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Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

Tuesday, May 6

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its five 2025 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2025, recognized May 4-10, 2025. Governor Brian P. Kemp, an entrepreneur and small businessman himself, issued a... Read More.

Gordon County Schools Proudly Hosted the 29th Annual Bus Rodeo on Friday

Monday, May 5

Gordon County Schools proudly hosted the 29th Annual Bus Rodeo Friday, an event that celebrates the skill and precision of our school bus drivers. This year’s rodeo once again brought together drivers from across the district to compete in a variety of challenging events... Read More.

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-5-25

Monday, May 5

In today's news: There are two important meetings for Gordon County residents tomorrow. First, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners has a public meeting for next year's budget starting at 3 pm. Find the agenda here. The regular meeting follows with the work session... Read More.

Friday Evening Weather Update

Saturday, May 3

Update from NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center. QUICK SYNOPSIS: damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes will be possible across portions of northern and western Georgia (brown outline) through early evening.

Cold Front to Move Through North and Central Georgia this Evening Leading to Thunderstorms

Saturday, May 3

NWS WEATHER UPDATE FOR SATURDAY: A cold front will move through north and central Georgia this evening leading to thunderstorms. Here is when we expect the main line of rain and thunderstorms to move through your area. Light rain showers and isolated storms may... Read More.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has Been Issued for Parts of Northwest Georgia

Friday, May 2

NWS WEATHER UPDATE (5-2-25): A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of northwest Georgia and north-central Georgia until 11 PM EDT tonight.

Gordon Central’s Keira Bryson qualified for the GHSA State Golf Playoffs

Friday, May 2

CONGRATULATIONS to Gordon Central’s Keira Bryson, who qualified for the GHSA State Golf Playoffs!

MENTONE MURDER SUSPECT FOUND, ARRESTED IN GORDON COUNTY

Friday, May 2

After a 21-day investigation into Homicide of Marcus Adam Battles that occurred on April 10, 2025 in Mentone, a Capital Murder warrant was issued for CHRISTOPHER BRAYDEN JONES (23 of Calhoun, Georgia). JONES is currently incarcerated at the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, where... Read More.

CALHOUN BOYS TENNIS MOVES INTO FINAL 4

Friday, May 2

CALHOUN BOYS TENNIS MOVES INTO FINAL 4: Calhoun Boys Tennis moves into the Final 4 round of the GHSA State Tournament after defeating North Hall 3-0.

SONORAVILLE LADY PHOENIX MOVE ON TO ELITE 8

Friday, May 2

SONORAVILLE LADY PHOENIX MOVE TO ELITE 8: Sonoraville Lady Phoenix Soccer has moved on to the Elite 8 of the GHSA State Tournament after defeating East Jackson 1-0 on Thursday night.

Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

Gordon County Schools Proudly Hosted the 29th Annual Bus Rodeo on Friday

News Headlines From Georgia 1017 WJTH 5-5-25

Friday Evening Weather Update

Cold Front to Move Through North and Central Georgia this Evening Leading to Thunderstorms

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has Been Issued for Parts of Northwest Georgia

Gordon Central’s Keira Bryson qualified for the GHSA State Golf Playoffs

MENTONE MURDER SUSPECT FOUND, ARRESTED IN GORDON COUNTY

CALHOUN BOYS TENNIS MOVES INTO FINAL 4

SONORAVILLE LADY PHOENIX MOVE ON TO ELITE 8

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