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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 ...

Clerk of Superior Court Warns Residents of New Traffic Court Scam

Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court Grant Walraven is alerting residents to a new scam circulating in the community. According to Walraven, the scam involves a fake notice claiming to be from a court regarding a traffic hearing. The fraudulent notice may appear official and ...

Georgia Child Welfare Agency Faces $85.7 Million Shortfall as Service Cuts Raise Alarm

Georgia’s child welfare system is grappling with a projected $85.7 million budget shortfall that has triggered widespread service reductions and sparked bipartisan concern at the state Capitol. The crisis centers on the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, which operates under the Georgia Department ...

Braves Face Rays Sunday Afternoon on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH

Braves Face Rays Sunday Afternoon on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH The Atlanta Braves return to Spring Training action tomorrow afternoon as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is set for 1:05 PM, with coverage beginning at 12:55 PM on Georgia 101.7 FM ...
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