The Chatsworth Times

M.C.R.D. announces basketball registration

Register online at www.murrayrec.com Murray County Recreation Department will be holding Basketball registration September 28th – October 16 th for the 2020 - 2021 season for ages 5 to … more

9/24/20

Murray County quarterback Kaleb Jones ran for 103 yards and a touchdown and passed for 137 yards and another TD in the Indians' 28-24 loss to Gilmer County on Friday. Player of the Week is sponsored by Streetside Oil & Lube at 305 North Third Ave.

Streetside Oil & Lube Co-Players of the Week

9/23/20

Murray County wide receiver Brannon Nuckolls takes a big hit from a Gilmer County Bobcat but holds on to the ball for one of his seven catches on Friday. Nuckolls had 116 yards receiving.

Murray suffers heart breaker at Gilmer

ELLIJAY -- Murray County fell two yards short of what would have been an epic comeback victory over Gilmer County on Friday. Instead, the Indians suffered a crushing 28-24 loss. The non-region … more

By Jimmy Espy | 9/23/20

North Murray running back D’Ante Tidwell hauls in a pass from quarterback Seth Griffin on Friday.

Neers fall to Bruins; Ringgold next

The growing pains were evident at North Murray on Friday night. The sophomore led Mountaineers were hot and cold in a 20-10 loss to non-region foe Northwest Whitfield. It was a tough way to kick … more

By Erik Green | 9/23/20

Burrell walks on, makes the team at MTSU

During his high school career at North Murray, Landon Burrell blossomed into one of the top receivers in north Georgia. The 6’4” Burrell finished his senior year last year with 47 … more

By Erik Green | 9/16/20

Streetside Oil & Lube Player of the Week

Murray County’s Davis Redwine earned POW honors by rushing for 226 yards on 13 carries. Redwine had TD runs of 85 and 15 yards. Player of the Week is sponsored by Streetside Oil and Lube … more

9/9/20

Junior Ella Kate Tankersley excels as a setter for the Murray County volleyball team.

Tankersley committed to Lady Indian success

Poll a group of volleyball coaches and ask them which position on the court is the most difficult and chances are they will say the setter. The setter has to have impeccable timing, athleticism, … more

By Erik Green | 9/9/20

Senior running back Davis Redwine broke loose for an 82-yard run on his first carry on Friday night as the Indians rolled over visiting Southeast, 47-20.

Indians rip Raiders 47-20 in opener

A new look Murray County offense rolled up more than 450 yards of total offense on Friday in a 47-20 demolition of Southeast Whitfield. It was the season opener for both teams and for the … more

By Jimmy Espy | 9/9/20

Dove season starts Saturday

SOCIAL CIRCLE -- Opening day of dove hunting season is on the way—what field will you be visiting?Georgia’s dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 5, 2020, according to the Georgia … more

By Georgia DNR | 9/4/20

High school football kicks off in Georgia amid COVID-19

There were several times over the past few months that Robin Hines, who oversees rule-setting for high school sports in Georgia, had doubts the football season could happen this fall in the … more

By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service | 9/4/20

Indian defensive end Drew Johnson takes a quick water break during the scrimmage on Friday. The Indians open their regular season on Sept. 4

Indians get in work in front of their fans

The Murray County Indians Green and White game was interrupted for about 30 minutes by a lightning storm on Friday, but that didn’t keep Coach Chad Brewer from liking what he saw. “One … more

From Staff Reports | 8/26/20

Cody Rainey played quarterback for MCHS in the early 2000s.

Rainey helps build Neer defense

It’s August and there are a million things a football coach could be doing other than getting sunburned and swatting flies in the Georgia heat. For North Murray’s defensive backs coach … more

ERIK GREEN | 8/12/20

Avery Bryant of Murray County is one of the top young motocross competitors in the United States.

Playing in the dirt

Britannica lists motocross under the category of “extreme sports.” It’s one of those high adrenaline activities in which life and limb are on the line every race in order to post … more

ERIK GREEN | 8/5/20

Bobby Ruff was hunting for deer when he killed his first black bear. The state allows hunters to kill two bears a year.

Ruff loves region’s rich outdoors

“Going into the woods is going home…” – John Muir If there is a hunting season for it, chances are Bobby Ruff has hunted it. The 2008 Murray High graduate and … more

ERIK GREEN | 7/29/20

Coaches hopeful of normal season

Normally football fans begin licking their chops in July, knowing that the high school game will be back in a few short weeks. In 2020, however, there is some tiptoeing and trepidation as the … more

ERIK GREEN | 7/22/20

Wesley Ross has contributed to the North Murray football program as a player and a coach.

Pure Mountaineer

There are few people who have had as full a North Murray experience as Wesley Ross. The 2013 North Murray graduate played on the school’s first football team and has either played for or … more

BY ERIK GREEN | 7/15/20

Alannah Long will guide the softball Lady Indians as they seek to become a contender in Region 6-AAA. The region will feature two new teams, LaFayette and Rockmart.

New coach born to compete

Alannah Long comes from a family of competitive people, athletes, and coaches. You might say she was, literally, born for her new role as Murray High’s head softball coach. “I have … more

ERIK GREEN | 7/8/20

North Murray senior Gage Winkler will play golf for the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga next year.

At home on the golf course

For North Murray’s Gage Winkler, there’s no such thing as a bad day on the golf course, even on those rare occasions in which he doesn’t play particularly well. The rising senior … more

ERIK GREEN | 7/1/20

Tipton signs with Lenoir-Rhyne

The road to success has only just begun for 2020 North Murray grad Korbin Tipton.The versatile wing recently committed to play basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne, a private, liberal arts university in … more

ERIK GREEN, Sports editor | 6/25/20

Cameron Lawson loves the abundant fishing and hunting opportunities found in Northwest Georgia.

Lawson loves the outdoors life

From Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett to Jim Bridger and Charles Goodnight, the American spirit has always been embodied by the rugged outdoorsman. In the often hectic and disconnected modern world, … more

BY JIMMY ESPY | 6/11/20