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Murphy Middle School’s Lego Robotics Team includes (from left) Ella Mitchell, Curtis Jordan, Natalie Lowrance, Terrance Cotton, Audrey Meadows, Alexa Hickson, Aleeah McKay, Cayden Prather, Aiden Chavet and Elijah Hardin, with coaches David Decker and Brian Gatti.

Murphy Middle School’s Lego Robotics Team includes (from left) Ella Mitchell, Curtis Jordan, Natalie Lowrance, Terrance Cotton, Audrey Meadows, Alexa Hickson, Aleeah McKay, Cayden Prather, Aiden Chavet and Elijah Hardin, with coaches David Decker and Brian Gatti.

Quick Reads

David Brown
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Body MURPHY Gardening classes set Cherokee County will be offering a series of Pro Gardening classes beginning Wednesday, Jan.14.
Some Cherokee County residents continued their traditions of going all-out with fun and colorful decorations and lights at Christmastime. These local homes were spotted shining brightly in the Murphy and Ranger areas in the days leading up to the annual Dec. 25 holiday.

Some Cherokee County residents continued their traditions of going all-out with fun and colorful decorations and lights at Christmastime. These local homes were spotted shining brightly in the Murphy and Ranger areas in the days leading up to the annual Dec. 25 holiday.

Christmas cheer

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Monday, December 29, 2025
Body Some Cherokee County residents continued their traditions of going all-out with fun and colorful decorations and lights at Christmastime.
Crews work through the evening hours installing a roundabout in Downtown Murphy.

Crews work through the evening hours installing a roundabout in Downtown Murphy.

The year in review in Cherokee County, Part 1

Randy Foster
Monday, December 29, 2025
Body The year 2025 was marked by local news ranging from tragedy to championships. Here are some of the top stories the Cherokee Scout covered over the last 12 months.
At a recent celebration, Ranger firefighter Geoffrey Wells was awarded for five years of faithful service by Chief Mike Taylor. George Stewart was awarded for 10 years of service but is not shown.

At a recent celebration, Ranger firefighter Geoffrey Wells was awarded for five years of faithful service by Chief Mike Taylor. George Stewart was awarded for 10 years of service but is not shown.

Firefighting heroes

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Monday, December 29, 2025
Body Firefighter with the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department were recognized for their service during a recent ceremony.
Anngee Quinones-Belian and Donna Duval entertain passersby on Dec. 20 as living mannequins in the window of Marketplace Antiques on Peachtree Street in downtown Murphy.

Anngee Quinones-Belian and Donna Duval entertain passersby on Dec. 20 as living mannequins in the window of Marketplace Antiques on Peachtree Street in downtown Murphy.

Quick Reads: Dec. 31, 2025

David Brown
Monday, December 29, 2025
Body HAYESVILLE Forum set for House Dems
Joy Lynn Hale of Murphy has not let the accident keep her from doing things she enjoys, like gardening and operating Moorehouse Ministries’ food pantry. Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

Joy Lynn Hale of Murphy has not let the accident keep her from doing things she enjoys, like gardening and operating Moorehouse Ministries’ food pantry. Donald Hale/Contributing Photographer

A lift let a Cherokee County woman down

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Body Murphy – Joy Lynn Hale never gave a second thought to getting on a lift that would raise her up without the need for climbing stairs until Sept. 24, 2005.