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North Georgia News Sylvi Morgan-Watters, daughter of Parker Morgan and Kara Watters of Murphy, was the first baby born in 2024 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Ga.

North Georgia News Sylvi Morgan-Watters, daughter of Parker Morgan and Kara Watters of Murphy, was the first baby born in 2024 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Ga.

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News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body ANDREWS Alderman owes taxes Newly elected Andrews Alderman Theodore “Ted” Paul owes $2,116.61 in unpaid back taxes to the town.
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com This metal building belonging to Rhodo Mini Storage in the Granny Squirrel area of eastern Cherokee County was toppled by high winds during storms over the weekend.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com This metal building belonging to Rhodo Mini Storage in the Granny Squirrel area of eastern Cherokee County was toppled by high winds during storms over the weekend.

Winds destroy storage facility

Randy Foster
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body Power to hundreds of customers in the Andrews area was knocked out for about 20 hours starting Friday morning, according to Duke Energy
Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (left) and Republican primary challenger Christian Reagan appear at a debate in Brasstown on Saturday afternoon.

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (left) and Republican primary challenger Christian Reagan appear at a debate in Brasstown on Saturday afternoon.

Edwards, Reagan face off at Congress debate

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body The Cherokee Scout live-streamed the 90-minute debate on its Facebook page, where you can watch the entire video. Brasstown – U.S. Rep.

Sheriff is new animal officer

Randy Foster
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body The board appointed Sheriff Dustin Smith to be the county’s animal control officer. For his part, it is a new role that he doesn’t seem to relish.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Jon Laughlin and Kristina Lubner’s love for God has naturally led them to help those who are less fortunate.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Jon Laughlin and Kristina Lubner’s love for God has naturally led them to help those who are less fortunate.

Couple shows passion in HOMEless ministry

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body The couple has been utilizing and expanding resources offered by Andrews United Methodist Church over the last year to offer outreach and aid to the local homeless population.
Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  A gathering of community members and leaders, who wanted to start the ball rolling for a proposed youth center in Cherokee County, met at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office on Jan. 9 to begin the lengthy process of planning a center geared to benefit the county’s younger residents.

Bill Belian/Contributing Photographer  A gathering of community members and leaders, who wanted to start the ball rolling for a proposed youth center in Cherokee County, met at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office on Jan. 9 to begin the lengthy process of planning a center geared to benefit the county’s younger residents.

County youth center may be in the future

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body Murphy – The first meeting to discuss plans for a youth center in Cherokee County was held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office on Jan. 9.
Suzi Perkins/Contributing Photographer The EarlyAct Program at Ranger Elementary School is gearing children toward community service and leadership. The fourth-grade children are not only receptive, but enthusiastic about the program made possible by the Rotary Club of Murphy.

Suzi Perkins/Contributing Photographer The EarlyAct Program at Ranger Elementary School is gearing children toward community service and leadership. The fourth-grade children are not only receptive, but enthusiastic about the program made possible by the Rotary Club of Murphy.

Rotary program teaching students leadership skills

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Body Ranger – Children at Ranger Elementary School are excited about a new endeavor that will help them with community involvement as well as  leadership skills.