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Patrons at the Veterans Educational Appreciation Day event show respect to 93-year-old U.S. Army veteran Reuben Taylor (left), who fought in the European Theatre of World War II.

Patrons at the Veterans Educational Appreciation Day event show respect to 93-year-old U.S. Army veteran Reuben Taylor (left), who fought in the European Theatre of World War II.

Veterans celebrated at patriotic event

Penny Ray
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Body     Murphy – History and patriotism were on tap at Band of Brothers Park on Saturday during the annual Veterans Educational Appreciation Day event.
Tim Radford, owner of WKRK radio, smiles after receiving the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Citizen of the Year award from chamber Executive Director Sherry Raines on Thursday night.

Tim Radford, owner of WKRK radio, smiles after receiving the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Citizen of the Year award from chamber Executive Director Sherry Raines on Thursday night.

GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce honors its finest

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Body     Peachtree – Even though he spends a lot of his time behind a microphone on the radio, everyone in Cherokee County has been exposed to Tim Radford’s smile.
Horses seized from Jan Dockery of Peachtree were set to go home this weekend. Photo by Art Miller

Horses seized from Jan Dockery of Peachtree were set to go home this weekend. Photo by Art Miller

Horses going back to owner after judge's ruling

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Body     Murphy – After losing her horses nearly a year ago, Janice Dockery is getting them back following a second dismissal of animal cruelty charges against her.
Mickey Maennle smiles as he reminisces about playing for the Wildcats in 1981, the last time Andrews beat Murphy in football.

Mickey Maennle smiles as he reminisces about playing for the Wildcats in 1981, the last time Andrews beat Murphy in football.

FIRESIDE CHATS: Maennle recalls days of Wildcat lore

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Body     Andrews – Mickey Maennle is surprised that he is still answering questions about a football game when he was a sophomore in high school – 38 years ago.
David Martin and Erica Curtis found Chance at last year’s Paws-a-Palooza in Hall Park and adopted him that day. Photos by Ben Katz

David Martin and Erica Curtis found Chance at last year’s Paws-a-Palooza in Hall Park and adopted him that day. Photos by Ben Katz

SCOUTING AROUND: Weekend full of events for everyone

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Body     Andrews – Oktoberfest may be the biggest event in town this weekend, but it certainly isn’t the only thing available for people to do.