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Gordon County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit Completes Annual Certification

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit successfully completed its annual skills certification on Wednesday, February 4, in Gwinnett County, according to Sheriff Mitch Ralston. All four K-9s and their handlers passed a rigorous testing process in their respective specialties: Czeck, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd ...

City Council to Hold Work Session and Regular Meeting Feb. 9

The City Council will hold both a work session and its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, with several zoning matters, alcohol license hearings, and downtown event requests on the agenda. The work session is scheduled for 12:00 noon at 700 West Line ...

One Arrested in Connection With Friday Night Wreck on Hwy. 41 North

One person has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Hwy. 41 North near David Lake Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol. GSP reports that around 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, a trooper was dispatched to a crash on SR-3/Hwy. ...

Calhoun High Divers Medal at GHSA State Championship

Calhoun High School had a strong showing at the GHSA State Championship as two Yellow Jacket divers turned in standout performances and brought home state medals. Davis Ruddell finished as the state runner-up, earning a silver medal after an impressive series of dives against top ...

GNTC Inducts 108 Students Into National Technical Honor Society

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) recognized 108 students as the newest inductees into its chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held on the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The event, hosted in the campus Conference Center, drew a full crowd ...

Georgia vs. LSU on Georgia 101.7 WJTH

Georgia vs. LSU on Georgia 101.7 WJTH ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Bulldogs return to SEC action tomorrow as they host the LSU Tigers in a conference matchup. Georgia enters the contest at 16-6 overall and 4-5 in SEC play, looking to protect home court and ...

No. 19 Tennessee vs. Georgia Lady Bulldogs on Georgia 101.7 WJTH

No. 19 Tennessee vs. Georgia Lady Bulldogs on Georgia 101.7 WJTH ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Lady Bulldogs return to action tonight as they host No. 19 Tennessee in a key SEC women’s basketball matchup. Tennessee enters the contest at 14–5 overall and 6–1 in conference ...

CPD Releases Details on Traffic Stop That Led to Arrest Near Yellow Jacket Drive-In

The Calhoun Police Department has released additional information regarding a traffic stop earlier this week that resulted in an arrest and temporarily shut down traffic near the Yellow Jacket Drive-In. According to the department’s official report, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, ...

VAC Announces February Food Pantry Needs

The VAC Food Pantry is asking for community support to help keep its shelves stocked for local families throughout the month of February. Current donation needs include bulk-sized canned vegetables, bulk-sized condiments, and black pepper. These items are essential in providing nutritious and well-rounded food ...

Rep. Barry Loudermilk Will Not Seek Re-Election

U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), who represents Georgia’s 11th Congressional District, including Gordon County, announced he will not seek re-election to a seventh term in Congress. In a statement released this week, Loudermilk said serving Northwest Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives has been ...
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