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4 officers on duty after fatal shooting

Body “We did conclude our internal investigation and convened a review board that was composed of members from this office as well as a member from an outside agency,” said Chris Wood, chief deputy for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The answer to the question mark is the Murphy Art Center will be moving into the former Entegra Bank building.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent The answer to the question mark is the Murphy Art Center will be moving into the former Entegra Bank building.

The MAC making big move

Body Murphy – The lobby and offices of the former Entegra Bank at the intersection of Hiwassee and Peachtree streets downtown are changing.
Retha Swain/Contributing Photographer A total of 15 graduates from the Murphy’s High School Class of 1952 celebrate their 70th reunion at Julie’s Place in Peachtree.

Retha Swain/Contributing Photographer A total of 15 graduates from the Murphy’s High School Class of 1952 celebrate their 70th reunion at Julie’s Place in Peachtree.

Class of 1952 reunited, and it still feels so good

Body Peachtree – Julie’s Place hosted the 70th reunion of Murphy High School classmates Thursday.
Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com Spectators get a behind-the-scenes, up-close look at the machinery during the 2021 Punkin Chunkin in Brasstown. Folks return to the scene of the year this weekend.

Jared Putnam/editor@cherokeescout.com Spectators get a behind-the-scenes, up-close look at the machinery during the 2021 Punkin Chunkin in Brasstown. Folks return to the scene of the year this weekend.

Prepare for flying pumpkins this weekend

Body Brasstown – One of our area’s most anticipated events will return Saturday and Sunday, when the 13th annual Punkin Chunkin Festival takes place at 811 Settawig Road.
Debbie Hooper/Contributing Photographer This plane was showing off its smoke during the annual Welcome Home – A Tribute to All Who Served event on Sept. 24.

Debbie Hooper/Contributing Photographer This plane was showing off its smoke during the annual Welcome Home – A Tribute to All Who Served event on Sept. 24.

Quick Reads

Body ANDREWS Oktoberfest set Saturday