News From Murray County

Firefighters Become Cover Boys

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The Murray County Red Cross has teamed up with the City of Chatsworth Fire Department to create a 2010 calendar. Each month showcases one of 12 city firefighters. Calendars are $12.00 each and proceeds benefit the Murray County Red Cross Disaster... Full story

Dog Bites One Year Old

Karen Zatkulak

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A one year old is rushed to the hospital after being bitten by a great dane.  It  happened in Murray County on Monday.  That's when Amber Plott says their new dog bit their 19 month old little girl.  Plott says... Full story

Jailer Jailed in Murray County

Karen Zatkulak

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A Whitfield County Deputy is off the job after he was arrested over the weekend.  Marcus Vanmeter worked for the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office as a housing sergeant for several years.  Vanmeter is charged with two counts of battery,... Full story

Whitfield County Deputy Arrested in Murray County

Derek Dellinger

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Murray County authorities confirm to NewsChannel9 that a Whitfield County deputy is behind bars. Marcus Vanmeter has been arrested on charges of battery, family violence, two counts of interference with a 911 call, and false imprisonment. We're... Full story

Small Fire at Former Cohutta Lodge

Nathan Frick

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A water heater caught fire Thursday morning causing a small fire and slightly burning one person at the former Cohutta Lodge, according to the current owner. Emergency crews in Murray County responded to the Global Conference and Retreat Center... Full story

Two Women Die in North Georgia Crash

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Two women died in a grinding crash in Murray County, Ga. Thursday night. According to a spokesperson for the Georgia State Patrol, a Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Adilene Rangel Tna turned left into the path of a GMC Sierra driven by Brandy Hurd on... Full story

Georgia Schools Say Longer Summer Saves Money

Karen Zatkulak

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The summer has been extended for kids and teachers in one North Georgia county.  It's all in effort to save money after Governor Sonny Perdue announces even more cut backs.  Murray County is the first district in our area that has opted... Full story

Bikinis and Brew

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Hot girls and cold drinks - that's what one Murray County Businessman says is a hit in his community. The owner says this is strictly a business and he's just trying to make money. With summer in full swing, people want to stay cool and refreshed.... Full story

Pedestrian Stuck During Three-Vehicle Crash

Tanya Mendis

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A pedestrian is struck on a Murray County road during a three-vehicle car accident Sunday night. Dispatchers at the Murray County Sheriff's Office say a woman was hit on Highway 225 just before 8:00. Dispatchers say moments before the woman was... Full story

Drug Court Graduation

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The Conasauga Drug Court Program will celebrate its thirtieth graduation ceremony on Thursday, March 13th at 10:30 am at the Murray County Courthouse in Chatsworth. Drug Court treats first offenders charged with felony, drug-related crimes.... Full story

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