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Local News Update: Calhoun and Gordon County

A tragic fire in the Nickelsville community, a major policy decision on data centers, and rising gas prices have made for a significant week across Gordon County. Authorities are investigating a residential fire in the Nickelsville community that claimed one life earlier this week. Emergency ...

Local News Update: Calhoun and Gordon County

It’s been a busy week for Gordon County residents, with significant updates ranging from tax relief milestones to leadership changes in local services. Here is the breakdown of the latest headlines affecting our community. **Homestead Exemption Deadline Approaches** Residents are reminded that the deadline to file ...

Local News Roundup: Public Safety, Gas Relief, and Community Resources

A Murray County teacher faces multiple charges following a high-speed chase and wreck in Gordon County. Late last week, authorities spotted a vehicle traveling at high speeds on I-75 south, leading to a pursuit that ended in a crash near the Calhoun exits. The ...

Georgia 101.7 WJTH Monday Local News Headlines

Community News & Safety Update The GC Homestead exemption signup period is currently active, offering residents a vital opportunity to reduce their property tax burden. To qualify, homeowners must occupy the property as their primary residence and submit documentation to the tax office before the ...

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 ...
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