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Andrews Mayor James Reid modified his checkpoint orders to police after recognizing the logistical and legal issues related to his plan to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 into the downtown area. Photo by Penny Ray

Andrews Mayor James Reid modified his checkpoint orders to police after recognizing the logistical and legal issues related to his plan to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 into the downtown area. Photo by Penny Ray

Constitutional concerns at checkpoint

Penny Ray
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Body     Andrews – His intentions may have been pure in heart, but the mayor’s decision to erect a checkpoint to keep out-of-state visitors away from town and preven
Police examine the area where Charles McTaggart struggled with his killer next to a Dumpster at the Andrews Housing Authority. Photo by Penny Ray

Police examine the area where Charles McTaggart struggled with his killer next to a Dumpster at the Andrews Housing Authority. Photo by Penny Ray

Homeless man killed in Andrews

Penny Ray
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Body     Andrews – It’s possible the world will never know what truly angered the man who brutally murdered 51-year-old Charles David McTaggart on Friday night.
Brody Holloway, Matt Jones and Commissioner Cal Stiles (from left) discuss the progress of construction at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters. Photo by Penny Ray

Brody Holloway, Matt Jones and Commissioner Cal Stiles (from left) discuss the progress of construction at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters. Photo by Penny Ray

Camp spreads message of hope

Penny Ray
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Body     Andrews - With fear and uncertainty expanding across the globe due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a story of hope emerges from the site of a gospel-driven d
COVID-19 cases as of April 9.

COVID-19 cases as of April 9.

Healthcare worker tests positive

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Body     Murphy – A Cherokee County resident who is a healthcare worker in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19, the Cherokee County Health Department announced this afternoon
COVID-19 cases as of April 1.

COVID-19 cases as of April 1.

Six recover from coronavirus

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2020
Body     The week began with the county’s first death from complications from COVID-19, but ended with the news that six people recovered from the virus.
Volunteer Christopher T. Beaver II carries bags of food to a family’s car on March 17 during the initial run of the Sharing Center food pantry’s drive-through service. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Volunteer Christopher T. Beaver II carries bags of food to a family’s car on March 17 during the initial run of the Sharing Center food pantry’s drive-through service. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

Sharing Center continues to serve families

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Body     Murphy – Bowls remained empty on March 21, when John C.
Lyden Raxter, Lexie Graves, Trista Allison, Bria Haines, Jonah Hardin, CeCe Ward and Trinity Mickens (from left) pose with the big check from the Smart Syringe.

Lyden Raxter, Lexie Graves, Trista Allison, Bria Haines, Jonah Hardin, CeCe Ward and Trinity Mickens (from left) pose with the big check from the Smart Syringe.

Local students on path to success with new invention

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Body     Murphy – Seven Murphy Middle School students could be millionaires by the time they graduate from high school.

Repairs coming to water, sewer plants

Penny Ray
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Body     Andrews — Town officials are moving forward with plans to repair the water and sewer treatment plants, which were damaged during lightning strikes last year.