Amy Murray joined the City of Vidalia's  Administration as the new Finance Director on Monday, but she's no stranger to the area. Amy Murray grew up in Tattnall County, and worked for a number of years with the Georgia Department of Corrections at Joe Kennedy Farms in Lyons. Still residing near where she grew up, she says Vidalia is the closest city to her, and adds that she does most of her shopping and eating out in Vidalia.

Murray had been employed by the City of Glennville and as the City Manager for almost 15 years, and holds a degree in Mathematics.

Current Vidalia City Manager Bill Bedingfield, who is looking at retiring,  began his position in February 2007, and will continue to work part-time to train Murray for a seamless transition.