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Georgia 101.7 WJTH Wednesday News Headlines

GORDON COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS MAN IN 2024 CALHOUN APARTMENT SHOOTINGA Gordon County Grand Jury has returned a 14-count indictment against Lowell Thomas Yancey, also known as “Wicked,” in connection with the Aug. 4, 2024 fatal shooting of James Albert Kinsey at Carriage Apartments ...

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

A Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new legislation aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with developmental disabilities. The proposal, known as “Rio’s Law,” is being introduced by State Senator Brian Strickland, who says the measure would allow individuals with autism—or families ...

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Georgia lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in public schools. Senate Bill 513, also known as the Every Day Counts Act, would establish a statewide definition for chronically unexcused students and require intervention measures to improve attendance. Under the proposal, a student ...

Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Cellphone Ban to High School Classrooms

Cellphone use in Georgia’s high school classrooms is a step closer to being banned statewide after lawmakers approved new legislation Tuesday. The Georgia House of Representatives voted 145 to 20 to pass House Bill 1009, which would restrict student access to personal electronic devices throughout the school ...

Georgia Northwestern Technical College student from Calhoun wins gold at state SkillsUSA competition

A Calhoun student is heading to the national stage after helping secure a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition. Jackson Woodard, of Calhoun, was part of the gold medal-winning TeamWorks competition at the 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, held Feb. 19–21 ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Tuesday News Headlines

Denmon Honored for Service to CalhounFormer Calhoun City Councilman Ray Denmon was recognized Monday evening for his years of dedicated service to the city. During a special reception prior to the City Council meeting, Denmon received a proclamation honoring his commitment and contributions to ...

Georgia Power filings could lower electric rates if approved

Georgia Power has filed two cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission that could result in slightly lower electric bills for customers beginning this summer. The filings include the company’s routine Fuel Cost Recovery case and a Storm Cost Recovery case. Together, Georgia Power says ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Monday News Headlines

Pickens County Resident Enters Congressional Race – With U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk not seeking re-election in 2026, the race for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District is opening up early. Pickens County resident Christopher Mora, a Republican and long-time Georgia resident, is among the first candidates ...

Spring Training Continues as Braves Face Twins on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH.

Spring Training Continues as Braves Face Twins on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH. The Atlanta Braves hit the road tomorrow afternoon for a Spring Training matchup against the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is set for 1:05 PM, with coverage beginning at 12:55 PM on Georgia 101.7 ...

NASCAR Returns with the AutoTrader 400 on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH

NASCAR Returns with the AutoTrader 400 on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH NASCAR action continues this Sunday with the AutoTrader 400, and you can catch every lap live on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH. Some of the top drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series will take to ...
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