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GNTC Announces Free Application Month for 2026 Summer Semester

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 ...

Deadline to Apply for Homestead Exemption is April 1

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 ...

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

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 ...

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Text Scam

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 ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Wednesday News Headlines

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 ...

DNR Urges Georgians to Clean Bird Feeders as Spring Approaches to Prevent Disease

As warmer temperatures arrive and spring approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to clean their bird feeders regularly to help protect backyard birds from disease. State wildlife officials say reports of sick birds tend to increase during the spring and summer months. In ...

Sheriff’s Auxiliary Purchases Tracking Equipment for GCSO Bloodhounds

The Sheriff’s Auxiliary presented a donation to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit during its monthly luncheon on Friday, February 27. Auxiliary members donated $683.74 to help purchase tracking equipment for the agency’s bloodhounds, “Maggie” and “Max.” The equipment will assist the K9 Unit ...

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident Believed to Stem from Domestic Dispute; One Seriously Injured, Woman Arrested

A Tuesday morning vehicle versus pedestrian incident that began near Highway 41 North and ended in a South Wall Street parking lot has resulted in the arrest of a Calhoun woman on felony charges. According to the Calhoun Police Department, officers were initially dispatched to ...

Georgia Hosts Alabama in SEC Showdown Tonight on Georgia 101.7 FM

The Georgia Bulldogs take the floor tonight for a big SEC matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Tipoff is set for 6:30 PM, with coverage beginning at 6:05 PM Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH. Georgia enters the game with a 20–9 record, looking to defend home ...

CALHOUN DEFEATS DAWSON COUNTY; ADVANCES TO ELITE 8

The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are headed to the Elite 8. Calhoun defeated Dawson County 61-52 Tuesday night in the second round of the GHSA Class AAA State Tournament, punching their ticket to the quarterfinal round and keeping their championship hopes alive. The Yellow Jackets controlled the ...
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