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Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent These birds were having a blast over the summer frolicking in the front yard of one of the Cherokee Scout’s staff correspondents.

Photos by Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent These birds were having a blast over the summer frolicking in the front yard of one of the Cherokee Scout’s staff correspondents.

From the front porch

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Many came out to the annual meeting at Young Harris (Ga.) College on Sept. 13. Among the agenda included prizes, entertainment and lunch.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Many came out to the annual meeting at Young Harris (Ga.) College on Sept. 13. Among the agenda included prizes, entertainment and lunch.

2A-Blue Ridge Mountain EMC meeting offers insight

Body Young Harris, Ga. – Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. held its 87th annual meeting on Sept.
Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Above: A sold-out crowd had a great meal and shared good times during the Cherokee County’s Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner on Sept. 9 at Hawkesdene in Andrews. Below: Folks representing the Cherokee Clay Food Alliance pick up their award.

Photos by Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Above: A sold-out crowd had a great meal and shared good times during the Cherokee County’s Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner on Sept. 9 at Hawkesdene in Andrews. Below: Folks representing the Cherokee Clay Food Alliance pick up their award.

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce honors award winners

Body Andrews The Cherokee County’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on Sept.
Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent More than 20 people attended the first Home Buying Seminar at the Educate 4 Success building in Peachtree to learn the steps they need to take to become a homeowner.

Aiden McCoy Williams/Staff Correspondent More than 20 people attended the first Home Buying Seminar at the Educate 4 Success building in Peachtree to learn the steps they need to take to become a homeowner.

1st home-buying seminar a success

Body Peachtree – More than 20 local residents gathered on Sept. 8 to learn how to become a homeowner.
Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Crowds will again descend on Main Street for the Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Last year’s festival was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. This photo from 2023 shows arts and craft vendors lining downtown.

Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent Crowds will again descend on Main Street for the Andrews Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Last year’s festival was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. This photo from 2023 shows arts and craft vendors lining downtown.

Oktoberfest returns to Andrews this weekend

Body Andrews – Dust off those dirndls and lay out the lederhosen because it’s time to offer cheers of “Prost.”
Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Hungry and generous members of the community came out to the pavilion at St. William Catholic Church in Murphy for a dinner that will help others get through the winter months with shelter and heat.

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent  Hungry and generous members of the community came out to the pavilion at St. William Catholic Church in Murphy for a dinner that will help others get through the winter months with shelter and heat.

Holy Smoke brings people together to share a meal, hope

Body Murphy – The “Holy Smoke” fundraising dinner at St. William Catholic Church was a barbecued blessing Thursday evening.