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Georgia 101.7 WJTH Friday Local News Headlines

Gordon County is currently navigating a period of rapid residential expansion that is leading to significant concerns for local leaders. Development Director Derron Brown recently reported a sharp surge in activity, with residential electrical and plumbing inspections up over 200%. While the county is ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Thursday Local News Headlines

Northwest Georgia (WJTH) — From the ashes of a historic landmark to the rapid expansion of our own backyard, it has been a busy week for Gordon and Floyd Counties. Here is a breakdown of the top stories we are following today, Thursday, March ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Tuesday Local News Headlines

A massive fire broke out Monday afternoon at the historic Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome. Officials say the 1892 landmark was undergoing renovations when flames were reported around 2:20 p.m. The fire caused the collapse of the courthouse’s iconic bell tower, and the building sustained ...

Qualifying Ends for Local Offices; Candidate List Released for 2026 Election

Qualifying has officially ended for local offices in the 2026 election cycle, and the list of candidates who will appear on the ballot has been released. Several county positions, including seats on the Gordon County Board of Commissioners and the Gordon County Board of Education, ...

Qualifying for Local Offices Ends Friday at Noon

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 ...

Suspicious Device Found on Buck Boulevard; One Arrest Made

Calhoun, GA – February 10, 2026 – Deputies responded to a suspicious device at a home on Buck Boulevard earlier today, Sheriff Mitch Ralston reported. At approximately noon, deputy sheriffs and officers from the Department of Community Supervision discovered the device while searching the residence ...

Downtown Calhoun to Host Valentine’s Day ‘Love Local Social’ Event

Downtown Calhoun businesses will host a Valentine’s Day “Love Local Social” on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting the community to shop local and support small businesses. The event is one of five micro events planned throughout the year aimed ...

City Council Approves Stephens School Campus as Local Historic District

At its Monday night meeting on Jan. 12, 2026, the Calhoun City Council approved the designation of the Stephens School Campus as a Local Historic District, following a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. The designation applies to the campus located at the corner of ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Local News Headlines

CPD: DRIVE SOBER SO YOU DON'T GET PULLED OVER. Calhoun Police Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) are offering their only warning before the Christmas/New Year holiday season to never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of ...

GCSO: Local Man Arrested on Assault and Weapons Charges

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies responded to a home on Brooksmill Drive around 4 a.m. Thursday following a report of an assault involving a firearm. Upon arrival, deputies took 32-year-old Justin E. Fox, of 118 Brooksmill Drive, into custody. Fox is charged ...
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