The Chatsworth Times

Past Times: June 10, 1987

* Middle school teacher David Bean was overseeing two three-day science camps at Murray County High School. One camp was for ages 8-10; the other was for ages 11-14. The classes were part of the … more

By Jimmy Espy | 6/6/22

Drug Court creates life-changing stories

The path to the 85th graduation ceremony of the Conasauga Circuit Drug Court – held May 19 at Edwards Park and also available to watch over the internet via Zoom - has been filled with plenty … more

By Mitch Talley | 6/3/22

Bird flu shows up in backyard farm in South Georgia

ATLANTA - A form of highly contagious bird flu has been detected in a backyard farm in Toombs County, the first outbreak in Georgia this year, the state Department of Agriculture reported.Late last … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/3/22

The VA releases its equity plan

In response to Executive Order 13985, the Department of Veterans Affairs has now released its Equity Action Plan.The order, signed in January 2021, was intended to bring equity to underserved … more

By Freddy Groves | 6/2/22

State health board approves extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers

ATLANTA - The Georgia Board of Community Health voted Thursday to seek federal approval of a plan to extend Medicaid coverage to new mothers for up to one year after their babies are born.The … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/2/22

Incumbents show strength in Murray voting

Murray County voters returned two school board members, a state senator and a member of the state House in voting last week.All four incumbents won their races in the Republican Party Primary and … more

By Jimmy Espy. Editor | 5/31/22

Highlights From the House

As we stepped away from the 2022 legislative session, we stepped into a heated primary election cycle which concluded, Tuesday, May 24. I encourage you to further study policies and issues which … more

5/31/22

Murray County Courthouse flags (Photos by Pamela Robinson)

5/31/22

Bruce Kendrick displays mementos from two tours in Vietnam at Little Rome Restaurant. He was awarded two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, 14 Air Medals and three Purple Hearts.

Vietnam veteran Kendrick reflects on Memorial Day

As an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam, Bruce Kendrick was on missions where men were killed in combat. As Memorial Day approaches, he thinks of a fellow officer in particular.“One lieutenant … more

By Mark Millican, Special to the Times | 5/29/22

Lopsided Kemp victory could unify Republicans after divisive primary

ATLANTA - Going into last Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue's challenge of incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp was threatening to tear the GOP apart, potentially easing … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 5/29/22

Veterans Post: Second chances for incarcerated veterans

We recently had Second Chance Month, courtesy of a presidential proclamation. Its goal was to "provide meaningful redemption and rehabilitation for formerly imprisoned persons." It requires, per the … more

By Freddy Groves | 5/27/22

Kemp extends temporary suspension of state gasoline tax

ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday extending the suspension of the state gasoline sales tax through July 14.The General Assembly passed legislation in March suspending the … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 5/27/22

Krista Faw, accompanied by Shawty, fills in her ballot at the City Precinct at Murray County Recreation Department on Tuesday morning. One poll worker described voting at the precinct as “steady.” More than 2,000 Murray County voters cast early ballots.

Murray voters make their choices

(Editor’s note: Check our website and Facebook page after 7 p.m. for election results.) Murray County Election Supervisor Larry Sampson, as of about noon, said voting in the Primary Election … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 5/24/22

Georgia’s pandemic food stamp boost ending on May 31

ATLANTA - Georgians who rely on food stamps are set to see a steep decrease in the amount of money they receive each month starting in June. That’s because increased food stamp amounts were … more

By Rebecca Grapevine, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service | 5/23/22

Past Times: May 26, 1977

May 26, 1977Len Dal Carpet in Eton suffered a $50,000 loss when a trailer loaded with carpet was stolen from the premises.* Erline Cobb and Joyce Roberts joined the staff at Cinderella Beauty Shop on … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 5/22/22

Georgians set early voting record ahead of Tuesday's primaries

ATLANTA - Early voting ahead of next week's Georgia primaries ended Friday with an all-time high of more than 850,000 voters either casting a ballot in person or returning an absentee ballot.Those … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 5/22/22

Honor flights resume

Honor Flights are back. After sitting out the trips for the last two years due to the pandemic, Honor Flights are up and running again.The Honor Flight Network consists of independent groups (hubs) … more

By Freddy Groves | 5/20/22

Ridley, Coker contest District 6 seat

For more than a decade Murray County has been represented by a multi-person delegation in the Georgia House of Representatives. But after lawmakers got done last year redrawing district lines, the … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 5/17/22

Jimmy Espy: The Secret of Brian Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp gave a 20-plus minute campaign speech in Chatsworth last week.He listed many of his accomplishments as governor, including his decision “to keep Georgia open” during the … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 5/17/22

Tallent seeks BOE seat held by Puryear

Brad Tallent, 45, is challenging Conrad Puryear, 59, in the Republican Primary on May 24 for the District X (City) seat on the Murray County Board of Education. Puryear was appointed to the seat in … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 5/17/22