The Chatsworth Times

Highland Rivers Health elects FY2022 officers

DALTON – July 12, 2021 – Gilmer County board member and behavioral health advocate Leland Johnson was elected chair of the Highland Rivers Health governing board at the board’s … more

Submitted by Highland Rivers Health | 7/12/21

Chatsworth woman killed in crash

A 47-year-old Chatsworth woman was killed in a two-car accident in Calhoun on Saturday, according to the Georgia State Patrol.Letitia D. Whitener suffered fatal injuries in the wreck, which occured … more

Staff reports | 7/12/21

Expanded federal child tax credit to kick in next week

ATLANTA - The expanded federal child tax credit Congress passed this year is expected to lift nearly 700,000 Georgia children out of poverty, including about 470,000 Black children, child advocacy … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 7/8/21

Payne appointed chair of age of mandatory education study committee

ATLANTA -- | Last week, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announced his selection of appointments to five Senate Study Committees. Among the list of members, Sen. Chuck Payne (R – Dalton) was chosen to … more

7/8/21

Murray County celebrates Fourth of July

Large crowds turned out in Eton on Friday and in Chatsworth on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day with food, fellowship and fireworks. Both fireworks shows were well received by … more

By Jimmy Espy | 7/7/21

Veterans Post

The Department of Veterans Affairs has added three presumptives to its list of illnesses caused by Agent Orange: bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism.The new ones are added to: AL … more

By Freddy Groves | 7/1/21

Library to return to full service

The Chatsworth-Murray Library will return to full service on July 6, offering all services without requiring appointments or placing limits on the amount of time you can visit the library. Library … more

Submitted by Northwest Georgia Regional Library | 7/1/21

July 1 bringing in mix of new state laws

ATLANTA - The controversial election bill the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed in March garnered the most publicity by far of anything lawmakers did during this year’s session.But … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 7/1/21

Sherwood convicted of molesting a child

CHATSWORTH – A Dalton woman was convicted of four counts of sexual abuse of a child Wednesday in Murray County Superior Court. Linda Sherwood, 46 years old and formerly of 515 Parkside Place, … more

Submitted by Office of the District Attorney | 7/1/21

Could we be any more cute?

A pair of kittens make a temporary playpen out of a basket left outside a residence in Chatsworth. more

6/30/21

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” cast members include (front, from left) Lia Blanchard, Jaynie Talley, Brady Talley, Kyle Holloway, Kirsten Mullinax, Pierce Bailey, Reagan Bailey and Savannah Brown. Second Row: Ben Bethea, Emma McDaniel, Aubrie Williams, Cole Talley, Alana McGaughey, Sarah Sane, Ella Gordon and Irelynd Stainton.

‘Charlie Brown’ coming to town

The Murray Arts Council will present its 6th annual summer children’s theatre production, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” on July 22-25. The show, directed by MAC … more

Submitted by MAC | 6/30/21

Warnock stops off at inland port

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock visited the Appalachian Regional Port at Crandall on Monday. Warnock toured the facility, which opened in 2018, and answered a few questions from reporters. The stop in … more

By Jimmy Espy | 6/30/21

CDC extends moratorium on evictions to July 31.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week extended through July 31, the moratorium on evictions of the hundreds-of-thousands of Americans who live in … more

Submitted by USDA | 6/25/21

Georgia DOT suspends lane closures during Fourth of July weekend

WHITE– In an effort to ease travel through and within our state during the Fourth of July weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend construction-related … more

By Georgia DOT | 6/25/21

Longtime state agency manager named acting University System of Georgia chancellor

ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia Board of Regents Wednesday named state government veteran Teresa MacCartney acting chancellor of the system while the board continues its search for a … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/23/21

The Anderson & Anderson History Room is a repository for genealogical materials, documents, maps and old copies of The Chatsworth Times.

A new chapter begins for local library

There’s work still to be done at the Chatsworth-Murray County Library, but the newly revamped facility at 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd. is once again welcoming visitors. Extensive refurbishment … more

By Jimmy Espy | 6/23/21

CHI Memorial to build new hospital in North Georgia

CHATTANOOGA – CHI Memorial announced today its plans to build a new hospital in Catoosa County, Georgia. “We are thrilled to see this endeavor move forward for our North Georgia … more

Submitted by CHI Memorial | 6/22/21

Unemployed Georgians facing cutoff of federal benefits

ATLANTA - Georgia is about to join 25 other mostly Republican-led states in cutting off supplemental federal unemployment benefits before the Biden administration ends the program in September.On … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/22/21

Become an intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene

The Office of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is seeking interns in the Washington, D.C. office for the Fall 2021 session, running from September to December. Applicants should be highly … more

Submitted by the office of Rep. Greene | 6/22/21

Carter named GAE executive director

ATLANTA – Dr. Craig Carter, a 20-year, award-winning, National Board Certified teacher, has joined the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) as its new executive director. Dr. Carter was … more

Submitted by GAE | 6/22/21