Open Mic Night

  • January 24, 2012
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Open Mic NightVisit Frankie’s Italian Restaurant in Chatsworth, Georgia on Thursday nights for Open Mic Night. Enjoy some great Italian or Greek food and either listen to some performers as they showcase their talent or get up on stage and show your own talent. The stage is yours! This is a family atmosphere and everyone is welcome, even those under 21. Open Mic begins at 7 PM. For more information, call 706-695-2522.

Frankie’s Italian Restaurant
4540 Highway 411 N
Chatsworth, GA

2011 Independence Day Celebration

  • June 29, 2011
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2011 Independence Day CelebrationThe 2011 Independence Day celebration will be held on July 2, 2011 in Chatsworth, Georgia. The festivities will take place at the Murray County Recreation Department facility starting at 4 PM. There will be food, plenty of fun for the children like an inflatable slide, games, a train, and a mechanical bull. A concert will begin at 6 PM featuring the Fort Mountain Boys. A fireworks display will follow the concert at approximately 10 PM.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

The Murray County Recreation Department facility is located at:
745 W. Chestnut St.
Chatsworth, GA

2011 Fun Show

  • May 2, 2011
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Stick Horse RaceThe Murray County Saddle Club is hosting the 2011 Fun Show in Chatsworth, Georgia on April 1, May 6, June 3, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2011. Each of these shows will have a variety of fun horse races to watch. The gates open at 5 PM and the races begin at 7 PM. Here is a list of the races that will be run at each of the events:

Stick Horse Race
Walk/Trot (ages 12 and under)
Open Walk/Trot
Panty Race
Catalog Race
Tunnel Race
Tater Race
Flag Race
Youth Poles (ages 16 and under)
Open Poles
Youth Barrels (ages 16 and under)
Open Barrels
Texas Barrels
Buddy Pick Up
Youth Arena Race (ages 16 and under)
Open Arena Race

Gate admission is $3.00. Everyone with a paid admission will receive a ticket for a drawing that will take place some time during the event. The lucky winner will receive $15 and must be present to win.

If you are interested in riding in the show, the Stick Horse Race is FREE and all other classes are $3 per entry. For more information, call 706-537-3174 or 706-537-1863.

The Murray County Saddle Club grounds are located at:
560 Highway 52 East
Chatsworth, GA

Horse Camping at Fort Mountain

  • March 14, 2011
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HorsesPlan an equestrian weekend at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, GA. Not only are there 25 miles of trails to ride on, there is an area now available where you can camp overnight with your horse. There is primitive camping available with a fire ring, a pit toilet, camper shell with bunks for sleeping bags, and a hitching post. Tents are permitted in the immediate shelter area. There is no electric or water hookups. You can only reach the camping area by hiking or riding in.

Check In/Check Out time is 1 PM. For more information and to make reservations, call 706-422-1932.

Fort Mountain State Park is located at:
181 Fort Mountain Park Rd.
Chatsworth, Georgia

Singing Convention

  • January 12, 2011
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SingerCome out to the Smyrna Baptist Church in Chatsworth, Georgia on January 29, 2011 for the 1st Murray County/North Georgia Singing Convention. Be a part of the singing and performing or just come out to listen. Everyone is welcome. The show begins at 7 PM with refreshments to follow. For more details and information, call 706-695-2740.

Smyrna Baptist Church is located at:
3058 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA.

Storytime for Preschoolers

  • January 12, 2011
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Library BooksAll children are welcome when accompanied by an adult to Storytime for Preschoolers at the Chatsworth/Murray County Public Library. Children will be entertained with a story every Wednesday morning at 10:30. For more information and details, call the Library at 706-695-4200.

The Chatsworth/Murray County Public Library is a part of the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System and is located at:
706 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road
Chatsworth, Georgia

Cherokee Christmas by Candlelight

  • November 23, 2010
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Christmas Gift and CandlesVisit the Chief Vann House on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 5 PM to 9 PM to enjoy the sights and sounds of an old fashioned 19th Century Cherokee Christmas.

In 1805, Chief Vann opened his home to Moravian missionaries to celebrate one of the first Christmases in the Cherokee Nation. You are invited to this event as part of this honored tradition. Admission is $3.50 – $5.00. Call 706-695-2598 for more details and information.

Chief Vann House is located at:
82 Georgia Highway 225 N.
Chatsworth, GA

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