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Career Criminal Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Plainville Attack

Saturday, February 14

A 65-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested following a reported attack at a Plainville home Tuesday morning. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:30 a.m. after a resident reported that a man armed with scissors assaulted her... Read More.

FORMER COMMISSIONER BECKY HOOD, HUSBAND ENTER GUILTY PLEAS ON REDUCED CHARGES, SENTENCED

Saturday, February 14

Former Gordon County Commissioner Becky Hood and her husband, Scott Hood, a local businessman, have just entered GUILTY pleas on reduced child abuse charges after accusations from two of their children were leveled against the couple more than five years ago. Scott Hood entered a... Read More.

The Daytona 500 Returns – Live at 12:30 PM on Georgia 101.7 WJTH!

Friday, February 13

The Daytona 500 Returns – Live at 12:30 PM on Georgia 101.7 WJTH! It’s time for the biggest race of the year! The Daytona 500 takes center stage at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, and you can hear every thrilling lap live on Georgia 101.7... Read More.

Driver Airlifted After South Wall Street Collision Succumbs to Injuries

Thursday, February 12

UPDATE (7:50 p.m.): Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle confirmed that the driver of the Ford Escape, who was transported by LifeForce following Thursday afternoon’s crash on South Wall Street, has died from their injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: Two people were seriously injured in a Thursday afternoon... Read More.

Mohawk Industries Reports $42 Million in Fourth-Quarter Earnings

Thursday, February 12

Mohawk Industries Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings of $42 million, the Calhoun-based flooring manufacturer announced Thursday. The company posted a profit of 68 cents per share for the quarter. After adjusting for non-recurring costs, earnings totaled $2.00 per share, slightly surpassing Wall Street expectations. Analysts surveyed... Read More.

GNTC Offers Immersive Job Readiness Training Through Virtual Reality

Thursday, February 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Career Services is enhancing student career preparation through immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology designed to prepare students for today’s workforce. Through a partnership with Believe Greater Dalton — an initiative of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce —... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Host Mississippi State in Key SEC Showdown Tonight on Georgia 101.7 at 7:15 PM

Thursday, February 12

Lady Bulldogs Host Mississippi State in Key SEC Showdown Tonight on Georgia 101.7 at 7:15 PM Its going to be a can't miss match-up tonight as the Georgia Lady Bulldogs take on Mississippi State in a prime time game tonight airtime starting at 7:15 PM... Read More.

NWS Atlanta to Offer Free Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training Sessions

Thursday, February 12

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City/Atlanta will host a series of free virtual Storm (Severe Weather) Spotter Training classes in the coming weeks, offering residents an opportunity to learn how to identify and report severe weather safely and effectively. The basic-level classes are... Read More.

Bulldogs Host Gators in SEC Showdown Tonight On Georgia 101.7 WJTH

Wednesday, February 11

Bulldogs Host Gators in SEC Showdown Tonight On Georgia 101.7 WJTH It’s a big-time SEC battle tonight as the Georgia Bulldogs take on the 14th-ranked Florida Gators in a primetime matchup. Both teams enter the contest at 17-6 overall, making this one of the most evenly... Read More.

UPDATE: Two Arrested Following Suspicious Device Investigation on Buck Boulevard

Wednesday, February 11

GORDON COUNTY, GA — Deputy sheriffs and officers from the Department of Community Supervision concluded their operation on Buck Boulevard yesterday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of illegal items from the home. The investigation began around noon on Tuesday... Read More.

Career Criminal Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Plainville Attack

FORMER COMMISSIONER BECKY HOOD, HUSBAND ENTER GUILTY PLEAS ON REDUCED CHARGES, SENTENCED

The Daytona 500 Returns – Live at 12:30 PM on Georgia 101.7 WJTH!

Driver Airlifted After South Wall Street Collision Succumbs to Injuries

Mohawk Industries Reports $42 Million in Fourth-Quarter Earnings

GNTC Offers Immersive Job Readiness Training Through Virtual Reality

Lady Bulldogs Host Mississippi State in Key SEC Showdown Tonight on Georgia 101.7 at 7:15 PM

NWS Atlanta to Offer Free Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training Sessions

Bulldogs Host Gators in SEC Showdown Tonight On Georgia 101.7 WJTH

UPDATE: Two Arrested Following Suspicious Device Investigation on Buck Boulevard

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