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Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Justin Jacobs, chief deputy of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, has been busy cleaning out his desk and office, preparing for new leaders to take over.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Justin Jacobs, chief deputy of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, has been busy cleaning out his desk and office, preparing for new leaders to take over.

Chief deputy in charge until GOP appoints new sheriff

Body Murphy – Justin Jacobs has had a long and noteworthy career in law enforcement and is, for now, in charge of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Ladies from The Faithful Hearts Women’s Ministry enjoyed food and desserts from several restaurants as part of their annual Christmas luncheon and the first Taste of Murphy. The event was held at Shepherd of the Mountains Church.

Ladies from The Faithful Hearts Women’s Ministry enjoyed food and desserts from several restaurants as part of their annual Christmas luncheon and the first Taste of Murphy. The event was held at Shepherd of the Mountains Church.

First Taste of Murphy a Success

Body Murphy – Several local restaurants took part in making a Christmas luncheon special for 70 ladies from the Faithful Hearts Women’s Ministry at Shepherd of the Mountains Church for
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Cherokee County resident Katherine Taaffe gives remarks ahead of presenting a petition to Cherokee County commissioners calling for them to protect public lands from private development at Monday night’s board of commissioners meeting.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Cherokee County resident Katherine Taaffe gives remarks ahead of presenting a petition to Cherokee County commissioners calling for them to protect public lands from private development at Monday night’s board of commissioners meeting.

Campaign to save public lands working

Body Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has backed off its effort to make public land around Lake Hiwassee available to the highest bidder, thanks in large part to a g
Cameron Green enjoys beekeeping with her children and has made the activity a family affair. The three just installed a new package of bees after the girls finished their first beekeeping class. From left are Kalette, Cameron and Danika Green.

Cameron Green enjoys beekeeping with her children and has made the activity a family affair. The three just installed a new package of bees after the girls finished their first beekeeping class. From left are Kalette, Cameron and Danika Green.

Sweet hobby, sweet treat, sweet reward in beekeeping

Body Hayesville Turkey-born Cameron Green is living the sweet life. Born in 1982, as a young adult she attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for biomedical engineering.’
This is the front page of the Feb. 10, 1966, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 60 years ago this week.

This is the front page of the Feb. 10, 1966, edition of the Cherokee Scout, which was 60 years ago this week.

This Week in Local History

Body In this week’s archives of the Cherokee Scout and Andrews Journal:

Cherokee County Arrest Report

Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Jan. 25 through Feb. 7, 2026, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.
Help needed: A recent house fire that took everything from area residents Michael and Kelli Dockery.

Help needed: A recent house fire that took everything from area residents Michael and Kelli Dockery.

Quick Reads

Body Marble Schools chief to step down   Cherokee County Schools Superintendent Keevin Woody will be stepping down at the end of June.