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Georgia Faces Mississippi State in SEC Tournament Action On Georgia 101.7

Saturday, March 7

The Georgia Bulldogs take the court in the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament as they square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Georgia enters the matchup with a 21–9 overall record and a 9–8 mark in SEC play, looking to carry its strong regular season into... Read More.

Clocks “Spring Forward” This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins

Friday, March 6

Clocks “Spring Forward” This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins Residents across the Tri-State area will need to set their clocks ahead one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins. The time change takes place at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, when clocks move forward one... Read More.

Qualifying for Local Offices Ends Friday at Noon

Friday, March 6

The qualifying period for several local offices in Gordon County will come to a close at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Candidates wishing to run for office must complete the qualifying process at the Gordon County Board of Elections Office, located on the... Read More.

GSP Releases Preliminary Findings in I-75 Wrong-Way Incident in Gordon County

Friday, March 6

The Georgia State Patrol has released preliminary findings from a wrong-way incident on Interstate 75 in Gordon County that led to multiple crashes Wednesday night. According to GSP, troopers responded around the evening hours of March 4 to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-75... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Battle Kentucky in SEC Women’s Tournament on Georgia 101.7 FM

Thursday, March 5

The Georgia Lady Bulldogs basketball continue their postseason run as they take on the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball in the second round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament. Georgia looks to build momentum in the conference tournament as the Lady Bulldogs face a tough challenge... Read More.

GNTC Announces Free Application Month for 2026 Summer Semester

Thursday, March 5

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is making it easier for prospective students to enroll in the 2026 summer semester by waiving its application fee throughout the month of March. Through March 31, GNTC will host a Free Application Month, allowing incoming students to apply without... Read More.

Deadline to Apply for Homestead Exemption is April 1

Thursday, March 5

Gordon County homeowners are being reminded that the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is April 1, 2026. Gordon County Chief Appraiser Ashley Bailey and Tax Commissioner Scott Clements are encouraging eligible residents to take advantage of available savings. The State of Georgia offers... Read More.

Former OWASA Family Medicine Founder Dr. Morris Jenkins Dies at 74

Wednesday, March 4

Dr. Morris Jenkins, a longtime family physician who founded OWASA Family Medicine in Calhoun in the early 1980s, has passed away at the age of 74. A respected and beloved physician, Dr. Jenkins devoted decades to caring for families in Gordon County and beyond. Most... Read More.

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Text Scam

Wednesday, March 4

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Text Scam The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from state agencies. Officials say the messages falsely request payment for tickets or threaten license suspension. The agency stresses... Read More.

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Wednesday News Headlines

Wednesday, March 4

Woman Arrested After Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident A Calhoun woman faces felony charges following a Tuesday morning vehicle versus pedestrian incident that began near Highway 41 North and ended on South Wall Street. Police say Ashia Odom was taken into custody after officers located her vehicle... Read More.

Georgia Faces Mississippi State in SEC Tournament Action On Georgia 101.7

Clocks “Spring Forward” This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins

Qualifying for Local Offices Ends Friday at Noon

GSP Releases Preliminary Findings in I-75 Wrong-Way Incident in Gordon County

Lady Bulldogs Battle Kentucky in SEC Women’s Tournament on Georgia 101.7 FM

GNTC Announces Free Application Month for 2026 Summer Semester

Deadline to Apply for Homestead Exemption is April 1

Former OWASA Family Medicine Founder Dr. Morris Jenkins Dies at 74

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Text Scam

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Wednesday News Headlines

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