Georgia Lady Bulldogs Host LSU Thursday Night — 6:30 Airtime on Georgia 101.7 WJTH ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia Lady Bulldogs return to SEC action Thursday, January 8, hosting LSU in Athens. Airtime is 6:30 p.m. ET, and fans can listen live on Georgia ...

Lisa Harvey Honored with SonShine Award at AdventHealth Gordon

AdventHealth Gordon proudly announces that Lisa Harvey, a valued member of the Environmental Services team, has been named the SonShine Award recipient for the fourth quarter of 2025. Harvey received three separate nominations for the prestigious recognition, with colleagues praising her compassion, uplifting spirit, and ...

GoFundMe Launched to Support Calhoun Family After Toddler Develops Rare Condition Following Flu

A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help support the family of a Calhoun toddler who developed a rare and serious neurological condition following a bout with the flu. According to the fundraiser, 2-year-old Sarah Lopez was diagnosed with transverse myelitis after she and several ...

SunRise Circle to Close Temporarily for Non-Skid Road Treatment

Residents and motorists are advised that SunRise Circle will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as the roadway undergoes a non-skid service treatment. The closure will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this time, motorists are encouraged to ...

Study Finds Elevated “Forever Chemical” Levels in Northwest Georgia Residents

Preliminary findings from a new study suggest some residents in northwest Georgia may have significantly higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood compared to most Americans. Researchers with Emory University tested blood samples from nearly 200 people living in the communities of Rome ...

AdventHealth Gordon Launches Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative to Enhance Postpartum Care

AdventHealth Gordon is taking a proactive step to support new mothers with the launch of its Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative, designed to provide specialized care during the critical weeks after childbirth. Every mother leaving the hospital will now receive a postpartum alert bracelet to wear ...
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