The Chatsworth Times

Georgia Bass Slam hooks anglers

SOCIAL CIRCLE -- Catch five different black bass species and you have a Georgia Bass Slam.This program recognizes anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch different species of bass in a variety … more

By Georgia DNR | 7/17/22

Food City stores selling tickets for Bass Pro Shops Night Race

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Bristol Motor Speedway and its longtime partner, Food City, will once again make it super-easy for fans to purchase tickets to the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Sept. 15-17. … more

Submitted by Food City | 7/14/22

Sports Quiz

1. Name the South African golfer who beat Tiger Woods by three strokes to win the 2008 Masters Tournament.2. What 1988 comedy film had cameos by Curt Gowdy, Jim Palmer, Tim McCarver, Mel Allen, Dick … more

By Ryan A. Berenz | 7/14/22

Clark Wheeler of Arabi with his record shoal bass caught on the Flint River.

Shoal bass state record tied by Crisp County angler

CORDELE – It’s a tie! The shoal bass state record was broken just last year, and now that record has been tied. Clark Wheeler of Arabi, GA is the proud new angler that will share the … more

Submitted by Georgia DNR | 7/14/22

Conservation scientists with the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute use a sein net in Long Swamp Creek in Jasper, Georgia, as they search for Bridled Darters.

Tennessee Aquarium summer fellowships training future biologists

CHATTANOOGA – Never let it be said that all summer jobs are created equal.Squatting on his heels to dangle the flexible hose of an environmental DNA pump into a briskly flowing North Georgia … more

Submitted by Tennessee Aquarium | 7/14/22

Molting messes can cause frustration from flightless geese

SOCIAL CIRCLE -- What to do when flightless geese make a molting mess. The Canada goose thrives in a variety of habitats, including such areas as neighborhood ponds, office complexes, city … more

Submitted by Georgia DNR | 7/12/22

Murray County 10U team to play in Dean World Series

The road leads on for one Murray County Recreation All-Star baseball team.The 10U team, although they didn’t win a state championship, is headed to the Dizzy Dean World Series in Southaven, MS … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 7/12/22

Nuckolls to play hoops for Carson-Newman

Murray basketball standout Mattie Nuckolls has high expectations for herself and her team this winter.She has one less distraction to deal with between now and then as well. Nuckolls recently … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 7/12/22

Sports Quiz

1. Who holds the New York Mets' record for highest career batting average?2. Who were the only two major-league pitchers to strike out Hall of Famer Ted Williams three times in one game?3. The … more

By Ryan A. Berentz | 7/10/22

New Echota Junior Ranger Day set for July 22

CALHOUN –Join New Echota State Historic Site for Junior Ranger Day on July 22nd, 2022. In order to help youth ages 7-10 complete the New Echota Junior Ranger Book and earn their badge, Site … more

Submitted by NEHS | 7/10/22

Chaisen Buckner (42) celebrates a big play with his teammates.

Buckner makes his way at the Academy

For North Murray graduate Chaisen Buckner, life at the U.S. Naval Academy is about balance.It’s balancing rigorous academics with FBS level football, meetings, and strenuous military … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 7/5/22

Coach Lauren Long Adams with husband Brandon and children Walker and Ellison.

Catching Up with Lauren Long Adams

The Murray girls basketball team had a season to remember this past year, but there are also many memorable players from the past.Lauren Long Adams is one such player. The former North Georgia Tipoff … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 7/5/22

Nearly 1 million pounds of material added to three Georgia artificial reefs

BRUNSWICK -- The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently completed improvements to several inshore artificial reefs along the state’s 105-mile coast … more

By Georgia DNR | 7/1/22

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame partners with Nashville Sounds to offer free admission

NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, in partnership with the Nashville Sounds, will offer free admission to visitors through September 30th. Located just next to the Visitor … more

Submitted by Tennessee Hall of Fame | 6/30/22

Sports Quiz

1. Name the driver for Team Penske who won IndyCar Series season championships in 2017 and '19.2. Who compiled a 3-10 record with the 1976 New York Jets in his only season as an NFL head coach?3. On … more

By Ryan A. Berenz | 6/30/22

Paws Corner: 'Hip hold' is no way to stretch your dog

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My wife likes to pick up our dog's hind legs to help him stretch; that is, she holds Cheerio by the hips so his hind legs are up off the ground while he stands on his front legs. I … more

By Sam Mazzotta | 6/30/22

Georgia DNR game wardens to participate in Operation Dry Water

Submittedby Georgia DNR SOCIAL CIRCLE – The July 4th holiday often means time on the water for boaters across the United States. With an increased public presence on the water, there is … more

Submitted by Georgia DNR | 6/30/22

North Murray graduate Nick Burgess stands with his motorcycle during his Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Debut on June 18 in Pennsylvania. Burgess has been racing motocross since he was young. He earned his pro license this year and is competing in the highest level of motocross, among the top 180 riders in the world.

Burgess makes professional motocross debut

Earning the title “professional,” particularly in the realm of athletics, isn’t easy.Chatsworth’s Nick Burgess has proven, though, that with enough heart and dedication the … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 6/28/22

Josh Hensley with wife Cayla and son, Carter. Hensley is in his third season as coach of the Ringgold Tigers.

MCHS grad Hensley leads Tigers basketball

Josh Hensley spent many years in Murray green, both as a player and as an assistant basketball coach.Today, the 32-year-old Murray grad is clad in blue and white as the head basketball coach at … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 6/28/22

Georgia DNR offers tips for safe boating

BRUNSWICK -- As temperatures rise with the official beginning of summer and more Georgians take to the state’s waterways to cool off, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is highlighting … more

By Georgia DNR | 6/27/22