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Open Mic Night

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:33:26 +0000

Visit 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

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:19:57 +0000

The 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

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:24:32 +0000

The 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

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:12:55 +0000

Plan 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

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:28:16 +0000

Come 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

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:08:14 +0000

All 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

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:18:14 +0000

Visit 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

Red Cross Blood Drive

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:24:03 +0000

The First Baptist Church in Chatsworth, Georgia is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on November 18, 2010 from 1 PM to 6 PM. Blood is always needed for hospitals and this is a wonderful way to help save lives.

If you plan to make a blood donation, here are some helpful tips before you go:

Maintain a healthy iron level in your diet by including foods rich in iron.
Get a good nights rest.
Drink an extra 16 oz. glass of water or fluid before you go.
Eat a healthy meal before your donation. Try to stay away from fatty foods as this can affect the testing process done on all donated blood.
Wear clothing that will allow you to lift your sleeve above your elbow.

After your donation:

Drink plenty of liquid for 24 – 48 hours after your donation to replenish any fluid that was lost.
Avoid strenuous physical activity and heavy lifting for about 5 hours.

To get more information and details about giving blood, contact The American Red Cross.

The First Baptist Church is Chatsworth is located at:
121 West Market St.
Chatsworth, GA

Trail of Doom

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:20:22 +0000

Get into the Halloween spirit by taking a walk on the Trail of Doom in Murray County, Georgia Friday and Saturday nights in October 2010. The Trail of Doom takes you into the spooky woods after dark with only a guide with a small lantern to lead your journey. You never know as you stroll along what eerie things you might encounter. The trail is clearly marked so have no fear of getting lost…only spooked.

The trail is open from 8 PM to Midnight and admission is $7 per person.

Directions- From I-75, take the north Dalton bypass to Highway 76. Left on Hwy 76 to Chatsworth. In Chatsworth, turn left onto 411 at Hardee’s. At the 2nd red light in Eton, turn right onto CCC Camp Road. Go 1 mile and turn left onto FloodTown Road. Go about 2 miles, then turn right onto Mountain Crest Road. The Trail Of Doom is located to the right of the fork in the road.

Benefit Motorcycle Ride

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:06:27 +0000

A motorcycle ride through the mountains of North Georgia in the fall is always enjoyable but even more enjoyable is knowing that your ride is going to benefit the Bagley Middle School Athletic Department. This ride takes place on October 16, 2010. Registration begins at 9 AM with the ride starting at 10 AM. There will be free hot dogs available upon your return.

Donations are $10 per bike and $5 for each extra rider. For additional details and information call 706-260-5329.