The Chatsworth Times

Georgia Water Coalition lists its annual ‘Dirty Dozen’

ATLANTA - From a proposed titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp to carpet mills in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Water Coalition’s annual Dirty Dozen report highlights threats to waterways … more

By Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News Service | 12/21/21

Georgia growth outstrips most states in slow-growing nation

ATLANTA - While only four states have grown more than Georgia since the release of the 2020 U.S. Census, the Peach State’s population increase came as the nation’s population grew at the … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 12/21/21

North Murray contingent at SkillsUSA Georgia regional competition.

Murray County high schoolers show off skills

Seven students from North Murray and Murray County high schools qualified for the statewide SkillsUSA Georgia competition in February. They did this by finishing in third place or better at the … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 12/21/21

Gladden's Burns joins Rose Parade lineup

Gladden Middle School Band Director Greg Burns will join four of his peers from Georgia as performers in the 2022 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Cal. on Jan. 1.The Band Directors Marching Band, made up of … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 12/21/21

Linder to retire at end of the year

Murray High Principal Gina Linder will retire at the end of this school year.Linder announced this week that she would retire, ending 15-years at the helm of MCHS. The Blue Ridge native is believed … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 12/21/21

Georgia giant’ Johnny Isakson dies at 76

ATLANTA - Former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76, his family and the foundation he started to raise money for Parkinson’s disease announced.The Republican from Cobb County … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 12/19/21

Brewer resigns football position

Murray County Head Football Coach Chad Brewer has resigned as coach of the Indians. Brewer will remain athletic director until the end of the year. He told the Times he plans to coach … more

Staff reports | 12/16/21

Georgia employment reaches new high

ATLANTA - Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced this week that the state now employs the highest number of Georgians ever, surpassing the number of employed prior to the pandemic by over … more

Submitted by DOL | 12/16/21

Pastor Bobby Bowers of Mount Sumach Baptist Church in Cisco sorts food to be distributed to families in need.

Mount Sumach helps with holiday meals

A small congregation had “faith like a mustard seed” and now dozens will not go hungry this Christmas. Members of Mount Sumach Baptist Church in Cisco decided a few years ago to take up … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 12/16/21

Megan Preston, a graduate of Murray County High School, now practices veterinary science at the Animal Hospital of Whitfield County.

MCHS graduate begins veterinary career

Megan Preston was working at an animal shelter when it all came together for her.“We would have people bring in an injured animal thinking they had no other option than to drop off their animal … more

Submitted by Dalton State | 12/14/21

Economist predicts strong rebound for Georgia economy

ATLANTA - Georgia’s economy will bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic next year, despite inflation and the latest COVID-19 variant, the dean of the business school at the University of … more

By Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News Service | 12/14/21

Chatsworth council wrestles with deficit

The Chatsworth City Council will vote in January on a 2022 budget that could include an approximately $250,000 deficit.The deficit would be covered by funds from the city’s reserves.Councilman … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 12/14/21

Commissioner Hogan recovering

County Commissioner Greg Hogan is recovering in a Chattanooga Hospital after suffering a stroke on Thursday but is already planning his return to work.In a text message to The Times, Hogan described … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 12/14/21

Christmas parade photos

Photos by Jimmy Espy, Damian Cardozo | 12/13/21

Right to Farm’ debate to be renewed in General Assembly

ATLANTA - After a year in limbo, “Right to Farm” legislation being pushed by groups representing the farming and livestock industries will be back before the General Assembly this … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 12/12/21

Warnock, Ossoff want VA building named for Cleland

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) led a bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers, with Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05), … more

Submitted by Office of Sen. Raphael Warnock | 12/12/21

Unite for more

When we chose to help, to contribute, to reach out, that’s when we create change in Whitfield and Murray Counties. One moment of compassion and generosity makes it possible for anyone in our … more

By Amanda Burt, President, United Way | 12/10/21

Ga. Hwy. 52 Alt. has reopened to traffic after being closed for several months for repairs to the bridge over Town Creek.

Road reopens

12/10/21

First Omicron case in Georgia located in Atlanta

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the Omicron variant in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history. The individual … more

By Georgia DPD | 12/9/21

School Resource Officer Drake Bargeron answers questions from students in Tiffanie King’s class at Woodlawn Elementary.

C.H.A.M.P.S. program offers life lessons for students

Drug and alcohol awareness programs are nothing new in schools, but their focus is often limited.The Murray County Sheriff’s Office believes in educating students on a wide array of topics, … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 12/9/21